Ajinomoto Scholarship for International Students

The Ajinomoto Scholarship for International Students is a funded scholarship program in Japan for international students pursuing graduate studies in food, nutrition, and related health sciences. It targets students enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs at Japanese universities and provides financial support including a monthly stipend, with possible coverage of tuition and admission fees. Selected scholars are expected to contribute to global health and nutrition after completing their studies in Japan.

Monthly stipend; potential tuition and admission fee coverage; opportunity to study at participating Japanese universities for up to 2 years.

Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Japanese graduate school, be under 30 years old as of April 1, 2026, hold nationality from Asia, Africa, or South America, and obtain a recommendation from their department head or supervisor via their university.

Apply through the applicant’s Japanese university; initial document review followed by an interview; results communicated by late June; selected applicants must submit a signed pledge.