Japan Government JASSO Scholarships 2026 (Funded)

The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) offers multiple scholarship programs for international students planning to study in Japan in 2026. Among these programs, the Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students and the Student Exchange Support Program are the most popular and widely awarded options.

These scholarships are designed to support academically strong students facing financial difficulties and those planning to study at Japanese universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, specialized training institutions, or Japanese language schools. JASSO scholarships serve as an important financial boost for students aiming to pursue long-term or short-term study opportunities in Japan.

Scholarship Overview

• Funding Type: Partial Funding (Monthly stipend)
• Host Country: Japan
• Institutions: All Japanese Universities & Colleges
• Eligible Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Training Colleges, Exchange Programs
• Eligible Students: International Students

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Degree Levels Supported Under JASSO

JASSO provides financial support to students enrolled in:

• PhD / Doctoral programs
• Master’s degree programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Junior colleges
• Colleges of Technology (Year 3+)
• Post-secondary professional training colleges
• University preparatory courses
• Japanese language institutes (preparatory study)
• Short-term exchange programs (8 days–1 year)

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Available Fields of Study

JASSO scholarships do not restrict any academic field. Students from all disciplines may apply, including:

• Engineering & Technology
• Natural Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Business & Economics
• Medicine & Health Sciences
• Arts & Cultural Studies
• Education
• Language & Japanese Studies
• Research-oriented programs

Benefits of JASSO Scholarships

General Advantages

Monthly stipend to cover living expenses

Reduces the financial burden for international students

Widely recognized and supported across Japanese institutions

Boosts acceptance in university and exchange programs

Open to students in all academic fields

1. Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship (Privately Financed Students)

Monthly Stipend

• 48,000 yen/month for students enrolled in:
  • Universities
  • Graduate schools
  • Junior colleges
  • Colleges of Technology (Year 3+)
  • Specialized training colleges
  • University preparatory courses
  • Preparatory Japanese language programs
• 30,000 yen/month for:
  • Japanese language institutes

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Duration

• 1 year (April–March) OR
• 6 months (October–March)

2. Student Exchange Support Program (Short-Term Study)

• Monthly Stipend: 80,000 yen
• Duration: 8 days to 1 year
• For exchange students studying under official inter-university agreements

Eligibility Criteria

For Privately Financed International Students

• Student residence status required
• GPA of 2.30+ in the previous academic year
• Language proficiency:
  • JLPT N2 or EJU 200+
  • OR English proficiency CEFR B2+
  • (Language requirements not needed for preparatory or Japanese language institutions)
• Monthly personal funding below 90,000 yen
• Dependents’ annual income below 5 million yen
• Must not receive another conflicting scholarship
• Must agree to JASSO academic career tracking surveys

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Application Procedure

1. Apply Before Coming to Japan (Reservation Program)

For students taking the EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students):

Inside Japan: Select “Apply” in the scholarship reservation section on the EJU application.

Outside Japan: Mark “〇” in the scholarship field of the EJU form.

If selected, students become Reservation Holders and receive the scholarship after entering a Japanese university.

2. Apply After Arriving in Japan

Contact the international office of your university

Institutions screen eligible students and recommend them to JASSO

Quotas vary by university (some may not accept applications each year)

3. Exchange Program Applicants (Study in Japan Under Agreement)

Apply through your home university

Only available for students participating in an official exchange program with a Japanese institution

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