Contacting the Masason Foundation
- Please read the FAQ before contacting us via the form below.
- All messages will be read, but please note that replies may not be given to questions about information posted on this site, consultations, proposals, sales pitches, content not directly related to the Foundation, etc.
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FAQ
Selection process
When are applications taken?
A regular call for entries is put out once per year. Please see the Application Instructions for details.
How are members selected?
Please see the Application Instructions for details.
Can I fill out the Entry Form in English?
You may fill out the all sections in English.
Will submitting a recommendation letter from my school or academic advisor give me an advantage in the selection process?
The submission of a recommendation letter will not affect the selection process.
I have new achievements to add after submitting the entry form. Can I update or modify the submitted information?
To ensure fairness, the selection process is based on the information provided at the time of entry.
Unfortunately, we don’t accept updates or modifications after submission. We appreciate your understanding.
I have not received the selection result email even though the notification date has passed.
The result has been sent to the email address you provided at the time of entry. Please check your spam mail folder to ensure the email hasn’t been redirected there.
Eligible members and support content
Who are the eligible individuals?
The Foundation has an age limit of 25 years old at the time of application. It hopes to support people from the next generation with great skills and potential, as well as high aspirations and exceptional talents, of any nationality who will create the world of the future.
For more information, please see Application Qualifications.
What specific support can members receive?
Certified members can attend events held by the Foundation, enjoy free access to our shared facility “Infinity”, and if desired, receive support grants for the research and activities they are passionate about.
The activities of our community and members are shared on our social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram), so please feel free to check them out.
Please provide more information about the support grants.
The Foundation asks the individual what support he or she desires for his or her activities, including school tuition or research expenses. It then considers what scholarships to provide.
I receive a support grant or other financial aid from another organization. Can I apply?
Yes, the Foundation allows members to receive support from other organizations. However, you are responsible for coordinating with the other organization.
Support
What organizations are eligible for support?
The Foundation hopes to provide support for research institutions and groups in fields that will contribute to the further development of civilization, as well as those in fields related to the development of people who will create the future.
How do I apply for support?
Fill in the form below with your organization name, activities, desired amount of support grant, etc. Send the form, and the Foundation will consider your request.
Others
I would like to send a message to a Foundation executive.
We do not accept any messages directly unrelated to the Foundation, including opinions or requests to executives.
Is the Foundation related to the SoftBank Group? Is the SoftBank Group involved in its operation or financial aid?
The Foundation was established with Masayoshi Son’s personal assets, and is unrelated to the SoftBank Group.
Can members secure employment within the SoftBank Group?
The Foundation is not intended for recruitment purposes in any way.
I want to work at the Foundation. Are you hiring new graduates, mid-career recruits, interns, etc.?
There are currently no open positions at the Foundation.