Scholarships in Japan for international students

7 scholarships you can use to study in Japan are listed on Pathyras — Japan's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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Bachelor's · 3 Master's · 5 PhD / research · 2

Japan scholarships

Japanese Government (MEXT) Undergraduate Scholarship
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) · Bachelor's
Full tuition, monthly living allowance and round-trip airfare; includes one preparatory year of Japanese
Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship
Japanese Government · Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
Tuition and entrance fees covered, monthly allowance of JPY 143,000–145,000 (research, Master's and doctoral students), plus return airfare
Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship (EJU Reservation Program)
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) · Bachelor's
JPY 48,000 per month (reviewed each academic year)

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Japan

International and regional awards whose host universities include Japan.

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Asian Development Bank / Government of Japan · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in Japan
Full tuition, monthly subsistence and housing allowance, books, medical insurance and travel
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
World Bank / Government of Japan · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in Japan
Tuition, living stipend, round-trip airfare and health insurance for a development-related Master's
Rotary Peace Fellowship (Master's)
The Rotary Foundation · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in Japan
Tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transport, field-experience costs and health insurance

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Japan.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Japan?

Yes. 7 scholarships you can use to study in Japan are listed on Pathyras: Japan's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Japanese Government (MEXT) Undergraduate Scholarship, Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship and Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship (EJU Reservation Program)) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Japan scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 3, Master's 5, PhD / research 2. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.