Philippines → Japan Guide

Scholarships for Filipino Students in Japan (2026/2027)

Compare 251 verified university grants, regional fellowships (188 targeted to Philippines/regional blocs), and full-tuition waivers in Japan open to Filipino passport holders.

Matching Grants:251
Fully Funded / Stipend:128
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251 Scholarships Found for Philippines Citizens in Japan

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University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo World History & Modern Civilization Full Ride Opportunity

The World History & Modern Civilization award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Developing Countries (DAC List).

Diploma / VocationalOn-campus1 yrFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jul 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo International Tourism & Destination Branding Full Ride Opportunity

The International Tourism & Destination Branding award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Master'sOn-campus5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: May 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Hotel & Resort Operations Management Full Ride Opportunity

The Hotel & Resort Operations Management award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

Diploma / VocationalOn-campus3 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jan 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Nursing & Midwifery Full Ride Opportunity

The Nursing & Midwifery award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for Bachelor's degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: Developing Countries (DAC List).

Bachelor'sOn-campus2.5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jun 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Human Geography & Urban Studies Full Ride Opportunity

The Human Geography & Urban Studies award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

PhDOn-campus3.5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Mar 2027
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Applied Mathematics & Modelling Full Ride Opportunity

The Applied Mathematics & Modelling award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Master'sOn-campus5+ yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Apr 2027
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Genetics & Evolutionary Genomics Full Ride Opportunity

The Genetics & Evolutionary Genomics award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

Diploma / VocationalOn-campus3.5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Dec 2026
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Modern Languages & Applied Linguistics Full Ride Opportunity

The Modern Languages & Applied Linguistics award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for Bachelor's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Bachelor'sOn-campus1 yrFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jun 2027
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Hotel & Resort Operations Management Full Ride Opportunity

The Hotel & Resort Operations Management award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for Postdoctoral degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Developing Countries (DAC List).

PostdoctoralOn-campus4 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jul 2027
Osaka University
Osaka, Japan

Osaka University Health Informatics & Digital Health Full Ride Opportunity

The Health Informatics & Digital Health award at Osaka University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Osaka, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

PhDOn-campus2.5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: May 2027
Osaka University
Osaka, Japan

Osaka University Economics & Econometrics Full Ride Opportunity

The Economics & Econometrics award at Osaka University provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Osaka, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

Master'sOn-campus1 yrFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Mar 2027
Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan

Tohoku University Genetics & Evolutionary Genomics Full Ride Opportunity

The Genetics & Evolutionary Genomics award at Tohoku University provides prestigious financial support for Postdoctoral degree seekers in Sendai, Japan. Eligibility: Developing Countries (DAC List).

PostdoctoralOn-campus4.5 yrsFull RideNo Test Required
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jun 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Theoretical & Experimental Physics Full Ride Opportunity

The Theoretical & Experimental Physics award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

PhDBlended0.5 yr / 6 mosFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Nov 2026
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Ecology & Conservation Biology Full Ride Opportunity

The Ecology & Conservation Biology award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Postdoctoral degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

PostdoctoralBlended4 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: May 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Marine Science & Biological Oceanography Full Ride Opportunity

The Marine Science & Biological Oceanography award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Developing Countries (DAC List).

Master'sOnline5+ yrsFull RideTOEFL 80+
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jun 2027
University of Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

University of Tokyo Religious Studies & Theology Full Ride Opportunity

The Religious Studies & Theology award at University of Tokyo provides prestigious financial support for Master's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Master'sBlended1.5 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jan 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Public Health & Global Epidemiology Full Ride Opportunity

The Public Health & Global Epidemiology award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

Diploma / VocationalOnline1 yrFull RideTOEFL 80+
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: May 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Nutrition & Dietetics Full Ride Opportunity

The Nutrition & Dietetics award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for Diploma / Vocational degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: Asia-Pacific Regional Students.

