Meiji University, one of Japan’s most prestigious private research universities in Tokyo, is offering the International Students Incentive Scholarship Program for outstanding international students. This scholarship supports scholars across various academic fields, combining financial aid with opportunities for academic and cultural exchange.↚
Study in Japan with the Meiji University International Scholarship for Excellence
Scholarship Details
The scholarship provides full or partial tuition fee waivers, exemption from admission and examination fees, a monthly stipend of 100,000 JPY, and coverage of international travel expenses to and from Japan. It is designed to support students facing financial difficulties while recognizing academic excellence.
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Who Should Apply
High-achieving international students admitted to undergraduate or graduate programs at Meiji University. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and academic excellence, and be committed to contributing to the university’s international academic community.
Graduate Programs – Advanced Research Courses
- First Intake (Fall 2025): Application deadline – May 9, 2025
- Second Intake (Spring 2026): Application deadline – November 7, 2025
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Undergraduate Programs – Bachelor’s
- Global Japanese Studies Program (English-taught): Applications open late August 2025, close September 3, 2025
- Other faculties (Economics, Media & Communication, etc.): Deadline September 3, 2025
Benefits of the Scholarship
Full or partial tuition fee waiver
Exemption from admission and examination fees
Monthly stipend of 100,000 JPY
Round-trip international travel expenses to Japan after admission
Exemption from admission and examination fees
Monthly stipend of 100,000 JPY
Round-trip international travel expenses to Japan after admission
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Eligibility Criteria
Outstanding international students admitted to Meiji University programs
Demonstrated financial need and academic excellence
Commitment to participate in international academic and cultural exchange
Demonstrated financial need and academic excellence
Commitment to participate in international academic and cultural exchange
