Japan
Japan
JASSO Monbukagusho Honors Scholarship for Privately‑Financed International Students
Applications closed
Bachelor,Masters
Partially Funded
Award
JPY 30,000 / per month
Paid per month. Confirm the latest figures on the official page.
Deadline
April 17, 2026
Deadline passed
Duration
1 Year and 6 Months
How long the scholarship support typically lasts.
Funding type
Partially Funded
Whether the award is fully funded, partial, merit-based, or similar.
About this scholarship
What this award covers and who it is designed to support.
A monthly grant provided by JASSO for privately-financed international students who have excellent academic records but face financial difficulties. Selection is highly competitive as each university has a limited quota of nominations.
Method of application
Please ask the staff at the educational institution in which you are enrolled
※The number of students an educational institution can recommend depends on the number of international students enrolled in it. Please note that depending on your educational institution, you may not be able to apply.
Method of application
Please ask the staff at the educational institution in which you are enrolled
※The number of students an educational institution can recommend depends on the number of international students enrolled in it. Please note that depending on your educational institution, you may not be able to apply.
Scholarship details
Key facts about level, field, location, and institutions.
Study level
Bachelor,Masters
Field of study
Engineering
Host country
Japan
Competition
Medium
Opens
April 10, 2026
Eligibility
Who can apply and what academic or personal criteria you need to meet.
- The candidate is either enrolled as a full-time student in a graduate school in Japan or has an undergraduate degree, at the least, and is enrolled as a research student at the graduate level.
- The candidate is enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate school, junior college, college of technology (3rd year or above) or specialized course in a specialized training college in Japan.
- The candidate is enrolled as a full-time student in an advanced course in an undergraduate school, junior college, college of technology, or specialized training college in Japan.
- The candidate is enrolled as a full-time student in a preparatory Japanese language program in an undergraduate school or junior college in Japan.
- The candidate is enrolled as a full-time student in a university preparatory course in an educational institution in Japan with the objective to enroll in a university.
- The candidate is enrolled in a Japanese language institute wit
Application requirements
Documents and steps typically needed when you submit your application.
- 1. The candidate must meet the grading criteria as specified in the application guidelines.
- 2. The candidate must meet the required condition of Japanese or English languages.
- ※Except for the candidate studying at preparatory Japanese language program, a university preparatory course and Japanese language institutes.
Japanese
- a. Those who have passed N2 level or higher in JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test).
- b. Those who have a score of 200 points or more in Japanese as a Foreign Language of EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students).
- c. Those who are above the language level separately recognized by JASSO.
English
- d. Those who are above B2 level or higher in CEFR.
- 3. After the scholarship is granted, the candidate must agree to cooperate in the career path survey conducted by JASSO through the educational institution in which the candidate is enrolled
What is covered
Tuition, living costs, and other expenses included in this award.
- Graduate/undergraduate level : 48,000 yen per month
- Japanese language institutes : 30,000 yen per month