A majority of scholarships in Japan only sponsor parts of the student’s daily expenses or tuition fee. Scholarships offering full coverage of the student’s necessary expenses are very few. As such, it is important to itemize the amount required for study in Japan and not to rely solely on scholarships. Drafting out a solid financing plan that includes self-funding is essential.

●There are two patterns for the timing of application for scholarship and notification of result.

1.	Able to apply and receive the result before coming to Japan (number of scholarships available is limited)
2.	Applying and receiving the result in Japan upon admission into schools in Japan

●Scholarship selection process：	Screening of application form, written exam and/or oral interview on general education and/or knowledge in specialized field and/or Japanese language.
●Scholarship application method：	Most students apply through the schools they are enrolled in. Please enquire for details from the international student office of your school.

※ Some scholarships may impose limitations on the application (including age, country/region of origin, school in Japan and field of study).

Ｑ． What are the scholarships that the students can apply and receive the result in their home countries before coming to Japan? Ｑ． May I receive two or more scholarships? Ｑ． Is there any scholarships for which the students on short-term study are eligible?

Scholarship for International Students in Japan
List of scholarships available for international students in Japan.
※	Note that not all the scholarship available in Japan are contained in this brochure.
Free of charge distribution (Service only available within Japan country) (A4 size, Japanese and English)
Now available at JASSO’s website
〈Enquiries〉
Independent Administrative Institution Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), Information Services Division
E-mail ： infoja@jasso.go.jp

１	Scholarships applied overseas

Types		Target students	Monthly Sum	Inquiries
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho : MEXT) Scholarship※1	Embassy recommendation	Research students/teacher training students	Refer ※2	The nearest embassy or consulate in your home country   http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/link/zaigai/index.html *In some countries, a governmental agency of your country serves as a point of contact.
		Students in undergraduate programs/colleges of technology/specialized training colleges/Japanese language, Japanese studies	JPY 117,000
		Students in Young Leaders' Program（YLP）	JPY 242,000
	University recommendation	Research students	Refer ※2	Current school(at home country)
		Japanese language, Japanese studies	JPY 117,000
Reservation Programs for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students		Students who have taken the EJU Examination and plan to enroll in regular programs at universities/junior colleges /colleges of technology（over the third grade）/specialized training colleges	JPY 48,000	JASSO
Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan)		（International exchange students under a student exchange agreement or other student exchange arrangement on a short-term basis from 8 days to one year)	JPY 80,000	Current school(at home country)
Local government and private organization scholarships		Varies by each local government and private organization	―	Each local government and organization

２	Scholarships to be applied after arrival in Japan

Types	Target students	Monthly Sum	Inquiries
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho : MEXT) Scholarship ※1	Research students	Refer ※２	Current school (in Japan)
	Students in undergraduate programs	JPY 117,000
Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students※3	Reseach students(kenkyu-sei)/doctoral course/mastar's course	JPY 48,000	Current school (in Japan)
	Students in undergraduate programs/junior colleges/preparatory Japanese language courses/advanced courses/colleges of technology(over the third grade)/specialized training colleges/university preparatory course
	Japanese language institutionｓ	JPY 30,000
Local government scholarships	Varies by each local government	―	Each local government, organization or current school (in Japan)
Private organization scholarships	Varies by each private organization	―	Each foundation or current school (in Japan)
On-campus scholarships. Tuition fee exemption or waiver system	Varies by each school	―	Current school (in Japan)
Survey :MEXT and JASSO

※1　Monthly amount is as of April 2014. Students who study/research in a designated region will be provided an additional monthly stipend.
※2　JPY 143,000 for research course students, JPY 144,000 for master’s course students and JPY145,000 for doctorate course students.
※3　Monthly amount is as of April 2015.

Related Information

●	Guide to Scholarships(JASSO)
●	Scholarships Database（Japan　Study Support/ABK）
●	Japanese Government Scholarship Students（Study in Japan Comprehensive Guide/MOFA）
●	International Priority Graduate Program(MEXT)
●	Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students(JASSO)
●	Reservation Program for Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students(JASSO)
●	Student Exchange Support Program(Short-term Study in Japan)(JASSO)
●	Japan-International Monetary Fund Scholarship Program for Asia
●	Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
●	JICA Scholarship for Japanese Immigrants and their Descendants in Latin America(The Association of Nikkei & Japanese Abroad)