Diploma / VocationalBlended3 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Dec 2026
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Sociology & Social Research Full Ride Opportunity

The Sociology & Social Research award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

PhDBlended1.5 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Oct 2027
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto University Clinical & Applied Psychology Full Ride Opportunity

The Clinical & Applied Psychology award at Kyoto University provides prestigious financial support for Postdoctoral degree seekers in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: Developing Countries (DAC List).

PostdoctoralOnline3 yrsFull RideTOEFL 80+
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Nov 2026
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Ecology & Conservation Biology Full Ride Opportunity

The Ecology & Conservation Biology award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for Bachelor's degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: Developing Countries (DAC List).

Bachelor'sBlended5 yrsFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jan 2027
Rikkyo University
Tokyo, Japan

Rikkyo University Culinary Arts, Gastronomy & Food Service Full Ride Opportunity

The Culinary Arts, Gastronomy & Food Service award at Rikkyo University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Tokyo, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

PhDOnline2.5 yrsFull RideTOEFL 80+
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jun 2027
Osaka University
Osaka, Japan

Osaka University Biomedical Sciences Full Ride Opportunity

The Biomedical Sciences award at Osaka University provides prestigious financial support for PhD degree seekers in Osaka, Japan. Eligibility: India & South Asian Regional Grants.

PhDBlended0.5 yr / 6 mosFull RideIELTS 6.5
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Dec 2026
Osaka University
Osaka, Japan

Osaka University Public Health & Global Epidemiology Full Ride Opportunity

The Public Health & Global Epidemiology award at Osaka University provides prestigious financial support for Postdoctoral degree seekers in Osaka, Japan. Eligibility: Developing Countries (DAC List).

PostdoctoralOnline2 yrsFull RideTOEFL 80+
Grant / Funding
Full Tuition + $18,000 Annual Living Stipend (~$32,308 USD)
Deadline: Jan 2027

Philippines → Japan Study & Visa Roadmap (2026/2027)

Student Visa Track

Japanese Student Visa (Certificate of Eligibility): MEXT Scholarship recipients receive full visa fee waiver and ¥143,000–¥148,000/mo stipend.

Tuition & Funding Reality

National universities charge ~¥535,800/yr ($3,600), and MEXT waives 100% of tuition and flights.

English / IELTS for Filipino Applicants

Many US, UK, and European universities waive IELTS for Filipino applicants who completed high school and college in English with an MOI certificate.

Post-Study Work & Stay-Back

Designated Activities visa for post-graduation job hunting (up to 1 year).

Recommended Checklist for Filipino Candidates

Check Singapore’s ASEAN Undergraduate & SINGA PhD Scholarships for close-to-home full funding.
Request an MOI certificate from UP, Ateneo, DLSU, or UST to check IELTS waiver eligibility.
Pair DOST-SEI STEM grants with international host-university tuition waivers.

FAQs: Filipino Students Studying in Japan

Are there fully funded scholarships for Filipino students in Japan for 2026/2027?

Yes. ScholarshipPark tracks 251+ eligible scholarships for Filipino citizens studying in Japan, including 128 full-tuition or stipend-supported grants. Top pathways include Australia Awards Philippines, DOST-SEI Foreign Graduate Scholarships, Fulbright Philippines.

Can Filipino students study in Japan without IELTS?

There are currently 30 listed awards in Japan marked as No Test / MOI-flexible. Many US, UK, and European universities waive IELTS for Filipino applicants who completed high school and college in English with an MOI certificate.

What visa and proof of funds do Filipino applicants need for Japan?

Applicants require the Japanese Student Visa (Certificate of Eligibility). MEXT Scholarship recipients receive full visa fee waiver and ¥143,000–¥148,000/mo stipend.

Can Filipino graduates work in Japan after finishing their degree?

Yes. Japan offers: Designated Activities visa for post-graduation job hunting (up to 1 year). National universities charge ~¥535,800/yr ($3,600), and MEXT waives 100% of tuition and flights.