JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement)

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

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

Who can apply

Students accepted under a short-term student exchange agreement between their home institution and a Japanese school; excellent academic performance and character; unable to afford the stay without support; must return to the home institution afterwards. Applicants must come from a country with diplomatic relations with Japan (Taiwan and Palestine are also eligible).

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About this opportunity

JASSO supports exchange students who go to a Japanese university for a short period (from 8 days up to a year) under an agreement between their own university and the Japanese one. You apply through your home university.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Students accepted under a short-term student exchange agreement between their home institution and a Japanese school; excellent academic performance and character; unable to afford the stay without support; must return to the home institution afterwards. Applicants must come from a country with diplomatic relations with Japan (Taiwan and Palestine are also eligible).
2. Note the deadline. Varies by university (contact your current university for its internal deadline) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID copy; Academic transcript; Proof of current enrolment at your home university; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference letter from a lecturer (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).
4. 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

1. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
2. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
3. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
4. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
5. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.

Quick answers

Who can apply for JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement)?

Students accepted under a short-term student exchange agreement between their home institution and a Japanese school; excellent academic performance and character; unable to afford the stay without support; must return to the home institution afterwards. Applicants must come from a country with diplomatic relations with Japan (Taiwan and Palestine are also eligible).

What does JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement) cover?

80,000 yen a month for a stay of 8 days to 1 year in Japan

When is the deadline for JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement)?

Varies by university (contact your current university for its internal deadline) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement)?

Host countries: Japan.

What documents do I need for JASSO Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement)?

Passport or national ID copy; Academic transcript; Proof of current enrolment at your home university; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference letter from a lecturer (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 Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement) application?

Low: Nomination by your home university