NationalEducation
MEXT Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
文部科学省外国人留学生学習奨励費
In short: A monthly scholarship (¥48,000, or ¥30,000 at Japanese language schools) for privately financed international students recommended by their school.Privately financed international students at universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, colleges of technology, vocational school specialised courses, preparatory courses or Japanese language institutions, who are excellent academically and in character and have financial difficulty.(Source: www.jasso.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: FY2026 per JASSO page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.jasso.go.jp/ryugaku/scholarship_j/shoreihi/about.html
Who qualifies
- Privately financed international students at universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, colleges of technology, vocational school specialised courses, preparatory courses or Japanese language institutions, who are excellent academically and in character and have financial difficulty. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Enrolled at an eligible school and recommended by it. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Only the statuses listed below.
Eligible: Student (留学)
Excluded: Dependent (家族滞在), Long-Term Resident (定住者)
Only "Student" status; any other status (e.g. Dependent, Long-Term Resident) is not eligible.
[official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Where to apply
- Apply through your school; selection is by school recommendation. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
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Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- University/graduate level: ¥48,000 per month; Japanese language institutions: ¥30,000 per month. Normally April–March (1 year) or October–March (6 months). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、学習奨励費について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about the MEXT Honors Scholarship. Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.