Fully Funded Scholarships in Japan 2025–2026 for International Students
Are you an international student dreaming of studying in Japan? Great news! Japan offers a wide range of fully funded scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, PhD, internship, and cultural exchange programs for the 2025–2026 academic year. These opportunities are provided by top Japanese universities, government bodies like MEXT, and global organizations such as the Asian Development Bank.
Below is the complete list of Japanese scholarships and fellowships with deadlines and study levels included. Most of these scholarships cover tuition, airfare, living expenses, and monthly stipends.
✅ 1. Institute of Science Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2026
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Level: Master’s
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Deadline: 1 December 2025
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Funding: Fully Funded (MEXT)
✅ 2. University of Tsukuba MEXT Scholarship 2026
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Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
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Deadline: Varies
✅ 3. Osaka University MEXT Scholarship 2026
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Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
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Deadline: 1 September 2025
✅ 4. Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2026
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Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
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Deadline: 10 December 2025
✅ 5. JSPS Fellowship 2026–27 in Japan
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Level: Short-term (1–12 Months)
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Deadline: 29 August 2025
✅ 6. MEXT YLP Scholarship Program 2025
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Level: Master’s
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Deadline: Varies
✅ 7. IATSS Forum Leadership Program 2026
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Level: Leadership Training
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Deadline: 30 September 2025
✅ 8. University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2026
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Level: Master’s, PhD
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Deadline: 31 October 2025
✅ 9. KUT Japan PhD Scholarship 2026
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Level: PhD
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Deadline: 17 October 2025
✅ 10. AYFN Autumn Japan Culture Camp 2025
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Level: Cultural Exchange
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Deadline: 1 August 2025
✅ 11. Kochi University of Technology Scholarship 2026
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Level: Doctoral (PhD)
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Deadline: 17 October 2025
✅ 12. Kyoto University ADB Scholarship 2025
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Level: Master’s
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Deadline: Varies
✅ 13. YBB Japan Youth Summit 2025 in Osaka
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Level: Youth Leadership
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Deadline: 15 July 2025
✅ 14. Japanese Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2026
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Level: Undergraduate
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Deadline: Varies
✅ 15. RIKEN IMS Internship Program 2025
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Level: Internship
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Deadline: Not Mentioned
✅ 16. Asian Development Bank Scholarships 2025
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Level: Master’s
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Deadline: Varies
✅ 17. OIST Internship 2025 in Japan
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Level: Internship (2–6 months)
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Deadline: 15 October 2025
✅ 18. MEXT Scholarship 2026 General Call
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Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Training
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Deadline: Varies
🌏 Why Study in Japan?
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High-quality education and research
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Fully funded opportunities through MEXT, ADB, JSPS
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Rich cultural experience and modern infrastructure
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Global networking and career prospects
📌 Final Tips:
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Start your application early
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Prepare documents such as a passport, transcripts, recommendation letters, and a statement of purpose
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