Scholarships

Scholarships in Japan for International Students

Discover 6 scholarships available for international students looking to study in Japan, 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.
Japan · Government

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program 2027

Government of Japan, administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Full Tuition

Master's MBA
Open · Next: Varies by institution
Indonesia · Government

Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026

Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP)

Full Ride

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Runs in batches each year; 2026 Batch 1 registration opened approximately 22 January to 23 February 2026, with a later batch typically following. Confirm exact dates on the official LPDP portal.
Japan · NGO

Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2026

Ashinaga

Full Ride

Bachelor's
Open · Next: Direct applications now only for Francophone (deadline ~Aug) and Lusophone (deadline ~Oct) countries; Anglophone countries moved to a school-partnership model (no direct applications since Aug 2024). Confirm 2026 dates on the official Ashinaga website.
United States · NGO

Rotary 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.