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
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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 
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.