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
Level: Master’s
Deadline: 1 December 2025
Funding: Fully Funded (MEXT)
✅ 2. University of Tsukuba MEXT Scholarship 2026
Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Deadline: Varies
✅ 3. Osaka University MEXT Scholarship 2026
Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Deadline: 1 September 2025
✅ 4. Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2026
Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Deadline: 10 December 2025
✅ 5. JSPS Fellowship 2026–27 in Japan
Level: Short-term (1–12 Months)
Deadline: 29 August 2025
✅ 6. MEXT YLP Scholarship Program 2025
Level: Master’s
Deadline: Varies
✅ 7. IATSS Forum Leadership Program 2026
Level: Leadership Training
Deadline: 30 September 2025
✅ 8. University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2026
Level: Master’s, PhD
Deadline: 31 October 2025
✅ 9. KUT Japan PhD Scholarship 2026
Level: PhD
Deadline: 17 October 2025
✅ 10. AYFN Autumn Japan Culture Camp 2025
Level: Cultural Exchange
Deadline: 1 August 2025
✅ 11. Kochi University of Technology Scholarship 2026
Level: Doctoral (PhD)
Deadline: 17 October 2025
✅ 12. Kyoto University ADB Scholarship 2025
Level: Master’s
Deadline: Varies
✅ 13. YBB Japan Youth Summit 2025 in Osaka
Level: Youth Leadership
Deadline: 15 July 2025
✅ 14. Japanese Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2026
Level: Undergraduate
Deadline: Varies
✅ 15. RIKEN IMS Internship Program 2025
Level: Internship
Deadline: Not Mentioned
✅ 16. Asian Development Bank Scholarships 2025
Level: Master’s
Deadline: Varies
✅ 17. OIST Internship 2025 in Japan
Level: Internship (2–6 months)
Deadline: 15 October 2025
✅ 18. MEXT Scholarship 2026 General Call
Level: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Training
Deadline: Varies
🌏 Why Study in Japan?
High-quality education and research
Fully funded opportunities through MEXT, ADB, JSPS
Rich cultural experience and modern infrastructure
Global networking and career prospects
📌 Final Tips:
Start your application early
Prepare documents such as a passport, transcripts, recommendation letters, and a statement of purpose
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