Scholarships
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Since 1954, the Government of Japan has been offering scholarships to foreign nationals from various countries around the world to study in Japan. The Japanese Government offers the following scholarships annually to U.S. citizens living in Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska through the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle.
Currently Accepting Applications
Japanese Studies Student (DUE February 1, 2022)Successful applicants from the first stage must come to the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle on February 27 for written examinations. Interviews will be held the following day for those who pass the examination. To submit your application, please follow the instructions below.
Japanese Studies Student Scholarship - Open for 2023 Applications
Scholarships
Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Available to high school graduates and above |
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Research Student Scholarship
Available to university graduates |
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Specialized Training College Students Scholarship
Available to high school graduates and above |
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Japanese Studies Student Scholarship
Available to undergraduate students who are currently majoring in Japan related studies |
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Please note that in some circumstances such as travel restrictions or curfews, there are possibilities that the selection process will be canceled, or applicants will not be able to depart to Japan even after being selected as scholarship students. All applications will be subject to a document screening after the designated application deadline. Only those applicants who pass the document screening will be invited to the Consulate for examinations and an interview. To see examples of past examination questions and answers, please visit the Study in Japan website. |
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If you are not eligible and/or would like to look into other funding, please read the Scholarship for International Students in Japan (2021-2022) pamphlet. Included in this informational pamphlet are listings for JASSO Scholarships, Local Governments/Local International Associations Scholarships, and Private Foundation Scholarships. Individual schools are not listed in the pamphlet, but it is recommended to contact schools directly about funding opportunities. You can search for schools here. |
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Questions? Please see our MEXT Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the Educational Affairs Specialist at education@se.mofa.go.jp. |
Scholarship Benefits
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Consulate-General of Japan 701 Pike Street, Suite 1000, Seattle, WA 98101 https://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp/ |
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Warning: questionable online announcements Regarding Japanese Government scholarships: A number of Japanese Embassies located in Africa are reporting that unidentified organizations are giving misleading announcements of scholarships to trick prospective students, who wish to study in Japan. The announcements pretend to be offering students a chance to apply for a scholarship. These organizations even ask for a deposit of money to guarantee the handling of the application process. The only way to apply for a Japanese government scholarship is through the Japanese embassy (or through selected consulates-general of Japan) in your home country, or through a participating Japanese university. Also, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will you be asked to pay a deposit to apply for Japanese government scholarships. Scholarship applications are always free of charge. Please be aware of questionable announcements related to Japanese government scholarships and make sure to obtain information about Japanese government scholarships only from Japanese diplomatic establishments abroad such as embassies and consulates. |
Related Links
Studying in Japan Useful Websites and University Program Information
Studying in Japan Comprehensive Website
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
Japan Study Support Information for Foreign Students
The International Priority Graduate Program
Program for Leading Graduate Schools
Japanese Government Scholarship Alumni Association
Amanogawa: Pacific Northwest Japanese Government Scholarship Alumni Association
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