Japan·GovernmentMEXT Scholarship 2027
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Government of Japan
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD+1
Open·Next: April–May 2026
Scholarships
Japan Scholarships for All Students
Global Admissions lists 29 scholarships open to All students studying in Japan. Of these, 15 pay for everything, 2 cover tuition in full, and 2 waive tuition entirely — spanning Master's (20), Bachelor's (13), PhD (13), and Language (4). Among the listed awards: MEXT Scholarship 2027, Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026-2027, and Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - College of Technology (KOSEN) Students. Deadlines cluster around April and March, and 15 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 29
- Full-ride awards
- 15
- Degree levels covered
- 5
- Next deadlines
- September · October · November
What full funding is worth in Japan
Median listed international tuition by degree — this is the bill a fully funded award in Japan is covering.
Source: Global Admissions programme catalogue, 2026-09-01.
At a glance
Japan·GovernmentJapan·UniversityKyoto iUP Scholarship (Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program)
Kyoto University
Full Ride
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Annual, with iUP admissions; apply in winter for autumn start
Japan·GovernmentJoint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026-2027
Government of Japan, administered by the World Bank
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: 2026 windows closed (Feb & May 2026); next windows expected ~January–May 2027.
Japan·GovernmentADB-Japan Scholarship Program 2027
Government of Japan, administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Full Tuition
Master'sMBA
Open·Next: Varies by institution
Japan·GovernmentJapanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - Specialized Training College Students
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Full Ride
Open·Next: Annual; embassy recommendation only, opens ~spring
Japan·NGORotary Peace Fellowship 2027-2028
The Rotary Foundation (Rotary International)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: The 2027-2028 cycle is closed. The 2028-2029 application is expected to open online in February 2027; districts endorse candidates, so start early.
Japan·UniversityInternational University of Japan (IUJ) Nakayama Scholarships
International University of Japan
Tiered: 30-100% tuition; top tier adds JPY 100,000/mo + admission-fee help
Master'sMBAPhD
Open·Next: Decided at admission across rounds (e.g. Feb and Apr)
Japan·GovernmentJASSO Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship (EJU-based)
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
Reserves JPY 48,000/month (JPY 30,000 language students), paid on enrolment
Bachelor'sLanguage
Open·Next: Tied to EJU sessions in June and November each year
Japan·GovernmentJapanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - College of Technology (KOSEN) Students
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Full Ride
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Annual; embassy route opens ~spring for the following April
Japan·UniversityNagoya University Global 30 (G30) Undergraduate Scholarship
Nagoya University
Full Tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Annual; automatic with G30 admission + scholarship form
Japan·GovernmentJASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan)
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
JPY 80,000/month for the stay (8 days up to 1 year)
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual; applications come only from the Japanese host school
Japan·UniversityTohoku University President's Fellowship for International Students
Tohoku University
Tuition waiver
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual; flag your interest when you apply for admission
Japan·GovernmentJapanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual; recruitment opens country-by-country via the JDS office
Japan·UniversityUniversity of Tokyo PEAK Scholarship
The University of Tokyo
Admission/tuition fee support + monthly living stipend (amounts vary)
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Annual, tied to PEAK undergraduate admissions
Japan·GovernmentJapanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - Japanese Studies Students
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Full Ride
Language
Open·Next: Annual; embassy recommendation only, enrol that autumn
Japan·NGORotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation
JPY 100,000-140,000/month + arrival airfare up to JPY 250,000
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Overseas applications ~Oct 1-31; results mid-March
Japan·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Japan-Europe Master on Advanced Robotics (JEMARO)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual, usually closes Dec–Jan for September entry
Japan·GovernmentJapanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - Research Students
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual; embassy route opens ~April-May for next year
Japan·UniversityUniversity of Tsukuba MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation)
University of Tsukuba
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Apply ~Nov-Dec, results ~June, enrol October
Japan·GovernmentJapanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - Undergraduate Students
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Full Ride
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Annual; embassy route opens ~spring for the following April
Japan·UniversityWaseda University Partial Tuition-Waiver Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students
WASEDA University
~50% tuition deduction + possible enrollment-fee cut; ~250 awards/yr
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Annual; school-level deadlines around May
Japan·UniversityUniversity of Osaka Tuition Fee Exemption for Privately-Financed International Students
The University of Osaka
Tuition waiver
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Two windows a year: ~late March and ~late September
Japan·UniversityUniversity of Tokyo Fellowship (Special Scholarship for International Students)
The University of Tokyo
JPY 200,000/month research grant for the standard study period
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual; applied through your graduate school with admissions
Japan·GovernmentErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Imaging and Light in Extended Reality (IMLEX)
European Commission (Erasmus Mundus)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual call for September intake; scholarship applications close in winter
Japan·GovernmentMonbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students (JASSO)
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
JPY 48,000/month (graduate & UG); JPY 30,000 for language students
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD+1
Open·Next: Annual; recommended by your enrolled school
Japan·GovernmentJapanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - Young Leaders Program (YLP)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Full Ride
Master's
Open·Next: Annual; nominated via designated organizations, varies by country
Japan·GovernmentJapanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - Teacher Training Students
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Full Ride
Open·Next: Annual; embassy recommendation only, enrol that autumn
Japan·PrivateHonjo International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship for Foreign Students
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
JPY 180,000-230,000/month stipend; about 10 awards/year
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Apply ~Sept 1-Oct 31; results by the following March
Japan·PrivatePanasonic Scholarship Asia
Panasonic Holdings Corporation
JPY 150,000/month + tuition, travel and living support
Master's
Open·Next: Annual, by country; applied for from outside Japan
Deadlines coming up
September
March
April
May
Rolling / annual windows
- Kyoto iUP Scholarship (Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program)
- ADB-Japan Scholarship Program 2027
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - Specialized Training College Students
- International University of Japan (IUJ) Nakayama Scholarships
- Nagoya University Global 30 (G30) Undergraduate Scholarship
- JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan)
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Frequently asked questions
Can All students get fully funded scholarships in Japan?▾
Yes — 19 of the 29 scholarships listed for All students in Japan cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including MEXT Scholarship 2027.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
15 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 2 cover tuition in full, and 2 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 10 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around April and March, and 15 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.