Yes, the Japanese government does provide financial help to international students through various scholarship programs.
The majority of scholarships are given to partially fund living expenses, tuition, and other significant expenditures involved in studying abroad; they are not intended to cover all of these costs.
Types of Financial Help
1. Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship
The Japanese government’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology has provided invitations to foreign students to study in Japan at the government’s expense.
The Japanese Government (MEXT) offers seven different kinds of scholarships.
· research students
· teacher training students
· undergraduate students
· Japanese studies students
· college of technology students
· specialized training college students
· Young Leaders Program (YLP) students
2. Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarships
JASSO provides the "Student Exchange Support Program” a Scholarship for Study in Japan under Agreement. This help is for For students approved by Japanese schools under student exchange contracts or other kinds of exchange arrangements with their home schools outside of Japan.
3. Local Government Scholarships
In Japan, local governments and local cultural organizations offer scholarships to both district residents and students enrolled in local schools.
Scholarships from private foundations are offered by private businesses or associations. Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in schools in a particular district, restricted to specific topics associated with the company. This is given to students from a particular nation or region with which the enterprise has exchanges.
