JASSO Honors Scholarships for International Students at University of Tokyo, Japan

Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship :

The applications are open to apply for the Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2025 in Japan for the October 2025 enrollment. International students can apply for the Japanese Government MEXT University Recommended Scholarship to study at university. 

Criteria:

All international students currently residing outside of Japan are eligible to apply.

Candidates must have completed or be in the process of completing their previous degree before October 2025.

Applicants with an undergraduate degree are eligible for a master’s degree.

Those with a master’s degree certificate are eligible for a PhD degree.

Students must have a CGPA of 3 on a scale of 4 or an equivalent 80% in their previous degree.

University of Osaka MEXT Scholarship in Japan

The Scholarship is open to Nationals of all countries. The Scholarship is awarded by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT). It covers Airfare, Tuition, Stipend, and Insurance. 

Criteria:

Nationality: Non-Japanese with diplomatic ties to Japan.

Age: Generally born after April 2, 1990 (rare exceptions).

Academic: Bachelor’s equivalent (16 years of education, or a 3+ year degree from abroad).

Language: Willingness to learn Japanese and adapt.

Health: Certified good health.

KUT Japan Special Scholarship Program:

The aim of the Kochi University Special Scholarship Program (SSP) is to support the development of advanced Research at the University by inviting Researchers from around the world. The KUT Special Scholarship Program is a 3-year doctoral Scholarship with a strong interest in engaging in Research.​

Criteria:

The Scholarship is open to all Nationals.

The supervisor must agree to host the applicants. Supervisor permission required.

Applicants must have a Comparable Master’s degree (or expected).

Age 35 or under at enrollment.

Strong academic record from reputable universities.

KYOTO University ADB Scholarship 2025 in Japan

The ADB Japan Scholarship Program awards 300 scholarships annually to students from ADB Member countries to pursue a Master’s degree program in Eligible Universities under the ADB Scholarship Program.

Graduate School of Economics

Master’s Program in  East Asia Sustainable Economic Development Studies

Graduate School of Management

International MBA Program (MBA)

Criteria for the ADB Scholarship:

Not hold dual citizenship.

Have gained admission into an approved university and approved degree program.

Holds a bachelor’s degree at the time of admission.

Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience.

The University of Tokyo has 15 Graduate Schools and each school has different departments. You can apply for the Master’s and PhD Degree programs at the Tokyo University. IELTS is Not required if you have completed your previous education at an English language Medium University. 

Criteria:

The scholarship is open to all Nationals (except Japanese).

Applicants who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree can apply.

Meet the English Language Requirements.

Satisfy the University Admission Requirements.

OIST Research Internship Program Description

The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Internship program in STEM fields. The internship is typically 3 to 6 months. These short-term placements give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. Research Interns will work under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.

Support

The following supports are only available for the research intern and do not extend to dependents, family members, or others.

Internship Allowance

2,400 JPY per working day

Commuting Allowance

OIST Shuttle Bus Pass

Travel Expenses

One direct round-trip air ticket (travel date will be closest date to the term of placement)

Accommodation

Furnished accommodation on or off campus

Administrative Support

Acquisition of Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) for your visa application and as well as registration procedures