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JASSO Honors Scholarship

Japan · Japan Student Services Organization · Bachelor's & Master's

A monthly scholarship for privately financed international students with strong grades at Japanese institutions.

Why our counselors picked it

  • Monthly stipend
  • For self-funded international students already enrolled
  • Your school recommends you

Funded by: Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

What it pays for

Monthly stipend JPY 48,000 for graduate students (master's/doctoral/research students) and JPY 30,000 for Japanese language institution students. Paid for up to 12 months (April–March) or 6 months (October–March).

Who can apply

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD / Doctorate

Application window

Applied for after enrolment through the host university in line with the university term.

For Bangladeshi applicants: Eligibility requires average monthly remittance excluding entrance and tuition fees to be less than JPY 90,000.

Official website

Japan student visa guide

https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/