Professor Emeritus, Tokyo University of the Arts
TOP Scholarship
2023.03.31 Scholarship
The application for the International TAKIFUJI Art Award 2023 is now open
We set up “The TAKIFUJI Art Award” scholarship program in 1980. Our aim is to support artistically talented young students who would contribute to the future of the art and culture. Presently the scholarship draws students from 13 domestic and 12 foreign institutions-5 from Asia, and 7 from Europe and the U.S. The scholarship provides 300,000 yen a year to each recipient. Over the last 43 years we’ve provided support to 846 students, some of whom have become leaders in the art world.
As The Association promote public art all over japan, we set up “The TAKIFUJI Art Award” in 1980 to foster young talents who could contribute to the future of public art. Since we extended our invitations to overseas students in 1991, we changed the name to “The International TAKIFUJI Art Award.” Presently, the scholarship draws students from 12 foreign institutions as well as 13 domestic colleges. Over the last 43 years (by 2022), we have provided support for a total of 846 young art students from Japan and abroad. Some have become leaders in the art world. Among them, sculptor AOKI Noe, a 1st year grantee; contemporary artist; NARA Yoshitomo, a 5th year grantee; contemporary artist, YANOBE Kenji, a 9th year grantee; and sculptor, ODANI Motohiko, a 15th year grantee.
Total of winners | 846 |
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Total Scholarship | 246.8 million yen ($1.60million) |
Universities |
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As of October 2022.
Prize for Excellence / Grand Prize | KIKAWA Hinata | Hiroshima City University, Japan |
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Prize for Excellence / International Grand Prize | Lukas HENGELHAUPT | Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design, Germany |
Prize for Excellence | DOTA Yuka | Aichi University of the Arts, Japan |
KOTOU Miku | Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Japan | |
HANAI Madoka | Kanazawa College of Art, Japan | |
ONO Risa | Kyoto City University of Arts, Japan | |
FUKUMOTO Reo | Kyoto University of the Arts, JAPAN | |
WADA Sayoko | Joshibi University of Art and Design, Japan | |
FUKUDA Hiroaki | Tama Art University, Japan | |
SHIGETOMI Ayaka | Tokyo University of the Arts, Japan | |
TERADAIRA Hana | Tokyo Zokei University, Japan | |
WADA Ryuta | Tohoku University of Art and Design, Japan | |
LIU Ruiqi | Nihon University, Japan | |
WEI Yanghao | Musashino Art University, Japan | |
OH Chaehyun | Ewha Womans University, College of Arts & Design, South Korea | |
Wu QIAN | Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, China | |
Shannon LIM LI XUAN | Lasalle College of the Arts, Singapore | |
Dora JERIDI | École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris, France | |
Bram DROULERS | University of the Arts London, UK | |
Kaya Gayoung JEONG | Art Center College of Design, USA | |
Special Jury Prize | SHIBATA Mizuki | Kyoto City University of Arts, Japan |
KAMEDA Makishi | Tokyo University of the Arts, Japan | |
PARK Seongwon | Berlin University of the Arts, Germany |
The Grand Prize winner is selected from among winners of Prize for Excellence.
TANADA Koji Sculptor
Qualifications | Students who are qualified and recommended by professor |
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Award Amount | Prize for excellence: 300,000 JPY single installment |
Application Deadline | June 15th, 2023 |
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Results Announced | Middle of September, 2023 |
Award Ceremony | TBA, in October/ November, 2023 |
*Depending on the situation, the event may be canceled or changed. |
*For more information about this award, please refer to the details on PDF below.
The 44th Scholarship Application Guidelines 2023 (PDF: 2.4MB)
How to apply online the International TAKIFUJI Art Award (PDF:1MB)
Takifuji Foundation was established in 1968 as an aid program to foster potential in the younger generation. The name of “Takifuji” was taken by the name of TAKI Fujitaro, who is one of the founder. It is available to people working in transportation or traffic related businesses (including tourism) and their family members currently attending university or another form of higher education. Each year around 50 participants are selected and receive financial assistance or full scholarship. Up to 2023, the students who received the scholarship are more than 1980.