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JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

What it covers48,000 yen a month for students at universities and related institutions (30,000 yen at Japanese language institutions), usually for one year from April to March or six months from October to March

DeadlineVaries by school (apply through your Japanese university after you enrol; students with excellent EJU results can instead be selected in advance through the Reservation Program, chosen on the online EJU application)

Host countryJapan

SubjectsNo field restriction listed

Application effortMedium: Apply through your Japanese university (recommendation required)

Best suited toSelf-funded international students already studying in, or admitted to, a Japanese university

Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Privately financed international students who are outstanding in academic achievement and character and face financial difficulties. You must hold the Student status of residence (Dependent or Long-term Resident do not qualify). The scholarship pamphlet also lists a school recommendation and family-income limits.

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About this opportunity

JASSO pays a monthly allowance to privately financed international students in Japan who have financial need. Some schools cannot take part, so confirm with your university first.

Documents to prepare

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Passport or national IDAcademic transcripts and degree certificatesCVStatement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested)Reference or recommendation letters (if requested)Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested)Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested)English-language test result or other language proof (if required)Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there)

How to apply, step by step

Check that you are eligible. Privately financed international students who are outstanding in academic achievement and character and face financial difficulties. You must hold the Student status of residence (Dependent or Long-term Resident do not qualify). The scholarship pamphlet also lists a school recommendation and family-income limits.
Note the deadline. Varies by school (apply through your Japanese university after you enrol; students with excellent EJU results can instead be selected in advance through the Reservation Program, chosen on the online EJU application) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
Support your financial-need statement with clear documents and keep the numbers consistent across forms.

Quick answers

Who can apply for JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students?

What does JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students cover?

48,000 yen a month for students at universities and related institutions (30,000 yen at Japanese language institutions), usually for one year from April to March or six months from October to March

When is the deadline for JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students?

Varies by school (apply through your Japanese university after you enrol; students with excellent EJU results can instead be selected in advance through the Reservation Program, chosen on the online EJU application) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students?

Host countries: Japan.

What documents do I need for JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); Proof of family income or financial situation (if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students application?

Medium: Apply through your Japanese university (recommendation required)

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