Scholarships to study in Japan

Fully funded Masters study in Japan for young government officials and professionals from developing countries, aimed at building human resources for development. Available in Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Philippines.

Government scholarship for Lao citizens to study in bilateral partner countries (Vietnam, Thailand, China, Japan, Russia, Cuba and others) under government-to-government agreements.

Government scholarships for Cambodian students to study at partner overseas universities under bilateral agreements (China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and others). Apply through your school or MEYS directly.

Fellowship for Malaysian researchers and innovators pursuing postgraduate study or research in science and technology. Applications open annually.

Government scholarship for Myanmar citizens to pursue postgraduate study overseas under bilateral agreements with countries including Japan, China, India, Korea and Australia. Apply via the Ministry of Education.

Fully funded scholarship for Vietnamese students to pursue a Masters or PhD in science and technology at leading overseas universities. Covers tuition, stipend, airfare, health insurance and visa. New cohort announced each year.

Full scholarship for Thai citizens to pursue undergraduate, Masters or PhD study overseas. Must pass the OCSC selection exam, typically held in December. Bond: serve in Thai government after graduation.

Full government scholarship for Vietnamese university lecturers to pursue a doctoral degree overseas. Covers tuition, living costs, airfare and health insurance. Managed by VIED under MOET.

Fully funded Masters scholarships for citizens of ADB developing member countries to study development-related fields at 27 designated institutions across Asia and the Pacific. Apply through the institution, not ADB directly.

Fully funded Masters scholarships for professionals from developing countries working in development-related fields. Study at a WB-designated partner university worldwide.

Comprehensive scholarships including tuition, travel, living expenses and mentorship for talented yet economically disadvantaged students from Africa (and some Asian countries) to study at partner universities worldwide.

Full scholarship for top students to pursue a PhD at any top university in Singapore or overseas, with research at an A*STAR Research Institute. One of Singapore's most prestigious research scholarships.

Flagship Indonesian government scholarship for Masters and PhD study at top universities in Indonesia and overseas. Fully funded including tuition, living costs, airfare and insurance. Two registration phases per year.

LPDP also offers targeted scholarships for Indonesian professionals in government, healthcare, teaching and research sectors. Open twice a year (Phase 1: Jan–Feb; Phase 2: Jun–Jul).

Prestigious full scholarship for high-achieving Malaysians to study at top universities worldwide. Covers tuition, living costs and leadership training. Applications typically open March to April each year.

Full government scholarship for top SPM students to study A-Levels then an undergraduate degree at top universities in the US, UK, Australia or China. Covers tuition, living allowance and return airfare. Applications open 3–16 April each year after SPM results.

Full scholarship for exceptional international students to pursue Masters or PhD study at any university in the world. Highly competitive — around 200 scholarships awarded globally each year.

A fully funded fellowship covering tuition, living costs and travel for future leaders to study peace and conflict resolution at a Rotary Peace Center.

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.