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Fast Retailing Foundation Scholarship for Filipino Students
Fast Retailing Foundation
EducationCollege
TypeScholarship
Coverage
- University examination fees
- Enrollment fees
- Tuition
- University-required insurance
- ¥200,000 preparation support
- ¥144,000–¥160,000 monthly stipend
- Maximum scholarship funding of ¥4.5 million/year
DeadlineNovember 1, 2026
LocationApplicants from the Philippines; study takes place in Japan.
Field of study
- Engineering
- Applied Chemistry, Agriculture
- Bioresource & Bioenvironment, Economics, Management
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Journalism, Liberal Arts, Culture/Media/Society
- Social Sciences, Policy Management
- Environmental/Information Studies
About this opportunity
Scholarship description
The Fast Retailing Foundation Scholarship for Filipino Students supports Filipino students who want to pursue an English-based bachelor’s degree at one of the Foundation’s designated universities in Japan.
The scholarship aims to develop students who have an international perspective and the potential to contribute to the Philippines, Japan, and the international community. Scholars are also expected to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture and language while studying in Japan.
For the 2026 scholarship cycle, approximately 10 students from the Philippines may be selected. Successful scholars are expected to enter their designated university in Spring or Autumn 2027.
The scholarship can provide up to JPY 4.5 million per year, including university fees, preparation support, and a monthly living and housing allowance.
Applicants must apply separately to their chosen Japanese university. Receiving the Fast Retailing Foundation Scholarship does not automatically guarantee university admission.
Designated Universities for the 2026 Program:
- Hokkaido University
- Tohoku University
- The University of Tokyo
- Institute of Science Tokyo
- Nagoya University
- Kyoto University
- The University of Osaka
- Kyushu University
- Waseda University
- Keio University
- Sophia University
Application and registration period: July 1 to September 1, 2026, until 8:00 AM JST
- Recommendation letter submission: July 1 to September 1, 2026, until 8:00 AM JST
- First interview invitation: By September 30, 2026
- First interview for Philippine applicants: October 3 or October 4, 2026
- Final interview invitation: By October 23, 2026
- Final interview: November 3, 2026, in Manila
- Final result notification: By November 13, 2026
- The 2026 application cycle is already closed.
Who can apply
Eligibility
- Applicant must hold Filipino citizenship and retain eligible citizenship throughout the period of study in Japan.
- Applicant must have graduated or expect to graduate from a high school in the Philippines before entering university in Japan.
- Applicant must be 19 years old or younger at the time of university enrollment.
- Applicant must intend to enroll in an English-based undergraduate program at a university designated by the Fast Retailing Foundation.
- Applicant must meet the admission and academic requirements of the chosen designated university.
- Applicant should have a clearly identified field, area of study, and objective for studying in Japan.
- Applicant should have an international perspective and the potential to contribute to society in the Philippines, Japan, and internationally.
- Applicant must be willing to learn about Japanese culture and the Japanese language throughout the study period.
- Applicant must be willing to cooperate with Fast Retailing Foundation activities, including community-building and related Foundation programs.
- The applicant must not receive another grant-type scholarship while receiving the Fast Retailing Foundation Scholarship.
- Applicants may technically apply without reaching the stated desirable test scores; however, the Foundation states that the chance of passing its screening would be very low without them.
What to prepare
Application requirements
- Complete the online scholarship application form in English.
- Provide personal and basic applicant information.
- Provide information about the designated university or universities to which you intend to apply.
- Provide information regarding other scholarships for which you are applying, if applicable.
- Provide academic grades covering all periods from the start of high school up to the present.
- Provide TOEFL iBT or IELTS results.
- Provide SAT, ACT, IB, EJU, or A-Level results when applicable.
- SAT Superscores are not accepted.
- Provide information about other language proficiency tests, if applicable.
- Provide information about hobbies, qualifications, and achievements.
- Complete Essay 1 of approximately 150 to 200 words about your dreams, motivation, passion for learning, and what you hope to accomplish.
- Complete Essay 2 of approximately 100 to 150 words explaining why studying in Japan is necessary to pursue the goals described in Essay 1.
- Complete Essay 3 of approximately 100 to 150 words describing an experience, achievement, event, or realization that contributed to your personal growth.
- Provide official transcripts and official documentation supporting the academic grades and test scores entered in the application when requested by the Foundation.
- Obtain a recommendation letter from a teacher at your high school.
- The recommendation letter must be submitted directly by the teacher according to the Foundation’s instructions. Applicants cannot submit the recommendation letter themselves.
- Applicants may be asked to provide additional documents or information during the screening process.
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