Japan offers a wealth of opportunities, from Scholarships and Internships to Fellowships and youth summits. You can truly shape your future in Japan. In this post, I will provide a comprehensive List of BS MS PhD Scholarships in Japan for the 2026 intake. In Japan, most scholarships are funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Other popular options include those provided by the Asian Development Bank and various university-specific programs. Scholarships are available for students at all academic levels and in various fields. Below is a list of Bachelor’s (BS), Master’s (MS), and PhD scholarships in Japan for international students.
List of BS MS PhD Scholarships in Japan For 2026 Intake
- Host Country: Japan
- Scholarship by: Japanese Universities and the Japanese Government
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
1) University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2026 in Japan
- University: University of Tokyo
- Enrollment: October 2025 Fall
- Degree level: Master’s Degree
- Scholarship coverage: Fully Funded
- Link: University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship
2) KYOTO University ADB Scholarship 2026 in Japan
The ADB Japan Scholarship is available at Kyoto University for the Master’s degree program.
- Host Country: Japan
- University Name: Kyoto University
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Link: KYOTO University ADB Scholarship
3) Keio University, Japan ADB Scholarship 2026
- University Name: Keio University
- Degree Level: Masters
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Link: Keio University Japan ADB Scholarship
4) Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2026 in Japan
- Host Country: Japan
- University Name: Asia Pacific University (APU)
- Degree Level: Masters
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Name: ADB Scholarship
- Deadline: November 12, 2025, or January 9, 2026
- Link: Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship
6) Asia Pacific University MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan
This scholarship is funded by the Japanese Government to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs.
- Host Country: Japan
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 12th November 2025
- Link: Asia Pacific University MEXT Scholarship
7) MEXT Japan PNST Fellowship 2026 at Kyutech (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: Japan
- University: Kyutech
- Fellowship Name: Post-graduate study on Nano-Satellite Technologies (PNST)
- Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th November 2025
- Link: MEXT Japan PNST Fellowship
8) University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan
- Host Country: Japan
- University Name: University of Tokyo
- Study Level: Master’s, PhD
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: Each Department has its Deadline
- Link: University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship
9) Rotary Peace Fellowship
The fellowship includes a master’s degree program and a Professional Certificate program, offering 50 scholarships for master’s degrees and 80 fellowships for short certificate programs. Students can apply for the Rotary Fellowship to pursue a master’s degree program at International Christian University.
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