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Scholarships to study in Japan 2026

Discover the scholarships available to study in Japan: amounts, eligibility criteria, deadlines and application process.

Ministère japonais de l'Éducation, de la Culture, des Sports, des Sciences et de la Technologie (MEXT)

Bourse MEXT - Université de Tokyo (Graduate School of Science) - Master et Doctorat

Master'sPhDFull funding

¥144,000 – ¥145,000/month

In 5 daysAll nationalities (except)
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

Bourse Hanjo Foundation - Master, Doctorat

Master'sPhDStipend / allowance

¥180,000 – ¥230,000/month

In 5 daysAll nationalities (except)
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

Bourse Honjo International - Master et Doctorat

Master'sPhDStipend / allowance

¥180,000 – ¥230,000/month

In 5 daysAll nationalities (except)
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

Bourse Honjo - Master et Doctorat

Master'sPhDStipend / allowance

¥180,000 – ¥230,000/month

In 5 daysAll nationalities (except)
Banque asiatique de développement (ADB) et gouvernement du Japon

Bourse ADB-Japon - Master

Master'sFull funding

¥144,000/month

In 10 days37 countries incl.
Ministère japonais de l'Éducation, de la Culture, des Sports, des Sciences et de la Technologie (MEXT)

Bourse MEXT Recommandation Universitaire APU - Master et Doctorat

Master'sPhDFull funding

¥144,000/month

In 10 daysAll nationalities
International Association for Feminist Economics (IAFFE)

Bourse École d'économie féministe IAFFE 2027 - Doctorat et professionnels

Master'sPhDPostdocPartial funding
12/10/2026All nationalities
Erasmus Mundus / Union européenne

Bourse GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus - Master

Master'sFull funding

€1,400/month

01/14/2027All nationalities
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Bourse JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Standard Program) - Postdoctorat

PostdocStipend / allowance

¥362,000/month

04/23/2027All nationalities (except)
Banque mondiale et gouvernement du Japon

Bourse Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) - Master

Master'sFull funding
Varies by institutionAll nationalities
Ministère japonais de l'Éducation, de la Culture, des Sports, de la Science et de la Technologie (MEXT)

Bourse MEXT 2027 - Licence, Master, Doctorat et formation

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhDShort programFull funding
Varies by institutionAll nationalities (except)
Council on Foreign Relations

Bourse Council on Foreign Relations Fellowships - Perfectionnement

PhDPostdocStipend / allowance
Varies by institution1 countries incl.

Frequently asked questions

How many Japan scholarships are currently listed?

14 Japan scholarships are currently listed on TrouveTaBourse.

What is the average amount of Japan scholarships?

The average amount observed is around ¥362,000, but it varies by program.

When are the deadlines for Japan usually?

Most deadlines fall around October, though some scholarships accept applications year-round.

See also

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