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The Nishimura Foundation is offering a fully funded scholarship for Indonesian graduates from selected universities to pursue higher education in Japan. This scholarship is aimed at students who wish to study at prestigious Japanese institutions and contribute to the educational and cultural exchange between Indonesia and Japan.
Key Details:
* Funding Type: Fully Funded
* Eligible Degrees: Bachelor, Master, PhD
* Available Subjects: All Subjects
* Eligible Nationalities: Indonesian Students
* Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
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Scholarship Benefits
1. Monthly Allowance: 130,000 yen for living expenses.
2. Travel and Setup Allowance: One-time payment of 150,000 yen.
3. Duration:
* 2 years for master’s programs.
* 3 years for doctoral programs.
4. Disbursement: Every three months.
5. No application fee.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
1. Be an Indonesian citizen.
2. Have graduated from one of the following universities:
* Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
* Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
* Universitas Indonesia (UI)
* Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR)
3. Intend to pursue S1 (Bachelor), S2 (Master), or S3 (PhD) studies at:
* Kyoto University
* Osaka University
* Ritsumeikan University
* Kwansei Gakuin University
4. Self-finance studies at the chosen Japanese university.
5. Have a minimum GPA of:
* 3.0 for undergraduate programs.
* 3.5 for master’s programs.
6. Demonstrate financial need.
7. Show Japanese language proficiency or a willingness to learn.
8. Be passionate about Japanese culture and fostering Indonesia–Japan relations.
Note: Online study applicants are not eligible (except residents of Osaka).
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Application Procedure
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Research proposal (in English or Japanese)
3. Motivation letter (in English or Japanese)
4. Legalized academic transcripts and degree certificates
5. Language proficiency certificate (in English or Japanese)
6. Two recommendation letters:
* From a faculty member or lecturer.
* From an Academic Advisor, Head of Program, or Dean.
7. Letter of Acceptance (LoA) (can be submitted later).
APPLICATION STEPS
1. Prepare the required documents.
2. Contact Wiastiningsih at wiastiningsih@yahoo.com [wiastiningsih@yahoo.com].
3. Submit your application by December 10, 2025.
4. Interviews will be scheduled for May 2026 for the April 2026 intake.
5. Submit the LoA once received (expected February 2026).
Important: All documents must arrive in Yogyakarta by December 10, 2025.
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Why Apply for the Nishimura Foundation Scholarship?
* Generous funding for tuition and living expenses.
* Opportunity to study at top Japanese universities.
* Gain international academic experience.
* Contribute to Indonesia–Japan educational and cultural exchange.
Apply before December 10, 2025, and take the first step towards your future! For more details, visit the Nishimura Foundation Scholarship page [https://oia.ugm.ac.id/2025/04/29/nishimura-foundation-international-scholarship-2025/].