UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2026

The UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2026 is an opportunity offered by Amgen Foundation and Harvard University to students pursuing undergraduate courses in Asian Institutions. The selected candidates shall receive a stipend of 280,000 JPY(₹1,62,169 approx.).

Amgen Foundation and Harvard University are offering this opportunity. 
 

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be enrolled as an undergraduate (or equivalent) at a university in an eligible Asian country or area
• return to home institution for at least one semester to continue undergraduate studies after completing the program
• have completed at least one year of undergraduate study by June 7, 2026.
• Be pursuing an undergraduate program may be in any discipline, but must include mathematics as a subject.
• be available to attend full-time from June 7 to August 6, 2026, with no other engagements during this period.
• have good working knowledge of English, demonstrated by either:
• All undergraduate courses taught in English, or
• Acceptable scores in one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL iBT: 72 or above
  • IELTS: 5.5 overall band score or above
  • Cambridge English FCE
  • TOEIC: 1095 or above
  • TOEIC L&R: 785 or above
  • TOEIC S&W: 310 or above

The selected candidates shall receive:

• A stipend of 280,000 JPY(₹1,62,169 approx.), which may be used freely for food, leisure, and local travel expenses, including short-distance transportation related to the program and travel between home, airports, and residence in Tokyo.
• Off-campus accommodation near the Hongo/Yayoi Campus.
• Economy-class airfare to Tokyo or round-trip train tickets for domestic students will be covered.
  (Note:- Travel plans and the most economical route will be coordinated between participants and the program office, though reimbursement is required if personal schedule changes alter initial travel arrangements.)
• Additional travel allowance for participants commuting to campuses other than Hongo and Yayoi.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Step 1. Create an account and get documents ready’ section of ‘Application Flow’ and click on the ‘Click here to create an applicant's account’ link. 
Step 4: Enter all the mentioned details and click on the 'Create an account' button to proceed with your application. 

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Purpose
• Official Transcripts issued by the Institution
• Reference letters from 2 referees
• Passport size photograph
• Personal Identification card
• Proof of English proficiency

The scholars are selected based on their eligibility and academic merit.

Application Deadline: 01 February 2026 (3 PM JST)

Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: Amgen Foundation and Harvard University are offering this opportunity.

Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Students pursuing undergraduate courses in Asian Institutions are eligible for this scholarship. 

Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The selected candidates shall receive a stipend of 280,000 JPY(₹1,62,169 approx.). 

Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The last date to apply for this scholarship is 01 February 2026 (3 PM JST).