Government (MEXT)
Japan's national MEXT scholarships are among the most generous in the world, covering tuition plus a monthly living stipend for selected international students.
Typical coverage: Full tuition + monthly stipend
Highly competitiveScholarships & Financial Support
Make Japan Affordable
Studying in Japan can cost less than you think. From government MEXT awards to school tuition reductions, we help you find the right funding and guide every application — so cost never stands between you and your future.
Funding Snapshot
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We help you apply — from shortlisting the right scholarships to preparing every document.
Types of Support
Four ways to fund your studies
There is no single path to affordable study in Japan. Most students combine two or more of these sources — and we help you build the mix that fits your situation.
School-based
Many partner language schools, colleges, and universities offer their own merit and need-based awards to attract motivated international applicants.
Typical coverage: 30%–100% tuition discount
Per-school criteriaPrivate foundations
Foundations and corporations fund students by region, field of study, or background — often with lighter Japanese requirements than government awards.
Typical coverage: Fixed grant or stipend
Open to mostTuition reduction
Beyond named scholarships, schools and the government offer automatic or application-based tuition exemptions to ease the cost of your first years.
Typical coverage: Up to 50% off tuition
Enrolled studentsScholarship Directory
Scholarships worth knowing about
| Scholarship | Provider | Coverage | Eligibility | Deadline | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXT Scholarship | Government of Japan (MEXT) | Full tuition + stipend | Strong academics, age limits apply | Apr – May (annual) | Learn more |
| JASSO Honors Scholarship | JASSO | Monthly stipend | Enrolled, good grades | Varies by school | Learn more |
| Tokyo Metropolitan Grant | Tokyo Foundation | Fixed annual grant | Tokyo-area students | Jun (annual) | Learn more |
| Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship | Rotary Foundation | Monthly stipend | Under 45, enrolled | Varies by branch | Learn more |
| Partner School Merit Award | Partner Schools | 30%–100% tuition off | Application & interview | Rolling | Learn more |
| ADB-Japan Scholarship | Foundation (ADB) | Tuition + living costs | Graduate applicants | Aug – Dec | Learn more |
| Honjo International Scholarship | Honjo Foundation | Monthly stipend | Graduate, merit-based | Sep (annual) | Learn more |
| Tuition Exemption Program | Government / Schools | Up to 50% tuition off | Enrolled, need-based | Per semester | Learn more |
MEXT Scholarship
Government of Japan (MEXT)
- Coverage
- Full tuition + stipend
- Eligibility
- Strong academics, age limits apply
- Deadline
- Apr – May (annual)
JASSO Honors Scholarship
JASSO
- Coverage
- Monthly stipend
- Eligibility
- Enrolled, good grades
- Deadline
- Varies by school
Tokyo Metropolitan Grant
Tokyo Foundation
- Coverage
- Fixed annual grant
- Eligibility
- Tokyo-area students
- Deadline
- Jun (annual)
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship
Rotary Foundation
- Coverage
- Monthly stipend
- Eligibility
- Under 45, enrolled
- Deadline
- Varies by branch
Partner School Merit Award
Partner Schools
- Coverage
- 30%–100% tuition off
- Eligibility
- Application & interview
- Deadline
- Rolling
ADB-Japan Scholarship
Foundation (ADB)
- Coverage
- Tuition + living costs
- Eligibility
- Graduate applicants
- Deadline
- Aug – Dec
Honjo International Scholarship
Honjo Foundation
- Coverage
- Monthly stipend
- Eligibility
- Graduate, merit-based
- Deadline
- Sep (annual)
Tuition Exemption Program
Government / Schools
- Coverage
- Up to 50% tuition off
- Eligibility
- Enrolled, need-based
- Deadline
- Per semester
How We Help
Securing funding in four steps
- 01
Discover
We review your profile, budget, and goals, then shortlist the scholarships and tuition reductions you are most likely to win.
- 02
Prepare
Our advisors help you build a strong file — essays, recommendations, and translated documents tailored to each award.
- 03
Apply
We track every deadline and submit each application correctly, so nothing slips through the cracks along the way.
- 04
Secure
From interview prep to acceptance, we stay with you until your funding is confirmed and your place is reserved.
See What You Qualify For
Find your funding in minutes
Answer a few quick questions and our advisors will map out the scholarships and tuition reductions you are eligible for — completely free, with no obligation.
Scholarship FAQ
Questions about funding, answered
Not always. Government awards like MEXT are competitive and value Japanese ability, but many private foundation grants and school-based reductions are open to beginners. We match you to scholarships that fit your current level.