Yes, this year, PT Ajinomoto Indonesia only accepts scholarship applicant data through the website by filling out the form and uploading the softcopy format form that we provide.
We will only ask for the original documents and forms when applicants pass to the next stage.

No, we only offer postgraduate scholarships to those who have graduated or are planning to graduate from college to continue their higher education in their chosen field.

We only offer post-graduate scholarship for Master’s Course and this could not be utilized for a Doctorate course.

Applicants must file their application and attend selection procedures in the Indonesia. Applicants residing overseas will be disqualified.

This scholarship is for Academic Year 2026 only and this could not be converted for another academic year.

Currently, the scholarship only covers the mentioned majoring and 7 (seven) universities in this page)).

The foundation only accepts type-written answers in the application form due to concerns on penmanship legibility. However, applicants must affix their wet signatures. Applicants’ electronic signatures are not accepted.

No, pre-elementary education would not be counted to form part of the total 15 years education. Start of count would be from elementary education.

Yes, recommendation letters from your academic advisor or professors are accepted.

We require submission of 2 recommendation letters from your academic advisor or professors.

If you have trouble getting a physical letter of recommendation from your previous professor or advisor, you can upload a letter of recommendation from your former advisor or professor (in PDF format) with their signature (electronic signatures are accepted).

Selecting the host professor is dependent upon the research study you wish to pursue for your graduate studies. Find the most appropriate professor and laboratory that would match your field of interest. Visit our partner universities’ website to know the procedure on how to reach out to a possible host professor.

During the application process, applicants are not yet required to submit an acceptance letter from their intended host professor. However, applicants are encouraged to send an intent letter to their preferred host professor. The intent letter should mention the following important details:
- You are currently applying for a scholarship grant offered by the Ajinomoto
- If you are selected to receive the scholarship, you would want to be accepted in their lab and be their student
- Briefly explain the research study you wanted to pursue under their lab (No need to send a research proposal)
- Once an applicant has been selected and conferred with the scholarship, the Ajinomoto Foundation will require the scholarship recipient to secure a formal acceptance letter from the host professor.

The screening committee only needs a brief explanation of the research activities you have done in the past. Explanation of past research activities must include the following important details:
- Year the research was conducted
- Research Abstract (Title, Background, short description of methodology, results)
- Significance/ Purpose of the research
- How unique the research was (specify originality points)
- Issues encountered and resolutions applied
Utilize page 1 of Field of Study and Study Program Form. There is no need to send a full research paper.

The screening committee only needs a brief explanation of the research study (Study Program) you wanted to pursue in Japan. The explanation must include the following important details:
- Research Title
- Research problem (explain the problem and research background in a clear, concise and simple terms)
- Research methodology you would apply
- Significance of the study
- How unique your research would be (specify originality points)
Utilize page 2 of Field of Study and Study Program Form. There is no need to send a full research proposal.

Submission of language proficiency test results as part of the application documents is not a mandatory during the application process. However, because the interview stage will be in English, an English proficiency test certificate such as TOEFL or TOEIC is also required as a consideration for the next stage, if available.
However, if other language proficiency test results such as Japanese are available, you can also upload these documents.

There are 5 top applicants who will be invited for the interview. All applicants will be notified whether or not they are shortlisted for the interview.

The final interview will be conducted face-to-face, located at the PT Ajinomoto Head Office in Sunter, North Jakarta. Applicants in Jabodetabek will be provided with a transportation voucher. While applicants outside Jabodetabek will be provided with transportation facilities in the form of round-trip flight tickets and hotel accommodation for 1 night.

The interview selection will be held 2 times. The initial interview selection will involve the top 5 candidates, while the final interview selection will involve the top 3 candidates to select 1 scholarship recipient. All interviews will be conducted in English.

The psychological test will be conducted online by a vendor appointed by PT Ajinomoto Indonesia. PT Ajinomoto and the vendor will provide an invitation via email for the schedule and procedures. The cost of this psychological test is borne by PT Ajinomoto Indonesia. Applicants do not need to pay any fees for this test.

No. All submitted application documents will not be returned to applicants regardless of the outcome.

No, but we encourage scholars to utilize the knowledge and skills acquired to help advance science and technology in Indonesia. However, if the awardee want to work at PT Ajinomoto Indonesia after graduating, they will be given priority but still have to follow the recruitment process by HRD PT Ajinomoto Indonesia.