Scholarships in Japan
A curated list of scholarships in Japan — with funding, eligibility and deadline detail for each. Ranked by relevance and completeness; updated for the latest intake.
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarships 2026 offers multiple scholarship programs to support international students pursuing higher education in Japan. Among t...
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The International Cooperative Graduate Program (ICGP) 2026 at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, offers outstanding PhD students from partner universities...
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Are you a talented student from Indonesia, Australia, or the UAE dreaming of studying in Japan on a fully funded scholarship? The INPEX Scholarship 2026 is now accepting applicatio...
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Applications for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme 2026 are now open for UK graduates. This fully funded international exchange programme offers participants the chan...
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The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) 2026–2027 is a prestigious fully funded opportunity for junior government officials from developing countries in Asia and the Pac...
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The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Scholarship 2026 is now accepting applications! This prestigious scholarship supports talented Taiwanese students pursuing undergraduate, mast...
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What Is the MEXT Scholarship?Are you a Qatari national dreaming of studying in Japan on a fully funded scholarship? The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2026 offers a prestig...
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The Royal Government of Bhutan's Ministry of Health has announced an incredible opportunity for its civil servants. In collaboration with the Japanese Government (MEXT), the Y...
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The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), Japan is now accepting applications for its Visiting Scholars Program (TSVP) FY2026. This prestigious fe...
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Are you a distinguished scholar or seasoned professional looking to advance your research in Southeast Asian Studies? The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at Kyoto Univer...
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The Tokyo Global Partner Scholarship Program 2026 is a flagship initiative by Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU), operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Public University Corporation...
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The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) at Kochi University of Technology (KUT), Japan is a prestigious fully funded PhD opportunity for international students. This p...
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Are you an international student aiming to pursue higher education in Japan? The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2026 is your golden opportunity—especially at Osaka Universi...
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Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan, offers several prestigious scholarships for international and Japanese students who wish to pursue their undergraduate or graduate studies. These...
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The CWAJ Graduate Scholarship for Non-Japanese Women (NJG) 2026 offers an incredible opportunity for women pursuing doctoral studies in Japan. Established in 1981, this prestigious...
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Apply for a fully funded master’s degree in Japan under the prestigious JADS Scholarship by the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan. Start your journey at the Univ...
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The Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation has officially opened applications for international students enrolled at the Tokyo University of Science. This highly competitive...
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Are you an international student from Asia studying in Japan and seeking financial support? The Fujii International Scholarship Foundation is offering the 2026 Fujii Scholarship fo...
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The ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) has officially announced the launch of the ASEAN-Japan Young Experts Fellowship Program 2025–2026, aimed at empowering emerging researchers and thought...
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Hokkaido University’s Graduate School of Life Science is now inviting applications for the IGP-MEXT Scholarship 2025 under its prestigious Life Science Researcher Training Program...
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The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue undergraduate, mas...
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Are you an Indonesian graduate from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Universitas Indonesia (UI), or Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) dreaming of studyi...
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Waseda University, one of Japan’s leading academic institutions, has officially launched its 2025 international scholarship cycle, offering a wide range of financial aid opportunit...
How this list is built
We surface every published scholarship in our directory that matches Scholarships in Japan, ordered by your chosen sort — relevance, newest, or nearest deadline. Only pages with enough genuine opportunities are published. Funding, eligibility and deadlines come from each provider; always confirm details on the official page before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What scholarships are available in Japan?
There are 267 scholarships in Japan on ScholarshipsAds, including JASSO Scholarships 2026 (Japan Government Sponsored), Japan; Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (I...; INPEX Japan Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded). Each listing shows the funding on offer, who is eligible and the application deadline.
When is the application deadline in Japan?
Every scholarship in Japan has its own deadline - open any listing to see its exact application date.
Are there fully funded scholarships in Japan?
Yes, this list includes fully funded scholarships in Japan. Use the Funding filter to show only fully funded awards.
Who can apply in Japan?
Most scholarships in Japan are open to international students who meet the academic and language requirements shown on each listing. Open a scholarship to see its exact eligibility.
