Applications are now open for the Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program 2026, a fully funded postgraduate opportunity for international students. This scholarship supports outstanding candidates pursuing Master’s or Ph.D. degrees at TMU by covering tuition, admission fees, airfare, and a generous stipend.
The Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program is awarded to high-achieving students who wish to pursue their graduate education at Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU).
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When is the Application Deadline:
📅 October 10, 2025
Tell Me About The Award:
The Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program 2026 is a fully funded postgraduate opportunity at Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU), Japan. It is designed for high-achieving international students to pursue Master’s and Ph.D. programs. The scholarship promotes TMU as an international hub for research, innovation, and collaboration.
Which Fields are Eligible?
All Master’s and Ph.D. programs at TMU, including but not limited to:
- Human Health Sciences (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Radiological Sciences, etc.)
- Systems Design (Computer Science, Mechanical Systems Engineering, Aeronautics, etc.)
- Urban Environmental Sciences (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Tourism, etc.)
- Humanities, Law & Politics, Management, Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Type:
🎓 Fully Funded Master’s and Ph.D. Scholarship
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Meet admission requirements for graduate programs at TMU
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s (for Master’s applicants) or Master’s (for Ph.D. applicants) at:
- TMU’s partner institutions, or
- Universities in Tokyo’s sister cities, or other Asian countries/regions
- OR work in a research institution, government, or company in Tokyo’s sister cities/Asia
- Show commitment to collaboration and innovation for the enhancement of Tokyo and beyond
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Academic performance
- Research potential
- Statement of purpose & commitment to collaboration
- Entrance exam and interviews (Nov 2025)
- Final results announced in Dec 2025
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌍 Open to applicants from all countries
Where will the Award be Taken?
🇯🇵 Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU), Japan
How Many Awards?
Not specified (merit-based selection)
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full tuition and admission fee waiver
- International airfare coverage
- Monthly stipend of 150,000 JPY (~$12,210/year)
- Complete financial support for the program duration
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Master’s: 2 years (standard duration)
- Ph.D.: 3 years (standard duration)
How to Apply:
- Apply for admission to a Master’s or Ph.D. program at TMU
- Submit required documents according to your graduate school
- Exams/interviews in November 2025 → Results in December 2025
Visit the Award Webpage for Details
👉 Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship – Official Page

