Keio University SFC GIGA Program Scholarships for International Students

Keio University (Shonan Fujisawa Campus)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Incoming first-year foreign nationals admitted through the Winter AO GIGA screening to the Faculty of Policy Management or the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies and enrolling in September (April enrolment does not qualify). Permanent residents, spouses or children of Japanese nationals and long-term residents are excluded. The MEXT award needs a GPA of at least 2.30 out of 3.00 on the MEXT scale. No income limits apply.

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About this opportunity

Keio SFC offers four scholarships to incoming first-year international students in the GIGA Program. The details shown were for the Winter AO 2026 round.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Incoming first-year foreign nationals admitted through the Winter AO GIGA screening to the Faculty of Policy Management or the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies and enrolling in September (April enrolment does not qualify). Permanent residents, spouses or children of Japanese nationals and long-term residents are excluded. The MEXT award needs a GPA of at least 2.30 out of 3.00 on the MEXT scale. No income limits apply.
2. Note the deadline. Per the GIGA Program screening (scholarship applications can only be submitted together with your GIGA Program application on the online system, not after enrolment; results are emailed within a week of the screening announcement) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
3. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
4. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.
5. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
6. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

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Who can apply for Keio University SFC GIGA Program Scholarships for International Students?

Incoming first-year foreign nationals admitted through the Winter AO GIGA screening to the Faculty of Policy Management or the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies and enrolling in September (April enrolment does not qualify). Permanent residents, spouses or children of Japanese nationals and long-term residents are excluded. The MEXT award needs a GPA of at least 2.30 out of 3.00 on the MEXT scale. No income limits apply.

What does Keio University SFC GIGA Program Scholarships for International Students cover?

Four named awards (only one is granted): the Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship of JPY 1,404,000 a year plus travel costs with Keio covering the application, admission and tuition fees (6 places); and Menter Mitakai, Yoshiaki Ishii and Masatada Kobayashi awards covering one year of tuition plus the admission fee (the Kobayashi award adds JPY 1,000,000 in year 2); each reviewed yearly for up to 4 years

When is the deadline for Keio University SFC GIGA Program Scholarships for International Students?

Per the GIGA Program screening (scholarship applications can only be submitted together with your GIGA Program application on the online system, not after enrolment; results are emailed within a week of the screening announcement) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Keio University SFC GIGA Program Scholarships for International Students?

Host countries: Japan.

What documents do I need for Keio University SFC GIGA Program Scholarships for International Students?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Keio University SFC GIGA Program Scholarships for International Students application?

Medium: GIGA Program application with scholarship request