JASSO Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

Partially Funded GovernmentBachelor'sMaster'sPhD

A need-and-merit stipend administered by the Japan Student Services Organization for international students who are already enrolled at a Japanese institution on a privately financed basis, with selection delegated to the host university.

Award

$3,686 – $6,144

Estimated value

Deadline

≈ varies by host institution, typically early in the academic year

Estimated, not an official date

Covers: Living stipend

Tuition fees Not covered
Living stipend Covered
Travel Not covered
Health insurance Not covered
Arrival allowance Not covered

Education
Minimum: High School Diploma
Study level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Field of study
All fields
Nationality
Open to all non-Japanese students already enrolled in Japan
Age limit
No formal age limit
GPA
Strong first-term academic performance; both merit and financial need considered
Language
No requirement stated
Other requirements
- Only available to students already enrolled at a Japanese institution
- Selection delegated to the host university, not applied for directly to JASSO

1
Enroll at a Japanese institution
2
Apply through host university's international office
3
University nominates candidates to JASSO

Required documents

Enrollment certificate
Academic transcripts
Financial documentation

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

Apply on official website

Provider: Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) (Government)
Funded by: Government of Japan
Duration: 12 months (renewable)
Intake: Varies by university
Where to study: Participating Japanese universities and colleges

University-Specific Deadline
≈ varies by host institution, typically early in the academic year
Estimated

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