JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students

What it covers

Living costs, JPY 48,000

Monthly stipend for academically strong, financially needy privately-financed international undergraduates enrolled in Japanese higher education. Application is through the current institution, which has a limited nomination quota.

Who can apply

Eligible countries in Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.

all

• Open to international applicants of any nationality.
• Applicants from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are eligible.
• Level: Bachelor.

Deadlines

1. ·Institution-specific nomination period2027 cycle

How to apply

1. Enroll at an eligible Japanese institution as a privately financed international student
2. Ask the institution’s international office about its JASSO nomination process
3. Submit documents to the institution when it opens nominations

Documents you need

• Institution nomination materials
• Academic record
• Evidence of financial need as required by institution

Official link and source

• Official page jasso.go.jp

Checked 14 November 2026. Confirm every detail with the provider before you apply.