Bachelor's Scholarships in Japan
There are 9 active bachelor's scholarships for international students in Japan worth up to €22k, from 8 providers. Compare eligibility, awards, and deadlines below and apply before they close.
living only fundingNishimura Foundation Japan International Scholarship
Open to Indonesian citizens who are graduates of UGM, ITB, UI or UNAIR and who will apply for S1 (undergraduate), S2 (master's) or S3 (doctoral) study at an eligible Japanese university. Applicants must self-fund their study programme (the scholarship covers living expenses, not tuition), meet the minimum GPA (3.0 for undergraduate, 3.5 for master's), demonstrate financial need, and have or be willing to learn Japanese with an interest in Japanese culture and Indonesia-Japan relations.
tuition only fundingSophia University Scholarships
Open to international and Japanese students who apply for one of Sophia University's English-taught undergraduate or graduate programmes in the 2026 entrance examination. The New Student Scholarship covers one-third, one-half, or full first-year tuition; the Adachi (Benefactors') Scholarship is for international students only and covers full first-year tuition plus the education enhancement fee. Scholarship applications must be submitted in a separate packet alongside the admission application; doctoral students may instead be recommended by their graduate school for the researcher-fostering scholarship without applying.
full fundingAsian Future Leaders Scholarship Program (AFLSP) at Kyoto University
Citizens of eligible Asian countries who meet Kyoto University's academic and admission requirements, are committed to completing the two-year programme and participating in AFLSP leadership activities, and are admitted to a qualifying undergraduate programme. Open to students of all academic disciplines.
living only fundingTobe Maki Foundation Scholarship in Japan
Open to students of all nationalities enrolled at a university in Japan between April 2026 and March 2027. Undergraduate applicants must be in their 3rd year or higher, and Master's and PhD students are eligible. Applicants must be under 30 years old as of 1 April 2026, conduct research within the eligible fields, hold a 'Student' residence visa (for international applicants), be self-funded rather than receiving a government scholarship, and demonstrate academic merit, good character, and financial need.
full fundingJapanese Government (MEXT) Research Scholarships – Undergraduate Track
For international students (within the age range, typically ~17–24) who have completed 12 years of schooling and wish to pursue an undergraduate degree at a Japanese university under the MEXT scholarship. Apply via the Japanese embassy (embassy recommendation) in your home country during the spring window.
full fundingJapanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships
For international students from countries with diplomatic relations with Japan, applying for undergraduate, research (master's/PhD), or specialised study at Japanese universities. Apply via the Japanese embassy (embassy recommendation) or a Japanese university (university recommendation), within the age and academic requirements for the category.
full fundingMEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government)
Open to international students (within an age range set per category) for undergraduate, research (master's/PhD), and specialised programs at Japanese universities. Apply via the Japanese embassy in your home country (embassy recommendation) or via a Japanese university (university recommendation).
full fundingAwaji Youth Federation (AYF) Fellowship
Open to applicants from any country aged roughly 24 to 35 (24 to 30 preferred) who have completed or are completing a bachelor's or master's degree, are committed to solving societal problems, and can attend the full 9-month programme on Awaji Island. No IELTS or other language test is required.
full fundingMETI Japanese Internship Program (JIP)
Open to citizens of countries on the OECD/DAC list who are aged at least 20 but no more than 40 (as of the program reference date), with Japanese proficiency at JLPT level N3 or higher or strong English. Applicants must agree with the program's goals of promoting Japanese internationalization and overseas business development, be enrolled at or have graduated from a university, provide a recommendation letter, be able to join mandatory training and the internship on the JIP office's schedule, and must not have participated in the program in earlier fiscal years.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Japan?
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9 active scholarships are listed on this page, updated regularly.
Can international students apply for scholarships in Japan?
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Yes — these scholarships are open to international students; check each one's eligibility and deadline.