Japan Scholarships for Indian Students
25+ verified scholarships — MEXT, JASSO, private foundations, and university-specific funding. All with amounts, eligibility, and deadlines.
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Cover tuition AND living expenses — the most generous funding options.
MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Track)
Japanese Government (MEXT)
Full tuition + approx. ¥117,000–¥145,000/month stipend (~₹69,000–₹86,000)
MEXT Scholarship (University Track)
Japanese Government (MEXT)
Full tuition + approx. ¥143,000–¥145,000/month stipend (~₹84,000–₹86,000)
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
Asian Development Bank + Japan
Full tuition + monthly allowance + travel + books + research
MEXT Young Leaders' Program (YLP)
Japanese Government (MEXT)
Full tuition + ~¥242,000/month (~₹1.4 lakh) + airfare
JICA SDGs Global Leader Program
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Full tuition + living expenses + travel
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP)
World Bank + Government of Japan
Full tuition + monthly stipend + airfare + insurance
Yoshida Scholarship Foundation (YKK Leaders 21)
Yoshida Scholarship Foundation / YKK
~¥200,000/month (~₹1.2 lakh) + up to ¥2.5M fees + travel
Panasonic Scholarship
Panasonic Corporation
Full tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
🎓Tuition Waivers
Reduce or eliminate tuition fees — combine with a stipend for full coverage.
✨Partial Scholarships
University-specific funding with varying coverage levels.
Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Rotary Yoneyama Foundation
¥100,000–¥140,000/month (~₹59,000–₹83,000) — tuition NOT directly covered
University of Tokyo Fellowship
University of Tokyo
~¥150,000–¥200,000/month + some tuition support
Kyoto University Scholarships
Kyoto University
Tuition support + monthly allowance (varies by program)
Waseda University Scholarships (incl. Ono Azusa)
Waseda University
Tuition reduction + grants; ~40% of intl students receive funding
Keio University Scholarships
Keio University
Varies by program (Design the Future, Ushioda, etc.)
Sophia University Scholarships
Sophia University
Tuition reduction + grants
Institute of Science Tokyo Scholarships
Institute of Science Tokyo (formerly Tokyo Tech)
Stipend + tuition support (varies)
📅Stipend Programs
Monthly allowance for living expenses — combine with tuition exemption.
JASSO Honors Scholarship
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
¥48,000/month (~₹28,000) — tuition NOT covered
JASSO Student Exchange Support (Agreement)
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
¥48,000–¥80,000/month (~₹28,000–₹47,000) — tuition NOT covered
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
~¥200,000/month (~₹1.2 lakh) — tuition NOT covered
Atsumi International Foundation (Sekiguchi Global Research)
Atsumi International Foundation
~¥250,000/month (~₹1.5 lakh) — tuition NOT covered
Kyoritsu International Foundation Scholarship
Kyoritsu International Foundation
~¥100,000/month (~₹59,000) — tuition NOT covered
JEES Scholarships (incl. Docomo/Ito)
Japan Educational Exchanges & Services (JEES)
Varies by program — stipend support
Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation
Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation
~¥180,000/month (~₹1.1 lakh) — tuition NOT covered
Asahi Glass (AGC) Foundation Scholarship
Asahi Glass (AGC) Foundation
Stipend support (confirm current amount)
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