Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics Scholarships for International Students

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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

Privately financed international students with outstanding academic potential, judged on application documents, academic records and/or an interview. Government-sponsored students and students whose tuition is paid by a foreign government or scholarship organisation are not eligible. The page shows AY2025 examples and says programmes change each year.

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About this opportunity

Waseda automatically considers international applicants to its political science and economics programmes for several scholarships.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Privately financed international students with outstanding academic potential, judged on application documents, academic records and/or an interview. Government-sponsored students and students whose tuition is paid by a foreign government or scholarship organisation are not eligible. The page shows AY2025 examples and says programmes change each year.
2. Note the deadline. No separate application (eligible applicants are screened automatically and told when document screening results are announced or at enrolment procedures) 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); 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.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics Scholarships for International Students?

Privately financed international students with outstanding academic potential, judged on application documents, academic records and/or an interview. Government-sponsored students and students whose tuition is paid by a foreign government or scholarship organisation are not eligible. The page shows AY2025 examples and says programmes change each year.

What does Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics Scholarships for International Students cover?

Examples from the page: Global Leader International Student Scholarship JPY 1,000,000 for 1 year; Howard Hagiya Scholarships JPY 1,000,000 a year for 4 years (Taiwanese students); Reserved Scholarship for Successful International Examinees JPY 500,000 a year for 2 years; a partial tuition waiver equal to fall-semester tuition; Matsumoto Kaoru Scholarship JPY 400,000. Awards vary by year

When is the deadline for Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics Scholarships for International Students?

No separate application (eligible applicants are screened automatically and told when document screening results are announced or at enrolment procedures) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics Scholarships for International Students?

Host countries: Japan.

What documents do I need for Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics 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); 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 Waseda University School of Political Science and Economics Scholarships for International Students application?

Low: No separate application (screened with admission)