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Study in Japan Scholarships

Japan combines cutting-edge technology with rich cultural heritage. The Japanese government's MEXT scholarship is one of the most comprehensive programmes worldwide, and individual universities offer additional funding for international students.

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Scholarships in Japan

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Government

MEXT Scholarship

Bachelors / Masters / PhD

Funding¥143,000 – ¥148,000/month + tuition
DeadlineApr 2026
FieldsAll Fields
Fully Funded
Overview

The MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship is the Japanese government's premier scholarship programme for international students. It provides full tuition coverage, a generous monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare. MEXT scholars study at some of Japan's finest universities and receive Japanese language training.

Key Benefits
Full tuition exemption
Monthly stipend of ¥143,000–¥148,000
Round-trip airfare
Japanese language preparatory education
No age limit for research students
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National

JASSO Scholarship

Bachelors / Masters / PhD

Funding¥48,000 – ¥80,000/month
DeadlineVaries
FieldsAll Fields
Partially Funded
Overview

The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) provides scholarships to privately financed international students studying at Japanese universities. The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students provides monthly stipends to students with excellent academic performance.

Key Benefits
Monthly stipend of ¥48,000–¥80,000
For privately funded students
Based on academic performance
Available at most universities
Can combine with tuition reduction
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Elite

University of Tokyo PEAK Fellowship

Bachelors

FundingFull tuition + ¥150,000/month
DeadlineNov 2025
FieldsLiberal Arts, Sciences
Fully Funded
Overview

The University of Tokyo's Programs in English at Komaba (PEAK) offers a unique English-language liberal arts education at Japan's top university. PEAK Fellows receive full tuition waivers and monthly stipends, making it one of the most generous undergraduate programmes in Asia.

Key Benefits
Full tuition exemption
Monthly living stipend of ¥150,000
English-taught programme
Japan's #1 university
Housing support available
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Development

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program

Masters

FundingFull tuition + monthly allowance + travel
DeadlineVaries
FieldsDevelopment Studies, Economics, Management, Technology
Fully Funded
Overview

The Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) provides full scholarships for students from ADB developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies at select universities in Asia and the Pacific. The program aims to build human capital in developing countries.

Key Benefits
Full tuition and fees
Monthly subsistence allowance
Housing allowance
Book and instructional material allowance
Economy class air travel
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Technical

JICA Training Programs

Short Course / Masters

FundingFull coverage
DeadlineVaries
FieldsDevelopment, Infrastructure, Health
Fully Funded
Overview

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) offers various long-term and short-term training programmes for professionals from developing countries. These programmes cover technical areas such as public health, infrastructure development, and environmental management, and include full funding for participants.

Key Benefits
Full tuition and living costs
Travel expenses covered
Technical training focus
Practical field experience
Professional networking
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