SIT Scholarships for Foreign Graduate Students in Japan

With the motive of rewarding students’ talent in Japan, the SIT (Shibaura Institute of Technology) is providing Scholarships program for the academic year 2023-2024. All interested eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for the funding opportunity.

This scholarship is offered to international graduate students who want to enroll in a doctoral degree at SIT (Shibaura Institute of Technology).

Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) is a prestigious institution known for its excellence in education and research. Established in 1927, SIT has been at the forefront of technological advancements and has earned a reputation as one of Japan’s leading engineering universities. SIT’s state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and industry collaborations provide students with a dynamic learning environment that prepares them for successful careers in their chosen fields.

Why study at Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) ?

Choosing to study at Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) provides students with a high-quality education, access to cutting-edge resources, industry connections, and a global perspective. With its commitment to academic excellence and supportive learning environment, SIT prepares students to become future leaders in their chosen fields. SIT offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, science, and design.

Application Deadline: The scholarship application period is December 20, 2023.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: SIT (Shibaura Institute of Technology)
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Doctoral program
• Award: Tuition and living expenses
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: A few (to be determined)
• Nationality: Open to overseas applicants
• The award can be taken in Japan

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by SIT.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Overseas applicants (both graduates and current students) applying to enroll in the Doctor’s program at SIT.
  • Outstanding academic records.
  • Applicants must be willing to come to Japan.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: In order to apply for this program, applicants must take admission in a PhD degree program at the university. Scholarship application procedures and required forms will be announced separately to applicants of the Doctor’s Program exam on Wednesday, December 6.
• Supporting Documents: Submit the required application documents (documents of research achievements for the scholarship, recommendation documents from a professor) by the deadline through the designated method (web or email submission).

•  Admission Consultation Sheet (Please download the Excel file.)
• Reasons why you wish to be supervised by the faculty member (Please provide specifics.)
• CV (Education background, work experience etc. / Any format is acceptable. / Please provide details
  so that there are no blank periods.)
• Summary of previous research and Research Achievement (Any format is acceptable.)
• Research Plan (Any format is acceptable.)
• Certificate (or Prospect) of Graduation (Original language ver. and Japanese or English ver.)
• Transcript Certificate(Original language ver. and Japanese or English ver.)
• English test score (TOEIC L&R, TOEIC S&W, TOEFL iBT, GTEC (for Business) or IELTS Academic)
• Admission Requirements: Before taking admission, applicants must meet all the entry requirements of the university.
• Language Requirement: SIT requires all applicants for both the Doctor’s course and Master’s course to provide a copy of a valid language test score report. You must acquire this English test score in advance, before applying.
  Scores of TOEIC L&R, TOEIC S&W, TOEFL iBT, GTEC (for Business) or IELTS Academic are acceptable.

Benefits

SIT (Shibaura Institute of Technology) will cover all the following study expenses:

• • Scholarship Duration: 1 year (maximum 3 years with an extension deliberation every academic year).
  • Full tuition fees, fees for matriculation, and facilities maintenance will be waived.
  • A monthly allowance of 142,000 JPY will be provided.
  • No repayment obligation for the scholarship after completing the Doctor’s program.
  • The scholarship may be canceled under certain conditions, as outlined in the scholarship announcement.