Rolling
Fully funded study in Japan covering tuition, monthly allowance and flights. Apply through your local Japanese Embassy (typically April to May each year). The 2027 round applications closed May 2026 — check your embassy for the next cycle.
- Funding
- Full
- Deadline
- Rolling — open year-round
- Study levels
- Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Fields
- Any
- Study in
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Open to
- 10 countries
🇮🇩 Indonesia🇻🇳 Vietnam🇵🇭 Philippines🇹🇭 Thailand🇲🇾 Malaysia🇲🇲 Myanmar🇰🇭 Cambodia🇱🇦 Laos🇧🇳 Brunei🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
Requirements (approximate)
- ✓Citizen of an eligible country, within the age limit
- ✓Apply through your local Japanese Embassy or Consulate (not directly to MEXT)
- ✓Strong academic record at the relevant level
- ✓Willingness to study Japanese language
These are indicative. Confirm exact requirements (grades, English test scores, age, documents) on the official site before applying.
How to apply
- 1Check you meet the eligibility (nationality, academic results, language test).
- 2Prepare core documents: passport, transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL, reference letters.
- 3Get admission or a conditional offer from an eligible university if required.
- 4Submit your application on the official portal before the deadline.
Last verified 5 Jun 2026. Source. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.