Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships

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Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Fees

Award value

£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457) - £42,500.00 (US$ 54,886)

Fees

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Fees

Deadline

Fees

Study level

Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

University of Cambridge

Number of awards

3 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

Award value £5,000 ~ £42,500 (annual)

Entry requirements

Nationality

UK , All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time, Part Time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Humanities

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

The Cambridge Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships were created in 2016 to support talented scholars wanting to pursue a graduate degree in Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge. Awards are made for one year for MPhil students, or three years for PhD students.

Announcement of awards will generally be made in March, but additional studentships may become available until July.

All students in Japanese Studies admitted to the postgraduate programmes for the period beginning 2026 are eligible. Preference will be given to those whose research aims to place Japan within the larger context of the world, either in a multilateral focus or through its disciplinary impact.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Financial need/hardship
  • Academic excellence

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Students will be required to remain in good standing during their course, and be expected to submit a yearly report of their progress.

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