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.
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The Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology) is offering the Scholarship for Outstanding International Undergraduates 2025 to support international stude...
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The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Research Fellowship Program 2026 is now accepting applications, offering a fully funded research opportunity in Japan for international...
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The Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP) at Kyoto University offers an outstanding opportunity for students across Asia to pursue higher education in Japan. Under the g...
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Are you an educator or a student of Japanese studies looking to advance your career and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich cultural and academic environment? The Japanese Govern...
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Yokohama National University (YNU) in Japan invites applications for the CSC-YNU Joint Scholarship Program for the academic year 2025-2026. This program is specifically tailored fo...
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Yokohama National University (YNU), in collaboration with the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), proudly announces the opening of applications for its...
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Scholarships for International Students at GRIPSGRIPS offers a variety of fully funded scholarships for international students enrolling in 2025 in Japan. These scholarships cover...
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Are you ready to take a transformative step in your academic journey? The 2025 Human Resources Development in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Scholarship, offered by AUN/...
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The International Graduate Program at Saitama University offers exceptional students the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies in Engineering, Science, or Philosophy through its E...
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The UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025 offers an extraordinary opportunity for undergraduate students worldwide to engage in cutting-edge biomedical research at the prestigiou...
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Nitori Foundation International Scholarship 2025 in Japan If you are an international student aspiring to study in Japan or a Japanese student pursuing highe...
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The University of Tsukuba, one of Japan’s leading institutions, offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities for international students seeking to study in Japan in 2025. With...
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Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship 2025 The Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship is once again opening its doors for the 2025 recruitment cyc...
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Calling all aspiring engineers! Osaka University's Graduate School of Engineering Science is offering a remarkable opportunity for international students. The university is accept...
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The University of Electro-Communications (UEC Tokyo) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious Japanese government MEXT Scholarship for the Spring 202...
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Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidates 2025 The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious financial aid opportunity specifically designed for...
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The Non-Japanese Graduate Program (NJG), founded in 1981, provides scholarships to support graduate studies in Japan for non-Japanese women enrolled in PhD programs at Japanese uni...
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Aspiring to become a leader who shapes the future of your nation? Do you dream of building bridges of understanding between countries and enhancing international cooperation? If so...
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Hokkaido University Announces Prestigious EXEX and AI Doctoral Fellowships for 2025 Hokkaido University is now accepting applications for its esteemed EXEX Doctoral Fellowship a...
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The Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) is delighted to announce its grant program for the fiscal year 2025, with applications opening on October 1, 2024. The program aims to s...
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Pursue Advanced Research in Japan with Financial Support: Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship Program (SSP) 2024 Are you an international student passionate about r...
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The International Liaison Office of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS) at the University of Tokyo proudly announces the JEES Scholarship for the Promotion of Japanese...
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The Awaji Youth Federation (AYF) announces the AYF Fellowship Program in Japan 2024, inviting international students to embark on a transformative journey on Awaji Island. Held at...
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Are you an undergraduate, master's, or PhD student in Japan who needs some help with living costs? The Fukuoka Satooya Scholarship at Kyushu University is designed especially for...
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 Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan Scholarship for Outstanding Intern...; Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship 2026, Japan (F...; Fully Funded AFLSP - Asian Future Leaders Scholarship Program 2025 a.... 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.
