Daiwa Scholarships at Kings College London 2026

The Daiwa Scholarship is a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan, following a month of Japanese language tuition in the UK. Daiwa Scholarships offer outstanding British citizens with strong leadership potential, the opportunity to acquire Japanese language skills, and to access expertise and knowledge relevant to their career goals. Daiwa Scholarships are provided by the Foundation to encourage better understanding between both countries.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 4, 2025
• Study LevelTraining
• SponsorKing's College London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyKing's College London
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

The Foundation covers travel to Japan, accommodation in Tokyo whilst the Scholar is seeking a flat, all tuition and examination costs, a living allowance for the duration of the Scholarship which is to cover accommodation and living costs for a single person: Yen 280,000 per month (rent is around Yen 80,000 per month), private medical insurance, and support from the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation’s Liaison Office in Tokyo.

Requirements

Candidates must be:

• British citizens
• Candidates should be graduates or due to graduate by September 2026 o equipped with a strong degree in any subject* or with a strong record of achievement in their field
• In possession of clear career objectives combined with a serious interest in Japan.
• Graduates in Japanese language studies are not eligible to apply for this Daiwa Scholarship but may wish to consider the Daiwa Scholarship in Japanese Studies which funds postgraduate studies in Japan or the UK

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please read the application notes before proceeding with the online application form.

The notes can be found below:

APPLICATION NOTES

The application form for Daiwa Scholarships 2026 is available here: 

Application Forms

For more details, visit the scholarship webpage