About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The Gotoh Tokyu Group Scholarship 2027 covers the full cost of a Master's degree followed by a PhD at Tokyo City University (TCU) in Japan. Funded by the Gotoh Educational Corporation Tokyu Group, it pays for tuition, admission fees, and dormitory costs, and adds an annual grant of ¥1,000,000. The deadline to apply is 25 September 2026. The program is built around a single academic path. You enroll in a Master's program first, then continue directly into the doctoral program at TCU. That means the scholarship is not for someone who wants just a Master's degree or just a PhD. You commit to both, in sequence, at the same university. The research areas covered are Integrative Science and Engineering, and Environmental and Information Studies. Tokyo City University is a private university with a strong reputation in engineering, environmental science, urban development, and information technology. It operates modern research facilities and maintains international collaborations, so graduate students work alongside faculty active in those fields. The scholarship is designed for students with top academic records, and the selection process reflects that. You need a recommendation from your university president or an equivalent senior authority, and you must secure approval from a TCU supervisor before you can submit the final application. Japan is a practical place for graduate study. The cost of living in Tokyo is high, but the ¥1,000,000 annual grant plus free tuition and accommodation support covers the big expenses. You still pay the university application fee, plus utility charges, cleaning costs, and any repair expenses for the dormitory. The country has a well-organized public transport system, and international students generally find the visa process straightforward once they have a university offer. The main challenge is the language and cultural adjustment, though graduate programs at TCU operate in English for international students.
Benefits
- Annual scholarship grant of ¥1,000,000
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Full admission (entrance) fee waiver
- University accommodation support
- Initial dormitory rent covered
- Continued dormitory rent support for the full scholarship period
- Study in Japan with minimal financial burden
Note: You are responsible for the university application fee, plus utility charges, cleaning costs, and any repair expenses for university accommodation.
Eligibility
- Open to applicants from all countries
- Must have completed at least 16 years of formal education
- Must have completed a bachelor's degree within the previous two years
- Must demonstrate outstanding academic performance
- Preference given to students ranked in the top 10% of their university or country
- Must provide a recommendation letter from the university president or an equivalent senior university authority
- Must not be receiving another scholarship
- Must be willing to enroll in both the Master's and doctoral programs at Tokyo City University
- Must receive approval from a prospective academic supervisor before submitting the final application
Required Documents
- Completed scholarship application form
- Prior Consultation Forms (B & D)
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Passport copy
- Research proposal
- Letter of recommendation
- English language proficiency documents (if required)
- Any additional documents requested by Tokyo City University
How to Apply
- Review the graduate programs offered by Tokyo City University and choose a research field that matches your academic background.
- Complete the Prior Consultation Form (Forms B & D), submit it to the university, and obtain approval from a prospective academic supervisor.
- Complete and submit the official scholarship application with all required documents before the deadline of 25 September 2026. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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