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Japanese Government Scholarships, Research Students 2027

Awarded by Government of Japan

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · 100% Tuition fees + Round-trip airfare + Stipend of up to 145,000 Yen/ month

Eligible Courses

Selected courses offered

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Universities & Research Institutes in Japan

Provider

Government of Japan

Last Verified On

19 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility for Japanese Government Scholarships, 2027:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in the following field of study
    • Humanities
    • Social Science
    • Mathematical Science
    • Physics
    • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
    • Biology and Biotechnology
    • Agriculture and Fishery
    • Environmental Science
    • Pharmaceutical Science
    • Geology and Geoinformatics
    • Civil Engineering
    • Architecture
    • Material Science / Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
    • Robotics
    • Information Technology
    • Sports Science
  • For Master’s course / Doctoral course (first phase)- A bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 70% marks. Candidates for the October 2026 class should receive their mark sheets and degrees by September 30, 2026.
  • For  Doctoral course (second phase)- Master's degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 70%. Candidates must have practical research/teaching/work experience after acquiring the required qualification by September 30th, 2026, for the October 2026 class.

Value of Japanese Government Scholarships, 2027:

  • The successful applicants of Japanese Government Scholarships, 2027 will receive:
    • Tuition fees.
    • Students receiving the preparatory education and non-regular students: 143,000 yen (Approx. Rs. 84,100) per month
    • Regular students enrolled in master’s or professional degree courses: 144,000 yen (Approx. Rs. 84,700) per month
    • Regular students enrolled in doctoral courses: 145,000 yen (Approx. Rs. 85,300) per month.
    • Round-trip airfare.

Application deadline: 15 May 2026

Source : Government of Japan
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of Japan. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Japanese Government Scholarships, Research Students 2027 is Expired.
  • Japanese Government Scholarships, Research Students 2027 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • Japanese Government Scholarships, Research Students 2027 is offered for Selected courses offered .
  • Japanese Government Scholarships, Research Students 2027 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Japanese Government Scholarships, Research Students 2027 is offered by Government of Japan.
  • Japanese Government Scholarships, Research Students 2027 covers Full Funding, 100% Tuition fees + Round-trip airfare + Stipend of up to 145,000 Yen/ month.