What is a Scholarship?
This program is intended for those who wish to study at a university or vocational school but have difficulty meeting all of their tuition and living expenses.
How to apply
Basically, you can apply in Japan after your arrival in Japan. For some items, it is possible to apply before the arrival date.
Applications are made through Japanese schools.
Scholarship Types
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
| Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship | |
|---|---|
| Specialized Training College International Students | |
| Application Method | Embassy Recommendation Only |
| Duration | 3 years, including Japanese language education |
| Scholarship Monthly Amount | 117,000 JPY |
| Eligibility | Applicants must be aged 17 to 25 and have completed a 12-year course of education or a program equivalent to a Japanese high school (including prospective graduates). The types of applications may vary depending on the country. |
| Notes | Selection exams required; for specialized training colleges, the subjects include "Japanese, English, and Mathematics." |
Scholarships by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers two types of scholarships: the "MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students" and the "Study Abroad Support Program (Agreement-based)."
| MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students | |
|---|---|
| Specialized Training College International Students | |
| Duration | In principle, 1 year from April to the following March or 6 months from October to the following March |
| Scholarship Monthly Amount | 48,000 JPY |
| Eligibility | Privately financed international students who achieved excellent results in the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and are newly enrolled as regular students in Japan's university undergraduate programs, junior colleges, colleges of technology (third year or above), or specialized training colleges |
| Application Conditions |
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| Notes | Limited number of recommendations available |
| Scholarships for Overseas Study Support Programs (Agreed Entry) | |
|---|---|
| Duration | More than 8 days and up to 1 year |
| Scholarship Monthly Amount | 80,000 JPY |
The program provides support to implement initiatives where specialized training colleges and other institutions accept enrolled students from foreign higher education institutions for a specified period based on a student exchange agreement.
Scholarships from Local Governments and International Exchange Organizations
The application requirements, selection methods, and other details vary depending on the organization providing the scholarship.
When applying for a scholarship, please refer to the official information provided by each organization and complete the necessary procedures.
