Japan scholarships for Bangladeshi students
A full government scholarship through the embassy, and monthly support once you are in Japan.
Check which awards fit meLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Awards open to Bangladeshi students
MEXT Scholarship (Embassy recommendation)
Japanese Government
- Covers
- Tuition, allowance, airfare
- Round
- 2027 closed; April to May
- Level
- Undergraduate and research
- Age
- Under 35 for research
Apply through the Ministry of Education, Bangladesh. Written exam and interview; first screening May to July.
View on official site ↗Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship
JASSO
- Covers
- ¥48,000 a month
- Length
- 12 or 6 months
- Level
- UG and graduate
- Language school
- ¥30,000 a month
For privately funded students already in Japan; apply through your school.
View on official site ↗Plan a year ahead for MEXT
MEXT embassy recruitment runs in April and May of the year before you start. Watch the Embassy of Japan’s scholarship notice and the Ministry of Education from early in the year.
Official sources
- Embassy of Japan: MEXT ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- JASSO: Honors Scholarship ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Study in Japan: MEXT ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.