Scholarship for Privately Financed Students in Saitama University : Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation / 2026FY (Preannouncement)

The following information is for those who wish to apply from Saitama University. Since the application will take during the summer break, we strongly suggest to read the information below, not to miss the application procedure and deadline.

Name of Foundation

Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all the following :

1. Non-Japanese, non-permanent resident who will be enrolled in the following years of the degree program in Saitama University as of April, 2026 (Including those who have been admitted to the master’s program in October 2025 or April 2026) :

・Undergraduate : 3rd or 4th year
・Master’s           : 1st or 2nd year
・Doctoral           : 2nd or 3rd year

2. Self-financed students with “Student” Visa status

(Other Visa status holders may apply under the condition that they change their status to “Student” by late March 2026 and submit a copy of their residence card after the change.)

3. Born after April 1, 1981 (age under 45 as pf April, 2026)  

Scholarship Amount

Undergraduate student : 100,000 yen/month
Master’s/doctoral student : 140,000 yen/month

*The payment will start in April 2026, and the payment period will be determined by the grade level at that time and the timing of enrollment to SU.

Application Opening

During August : Application opening will be announced on our website

Application Period

(Tentative)

 Eligible applicants may submit the necessary documents to the Office of International Affairs starting from the time of opening until the following deadline.

【Deadline】 September 19 (Fri)  2025 11:00
<Number of applicants to be selected as nominees> About 35

Selection Criteria

【University Criteria】
・Applicant’s transcript records, financial situation, quality of written essays etc.
Applicant’s Japanese proficiency
 *University will hold interviews as a pre-screening process to the students who are enrolled in programs that award academic degrees in English.

【Foundation Criteria】
・Those who are interested in the activities of Rotary, and willing to cooperate with the members of the foundation.
 (Attendance at Foundation meetings at least once a month is mandatory. Active participation in other district events such as fellowship and service activities is required)

To prevent mismatches, please be sure to watch the video created by the Foundation that introduces the activities of the scholarship recipients before applying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii9MAlEJ9f8

・Those who are able to communicate in Japanese (The application form must be filled out in Japanese handwriting, and the interview by the Foundation, which is scheduled to take place in January 2026, and all activities after acceptance will be conducted in Japanese.)

Reference

Last year’s (FY2025 recruitment) application guidelines/application form
*This is a reference document for viewing only; the application form for FY2026 will be available at the time of the August recruitment disclosure.

Foundation Website

Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation

Rotary International

Contact : Office of International Affairs (International Student Support)
ryugaku@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp
048-858-3011
Please make inquiries after the application opening.