Scholarships for Bangladeshi students in Japan
The MEXT government scholarship, JASSO support and university awards: who each suits and how to plan an application.
Quick answer: the best-known route is the MEXT (Japanese government) scholarship. Other support includes JASSO and university awards. For MEXT the detail is in our MEXT guide.
We state no amounts or deadlines, because we did not read the current notices.
The main routes
| Route | What to know |
|---|---|
| MEXT scholarship | Offered by the Japanese government. Applicants usually go through the Japanese embassy or through a university recommendation. Read the current guideline. |
| JASSO | A government body that supports international students in Japan. Some support is for students already enrolled, so check the eligibility rules. |
| University awards | Many universities have fee reductions or scholarships for international students. |
| Private foundations | Smaller awards exist. Check each one's official page. |
How to prepare
- Choose fields and universities that match your results.
- Read the guideline for dates, ages, grades and documents.
- Prepare certificates and transcripts early. See attestation of degree and transcript.
- Plan the language. Japanese is an advantage even for English-taught programmes.
- Learn the cost of life. See student cost of living in Japan and part-time work.
Common mistakes
- Paying an agent for a "MEXT seat".
- Missing the embassy's dates.
- Treating part-time work as the plan for funding.
Main idea: use the official guideline, and prepare documents early.
Update log
- 30 October 2026: written; published on 30 October 2026. Amounts and dates change, so check the official page before you act.
