1 Oct.2026
YA-MAN Scholarship Foundation Opens Applications for the 2026 Academic Year Providing continuous development support for female students pursuing STEM fields
YA-MAN LTD. (Representative Director and President: Kimiyo Yamazaki; headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo) established the YA-MAN Scholarship Foundation on September 10, 2021, with the aim of providing continuous development support for female students pursuing careers in science and technology (STEM). Through the Foundation's activities, YA-MAN hopes to increase the number of female engineers in manufacturing and promote women's advancement, thereby contributing to the further growth of the beauty and health device industry to which the Company belongs.
In the 2025 academic year, the Foundation received applications from 77 students, exceeding expectations, across a wide range of fields including engineering, science and engineering, information engineering, science, life sciences, medicine, and pharmacy.
The Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 academic year are now open.
■ 2026 Scholarship Application Guidelines
Application period: April 1 (Wed) – April 30 (Thu), 2026 (must arrive at the Foundation office by the deadline) Eligibility: Female university students enrolled in a STEM faculty at a university based in Tokyo Planned number of new scholarship recipients: approximately 16 *Please see the Foundation website for detailed application guidelines: https://ya-man-foundation.or.jp/recruitment/
■ About the YA-MAN Scholarship Foundation
Name: YA-MAN Scholarship Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) Founder: YA-MAN LTD. Chairman: Kimiyo Yamazaki Supervising authority: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Date of establishment: September 10, 2021 (transitioned to a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation on February 1, 2023) Location: 2-4-2 Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo Foundation website: https://ya-man-foundation.or.jp/ Purpose: To carry out activities related to the provision of scholarships to female university students enrolled in STEM faculties at universities based in Tokyo who are of good conduct and excellent academic standing, thereby developing capable individuals who can contribute to society in the future and helping to advance Japan's economy.
Activities:
1.Provision of scholarships to female university students enrolled in STEM faculties at universities based in Tokyo
2.Guidance, development, and exchange support for the female students receiving scholarships
3.Other activities necessary to achieve the Foundation's objectives
※The information above is as of the date of the announcement. Please note that it may differ from the latest updates.
■ 2026 Scholarship Application Guidelines
Application period: April 1 (Wed) – April 30 (Thu), 2026 (must arrive at the Foundation office by the deadline) Eligibility: Female university students enrolled in a STEM faculty at a university based in Tokyo Planned number of new scholarship recipients: approximately 16 *Please see the Foundation website for detailed application guidelines: https://ya-man-foundation.or.jp/recruitment/
■ About the YA-MAN Scholarship Foundation
Name: YA-MAN Scholarship Foundation (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) Founder: YA-MAN LTD. Chairman: Kimiyo Yamazaki Supervising authority: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Date of establishment: September 10, 2021 (transitioned to a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation on February 1, 2023) Location: 2-4-2 Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo Foundation website: https://ya-man-foundation.or.jp/ Purpose: To carry out activities related to the provision of scholarships to female university students enrolled in STEM faculties at universities based in Tokyo who are of good conduct and excellent academic standing, thereby developing capable individuals who can contribute to society in the future and helping to advance Japan's economy.
Activities:
1.Provision of scholarships to female university students enrolled in STEM faculties at universities based in Tokyo
2.Guidance, development, and exchange support for the female students receiving scholarships
3.Other activities necessary to achieve the Foundation's objectives
※The information above is as of the date of the announcement. Please note that it may differ from the latest updates.
