Summary
The College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) Graduate Scholarship is a funded financial award designed for non-Japanese female researchers. Offered for doctoral studies in Japan, the scholarship provides ¥2,000,000 annually to help cover tuition, research costs, housing, and living expenses for qualified candidates enrolled in a PhD program for the 2027–2028 academic year.
- 🎓 CWAJ Graduate Scholarships 2027 are open for non-Japanese female PhD students studying in Japan.
- 🇯🇵 Host Country: Japan.
- 🏛️ Offered By: Institute of Science Tokyo (privately funded by CWAJ).
- 👩🎓 Degree Level: PhD (Doctoral Program).
- 🌍 Eligible Nationality: All nationalities (non-Japanese women only).
- 💰 Scholarship Value: ¥2,000,000 per year.
- 🏠 Funding Supports: Living expenses, housing, transportation, tuition, research costs, and academic supplies.
- 📅 PhD Enrollment Period: Applicants must be enrolled in a Japanese university PhD program between April 2027 and March 2028.
- 📍 Residency Requirement: Applicants must already be living in Japan at the time of application.
- 🚫 Not Eligible: Applicants applying directly from outside Japan without meeting the residency requirement.
- 📄 Required Documents: Application form, degree certificates, academic transcripts, passport, updated CV/Resume, personal statement, language proficiency certificate, and supporting documents.
- ✅ Eligibility: Must be a non-Japanese woman, a temporary resident in Japan, and enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a PhD program at a Japanese university
Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Offered By | College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) / Institute of Science Tokyo |
| Degree Level | PhD (Doctoral Program) |
| Financial Coverage | Funded (¥2,000,000 per year) |
| Eligible Gender | Female |
| Eligible Nationality | Non-Japanese (All International Nationalities) |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Application Deadline | October 5, 2026 |
Designation
- Scholarship Recipient / PhD Research Scholar
Research Area
- Open to various academic disciplines offering doctoral (PhD) programs at recognized Japanese graduate schools.
Location
- Japan (Applicable to universities and graduate schools across Japan).
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Gender & Nationality: Open exclusively to non-Japanese women (must not hold Japanese citizenship or permanent residency).
- Residency: Applicants must be residing in Japan at the time of application. (This is a location-restricted award rather than a standard overseas entry scholarship).
- Academic Enrollment: Must be enrolled or preparing to enroll in a PhD program at a Japanese university’s graduate school between April 2027 and March 2028.
- Required Documents:
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts & degree certificates
- Valid passport & updated CV/Resume
- Personal statement
- Proof of language proficiency
- Additional supporting documents required by the foundation guidelines
Description & Benefits
The scholarship provides a grant of ¥2,000,000 per year to alleviate the financial burden of pursuing doctoral research in Japan.
Key Benefits Include Support For:
- Academic tuition and research fees
- Accommodation and monthly living expenses
- Transportation and academic study supplies
How to Apply
- Visit the Official Announcement/Application Link to access official guidelines.
- Carefully review the full CWAJ foundation brochure and guidelines to confirm eligibility criteria.
- Prepare all required documents (transcripts, degree certificates, CV, and personal statement).
- Complete and submit the formal application form as instructed prior to the deadline.
Last Date to Apply
- October 5, 2026
