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Scholarships in Japan (MEXT & More) for International Students

Japan offers the prestigious MEXT scholarship plus numerous university awards for international students.

Scholarships in Japan

MEXT, JASSO, and university awards.

19 scholarships, grouped by level
ScholarshipLevelFundingUsually closes
Bachelor's (6)
UNRWA Japanese Supplementary Scholarship Program (JSSP) 2025-2026 For PalestiniansBachelor'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Comprehensive Scholarship At Kobe University Japan For International StudentsBachelor'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Bachelors Scholarship JapanBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship ProgramBachelor'sFully fundedUsually May (estimated)
Scholarship Opportunities At Juntendo University In JapanBachelor'sFully fundedRolling
ADB–Japan Scholarship Programme (ADB–JSP)Bachelor'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Master's (3)
Grant Procedure - Japanese Scholarship Programme for Palestinians For PalestiniansMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
JICA JISR — Master's Scholarships in Japan for Syrian RefugeesMaster'sFully fundedUsually March (estimated)
MEXT Scholarship — Research Students (Monbukagakusho)Master'sFully fundedUsually November (estimated)
PhD (1)
Matsumae International Foundation FellowshipPhD, PostdocFully fundedNot confirmed
Several levels (5)
Engineering Scholarships for International students 2026/2027Bachelor's, Master'sNot statedUsually November (estimated)
Osaka University International Student ScholarshipsMaster's, PhDFully fundedUsually March (estimated)
MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship — Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (graduate, September 2027)Master's, PhDFully fundedUsually November (estimated)
Juntendo University — scholarship for international graduate studentsMaster's, PhDPartialNot confirmed
E-JUST Scholarship and Financial AidMaster's, PhDFully fundedNot confirmed
Other programmes (4)
UNRWA Education For PalestiniansFully fundedNot confirmed
MEXT Japan ScholarshipNot statedUsually November (estimated)
ASEAN–Japan Medical Scholarship Programme 2027–2035 (Fully ...Fully fundedNot confirmed
Funded Research Fellowship Japan Including Airfare Monthly AllowancePostdocNot stated
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What this page covers

Japanese scholarships include tuition exemptions, monthly stipends, and travel support.

  • MEXT: fully funded by government
  • JASSO monthly stipend grants
  • English-taught programmes available

Japan tips

  • MEXT has embassy and university recommendation tracks
  • Japanese language proficiency is a major advantage
  • Apply 12–18 months ahead

Frequently asked questions

What is MEXT?
MEXT (Ministry of Education) scholarship is Japan's flagship fully funded programme covering tuition, stipend, and travel.

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