JapanApplications open
JDS Pakistan Scholarship 2026 for Public Officials
Government of Japan / Japan International Cooperation Center
DeadlineNo current deadline announced
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Scholarships in Japan for International Students
Browse scholarships for study or research in Japan. The listings can be filtered by degree level, subject, funding type, nationality, study mode and application status. Country describes the study or host destination, not the applicant's nationality. Check each scholarship page for current deadlines, funding coverage, host-institution rules and official application links.
10 scholarship records
JapanVerifiedApplications closed
NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 in Genetics
National Institute of Genetics
DeadlineApplications closed
JapanUpcoming call
Amgen Scholars Program at the University of Tokyo 2027
Amgen Scholars / University of Tokyo
Deadline1 February 2027
JapanVerifiedApplications open
Institute of Science Tokyo IGP(A) MEXT Scholarship
Institute of Science Tokyo / MEXT
Deadline22 November 2026
JapanVerifiedApplications open
GRIPS Scholarships for International Students
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies and external scholarship sponsors
DeadlineVaries by course/country
JapanVerifiedApplications closed
Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship
Matsumae International Foundation
DeadlineApplications closed
JapanVerifiedApplications closed
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
DeadlineApplications closed
JapanVerifiedApplications open
Japan–IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)
Government of Japan / International Monetary Fund Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Deadline20 October 2026
JapanVerifiedNo active call announced
MEXT Teacher Training Scholarship
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
DeadlineNo current deadline announced
JapanVerifiedApplications closed
MEXT Scholarships
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
DeadlineApplications closed
Frequently Asked Questions
Can international students get scholarships in Japan?
Yes, some Japanese universities, governments and funding bodies offer scholarships to international students. Eligibility varies by nationality, degree, academic record and subject, so use the filters and verify the official criteria on each scholarship page.
Are scholarships in Japan always fully funded?
No. Scholarships in Japan may be fully funded, partially funded, tuition waivers, grants or other support. Check the Funding section of each record to see what is covered and what costs may still be the student's responsibility.