Scholarships

Scholarships for Japan Students

6 scholarships open to Japan students, including government-funded, university-administered, and private foundation awards.

Japan · Government

MEXT Scholarship 2027

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Government of Japan

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD +1

Open · Next: April–May 2026

United States · Government

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026-2027

Government of Japan, administered by the World Bank

Full Ride

Master's PhD

Open · Next: 2026 windows closed (Feb & May 2026); next windows expected ~January–May 2027.

Malaysia · Government

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026

Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Government of Malaysia

Full Ride

Master's PhD

Open · Next: For the 2026-2027 intake, applications were open from 4 March 2026 to 3 April 2026 through the MOHE MIS online portal. The window is short and dates change yearly, so confirm the current cycle's deadline on the official portal before applying.

New Zealand · University

University of Waikato International Excellence Scholarship 2026

University of Waikato

Tuition waiver

Bachelor's Master's PhD

Open · Next: Deadlines are set per trimester (rolling): 30 November (A), 31 May (B), 31 August (C), and 31 October (H or X). Confirm current dates on the official scholarship page before submitting.

Argentina · Private

Roberto Rocca Education Program 2026

Techint Group (Roberto Rocca Education Program)

Engineering scholarships plus 12-15 PhD fellowships a year covering tuition, fees and living costs.

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Application windows vary by country and track and are announced annually, often opening early in the calendar year. Confirm the current deadline for your country at robertorocca.org.

United States · NGO

East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship 2027

East-West Center

Covers UH Manoa tuition and fees, EWC housing, and a partial stipend; renewable for up to two academic years.

Master's PhD

Open · Next: December 1 (11:59 PM Hawai'i Standard Time) for the EWC application and UH Manoa admission. Supporting documents should be completed by January 10.