Your Gateway to Graduate Study in Japan: INPEX Japan Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)
About the Program
Since 1981, the INPEX Scholarship Foundation has promoted international friendship and academic excellence. In 2026, they will award postgraduate scholarships to candidates residing overseas in the eligible countries. You must secure a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from a prospective Japanese research supervisor or graduate programme before applying
Who Should Apply
Open to national applicants from Indonesia, Australia, UAE, and Japanese nationals (for outbound track) who are under 30 years old (under 35 for outbound applicants), with a Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, engineering, or related fields and a GPA of 3.00 or higher
What’s Included
You will receive:
- Full tuition coverage including admission and exam fees
- Monthly living allowance of ¥160,000 (~USD 1,100–1,200)
- Round‑trip airfare from home country to Japan
- Commuter pass for travel within Japan
- Arrival allowance of ¥60,000
- Pre-departure Japanese language training and insurance coverage
- Duration of support: up to 2 years and 8 months
Timeline & Selection
- Deadline to apply: 31 October 2025
- Early-stage interviews held in January 2026
- Initial results announced in February 2026, with final awardees confirmed by March 2026
- Study typically begins around April or October 2026 depending on your programme
Application Requirements
Submit a complete application including:
- Application form and a recent passport‑style photo
- Academic transcripts and bachelor’s degree certificate or proof of pending graduation
- Two or more recommendation letters
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Acceptance from a Japanese university or supervisor
- English proficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL, or similar, after October 2023)
- Japanese language certificate (JLPT) if available
- Health certificate
- You may also need permission from your current institution/employer if relevant
Why It Matters
This is one of Japan’s most inclusive and comprehensive scholarships for international graduate study. With full funding, language support, and freedom to choose your host institution, it empowers top scholars from eligible countries to pursue advanced degrees in scientific and technical fields at Japanese universities—while promoting cross-cultural connections and research excellence