Looking to study in Japan and kickstart a global career? Mitsui, one of the world’s leading trading and investment companies, has announced its 2025 Scholarship Program, specially for Indian students.
Mitsui Scholarship Program is a 5-year fully-funded program that includes 1 year of intensive Japanese language study at the Japan Student Services Organization and 4 years of undergraduate study at a Japanese university.
Depending on interest, one can choose any of the following fields:
Sciences and Engineering: Includes Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy, Information and Communication Engineering, and more.
Social Sciences, Business, and Commerce: Covers Enterprise Management, Accounting, Finance, International Economics, Law, Political Science, and related fields.
Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Veterinary sciences are excluded from this program.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Scholarship, the Indian student has to be below the age of 21 with a minimum 80% aggregate in HSC/SSC (CBSE or ICSE board).
The science applicants must have studied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and English and the Commerce applicants must have studied Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, and English.
One of the eligibility conditions also requires knowing the Japanese Language. Applicants will require ‘JLPT N3 certificate’ but even N4 may be considered if the student is preparing for N3.
Financial Support and Benefits
Students will get a Living Allowance of JPY 145,000 per month or about Rs 85,000 per month. The accommodation subsidy will be JPY 5,000 per month for the 1st year in dormitory and JPY 25,000 per month from the 2nd till 5th year, university study.
Tuition Fees are fully covered during language training and university studies over five years. The Indian students will even geta one-way economy air ticket from New Delhi to Tokyo and return after scholarship completion.
A one-time payment of JPY 50,000 or about Rs 30,000 is paid as Arrival Allowance. As exclusions, meals, local transportation, and other personal expenses are not covered.
Program Dates
The application period for Mitsui Scholarship Program is May 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. The screening and selection happens between July and September 2025. The Japanese Language Training classes begins April 2026.
After training, students will be admitted to the University from April 2027, after passing the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) in November 2026.
The Mitsui Scholarship offers aspiring tech, business, or research professionals an opportunity to explore Japan, learn about the country, and receive a top-notch education.