The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS) at the University of Tokyo offers international students the Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship, supported by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), through a Reservation Program for the October 2027 intake. It is open to applicants applying from overseas to a master's or doctoral course at GSFS, who submit the scholarship documents at the same time as their entrance examination application. For Schedule B, the application period ends on 17 November 2026 at 23:00 Japan Standard Time. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the program page, and every condition and step is set out below.
The Scholarship at a Glance
π Scholarship: Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship (JASSO Scholarship)
ποΈ Supported by: Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
π« Offered by: Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS), the University of Tokyo
π Program: Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship
π Level: Master's or doctoral course at GSFS
ποΈ Intake: October 2027 enrollment
β³ Application period (Schedule B): 11 to 17 November 2026, until 23:00 (Japan Standard Time)
What the Reservation Program Means
π Those who want to apply must submit the required scholarship documents at the same time as they apply for the entrance examination
π¬ The result is notified to all successful candidates of the respective entrance examination, which should be after enrollment
π€ Successful candidates are then officially nominated to JASSO by the University of Tokyo
Who Can Apply
π Applicants who are applying from overseas for admission to a master's or doctoral course of GSFS
π Recipients must hold a status of eligibility "college student" (ηε¦ ryuugaku) by the time they enroll in GSFS
π« Those who are required to come to Japan to take the entrance examinations are not eligible to apply
π Applicants must also meet all eligibility criteria stated in the guidelines
Entrance Examination Application Periods
GSFS lists three application periods for its entrance examinations, each closing at 23:00 Japan Standard Time:
π£οΈ Special Oral Exam: 15 (Fri) to 21 (Thu) May 2026
π °οΈ Schedule A: 4 (Thu) to 10 (Wed) June 2026
π ±οΈ Schedule B: 11 (Wed) to 17 (Tue) November 2026
The first two periods have already passed, so Schedule B is the open window, closing on 17 November 2026.
How to Apply
π Follow the instructions in the JASSO Reservation Program Guidelines for October 2027 enrollment, which have been updated for this intake
ποΈ Complete the application form provided with the guidelines
π€ Submit the required documents together with your GSFS entrance examination application
π Check the entrance examination information for the schedule and admission requirements of your course
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship at the University of Tokyo GSFS?
It is a scholarship for international students at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, supported by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). GSFS offers it through a Reservation Program linked to the entrance examination.
Who is eligible for the JASSO Reservation Program?
Applicants applying from overseas for admission to a GSFS master's or doctoral course are eligible. Recipients must hold a status of eligibility "college student" (ryuugaku) by the time they enroll, and must meet all criteria in the guidelines.
Can I apply if I have to travel to Japan for the entrance exam?
No. Those who are required to come to Japan to take the entrance examinations are not eligible for this scholarship.
When do I apply for the scholarship?
You submit the scholarship documents at the same time as your entrance examination application. For the October 2027 intake, the Schedule B window runs from 11 to 17 November 2026, closing at 23:00 Japan Standard Time.
When will I know if I received the scholarship?
The result is notified to all successful candidates of the entrance examination, which should be after enrollment. Recipients are then officially nominated to JASSO by the University of Tokyo.
Deadline
β³ 17 November 2026
Links
π Scholarship page: https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/master/foreign_research_students/jasso_scholarship/index.html
π Guidelines and application form (October 2027 enrollment): https://univtokyo.sharepoint.com/:f:/t/Teams.ilo-gsfs.k/IgBYr-Cc6DwZQowOYWgqyMaQAWKqfxWZtBdR7U6aBV3l68Y
π Information on Entrance Examinations: https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/exam/info/
