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Scholarships for Indian Students in Japan

Government, university and Indian trust scholarships for studying in Japan, and how to combine them with a loan.

1 Japan-specific awards
10 Indian & global awards
Median total cost ₹24 lakh
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Which scholarships can Indian students get in Japan?

MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government) are specific to Japan. MEXT government scholarships, JASSO support and university fee waivers. Indian loan-scholarships such as Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship, J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship and K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad can also be used.

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Official sources: MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government) — official

Funding study in Japan

Country awards: MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government)
Typical budget: ₹15–35 lakh for a 2-year master's
University scholarships: MEXT government scholarships, JASSO support and university fee waivers

Scholarships

Scholarships to consider

Scholarships to consider
Scholarship	Covers	Timeline
MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government)	Tuition, a monthly stipend and return airfare	Embassy recommendation usually opens in April–May
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarship	Tuition, living expenses and one-way travel, up to a fixed limit	Applications usually open in early spring
J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship	A loan scholarship (interest-free) plus a possible travel grant	Applications usually open in January–March
K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad	An interest-free loan scholarship	Applications usually open in February–March
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarship	An interest-free loan scholarship	Applications usually open in January–March
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship	50% grant and 50% loan of tuition and living costs	Applications usually run January–March
Lady Meherbai D. Tata Education Trust Scholarship	A partial grant towards tuition and costs	Applications usually open in spring
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships	Tuition, travel, installation costs and a monthly allowance	Deadlines are set by each program, usually October–January
Stipendium Hungaricum	Tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation support and insurance	Applications usually close in January
Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship	Varies — usually a substantial grant towards costs	Through your local Rotary district, usually a year ahead
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship	Tuition, a living stipend, travel and insurance	Applications usually open once a year (spring)

Costs

What you're funding in Japan

What you're funding in Japan
University	Total in ₹
Kyoto	₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
Osaka	₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
Tohoku	₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
Nagoya	₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
Kyushu	₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
Hokkaido	₹24 lakh – ₹25 lakh
UTokyo	₹28 lakh – ₹30 lakh
Science Tokyo	₹29 lakh – ₹30 lakh

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Some, such as MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government); most awards are partial.

Yes — the loan usually covers the gap, and both count as proof of funds for the visa.

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