Why don’t you try to give up studying abroad because you’re worried about the cost of coming to Japan, the cost of going on to higher education, and the cost of living?
Let’s carefully examine the scholarship system and make good use of it!
Scholarships are less likely to pay the full costs required to study abroad, and most of them are used for a portion of their lives and tuition fees.Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the total cost of studying abroad specifically and make a solid financial plan, including self-financing, rather than relying solely on scholarships.
The number of scholarship recipients at 460 (63.4%) at national universities is 460 (63.4%), with the highest average of 75,000 yen, with the lowest amount being 156 (14.4%) at Japanese language education institutions at 30,000 yen.(JASSO research)
- Types of economic assistance
- Two methods for applying
- Selection exam
- Method for application
- Types of scholarships to apply outside of Japan before the date of departure
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship *1 (Embassy Recommendation)
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship *1 (University Recommendation)
- JASSO Privately Financed International Students Learning Incentives (Benefit Reservation System)
- Scholarships for local governments and private organizations
- International Student Exchange Support Program (Short-term Acceptance)
- Types of scholarships to apply for in Japan after your time
- Japan Scholarship Brochure 2019-2020 Download (JASSO)
Types of economic assistance
- Scholarships
- Tuition fee exemption system (30%, 50% or 100% of exemption)
- Materials assistance (bus ticket, etc.)
Two methods for applying
- 【Application before coming to Japan】: apply before coming to Japan (minority)
- 【Application after coming to Japan】: apply after coming to Japan and entering the school (great majority)
Selection exam
documentation inspection, written examination about language, general education and/or field of study, oral interview etc.
Method for application
the most common way is to apply through the school where you are currently enrolled. (For details, consult with the person in charge of foreign students at your school).
Types of scholarships to apply outside of Japan before the date of departure
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship *1 (Embassy Recommendation)
| Eligible or paid organizations | Monthly |
| Research students/teacher trainees *2 | 152,000 yen |
| Students in undergraduate programs/colleges of technology/specialized training colleges/Japanese language, Japanese studies | 125,000 yen |
| Students in the Young Leaders’ Program(YLP) | 258,000 yen |
Contact: The nearest embassy or consulate in your home country
(Japanese Embassies or Consulates)
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/link/zaigai/index.html
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship *1 (University Recommendation)
| Eligible or paid organizations | Monthly Sum |
| Research students *2 | 152,000 yen |
| Japanese language, Japanese studies | 125,000 yen |
Contact: Enrolled school (home country)
JASSO Privately Financed International Students Learning Incentives (Benefit Reservation System)
| Eligible or paid organizations | Monthly Sum |
| Students who have taken the EJU Examination and plan to enroll in regular programs at universities/junioir colleges/professional training colleges | 48,000 yen |
Contact: JASSO International Student Business Plan Division
Scholarships for local governments and private organizations
| Eligible or paid organizations | Monthly Sum |
| 16 private organizations | 122,000 yen |
Contact: Local governments and foundations
International Student Exchange Support Program (Short-term Acceptance)
| Eligible or paid organizations | Monthly Sum |
| (Target is on short-term international students under the Inter-university Exchange Program Agreement) | 80,000 yen |
Contact: Enrolled school (home country)
*1 Scholarships are added depending on the area in which you are studying
and studying*2 154,000 yen for master’s programs and 155,000 yen for doctoral programs.
Types of scholarships to apply for in Japan after your time
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship *1 Domestic Recruitment
| Eligible or paid organizations | Monthly Sum |
| Research student*2 | 152,000 yen |
| Undergraduates | 125,000 yen |
Contact: Enrolled school (Japan)
JASSO Privately Financed International Students Study Incentives
| Eligible or paid organizations | Monthly Sum |
| Students in undergraduate programs / junior colleges / preparatory Japanese language courses / colleges of technology / professional training colleges / university preparatory courses / Japanese language institutions | 48,000 yen |
| Research students / master’s students / doctorate students | 65,000 yen |
Contact: Enrolled school (Japan)
Scholarships from local governments, etc.
| Eligible or paid organizations | Monthly Sum |
| 49 local governments and international exchange-related organizations | 23,000 yen (average) |
Contact: Local governments, organizations, or schools enrolled in (Japan) *3
Private Organization Scholarships
| Eligible or paid organizations | Monthly Sum |
| 131 private organizations | 73,800 yen |
Contact: Each foundation or school (Japan) *3
On-campus scholarships
Please contact each school for on-campus scholarships for universities, graduate schools, and junior colleges.
List of scholarship organizations: http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/scholarships.html Sc
holarship Search: http://www.jpss.jp/
Tuition reduction system
362 universities, etc. (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sp
orts, Science and Technology and Study Abroad Information Center) https://www.jasso.go.jp/sp/ryugaku/study_j/search/daigakukensaku.html#no4
*1 Scholarships are added depending on the area in which you study and study.
*2 The master’s program is 154,000 yen, and the doctoral program is 155,000 yen.
*3 Designated by each organization
Japan Scholarship Brochure 2019-2020 Download (JASSO)
https://www.jasso.go.jp/ryugaku/study_j/scholarship/brochure.html
https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarship/brochre.html