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38 Fully Funded Diploma scholarships are listed for Japan. A full award settles tuition and pays a living allowance on top, so the place is paid for rather than discounted. The next closing date is 5 November 2026, for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship.
38 scholarships · fully funded first
closing soonNihon University — Approximately 60 types of grant and loan scholarship programs totaling over 1 billion yen that can be customized to suit each student's situation.
Soka University — 学業成績優秀者を奨励する給付奨学金
Tohoku University of Art and Design — 年間100万円の寄附金額を上限として、人数および一人当たりの金額を選考委員及び寄付者で協議し分配。
Tottori University
Tsukuba University — 自然災害による被害を受けた学生への支援金。
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology — 2年を超える在学期間に係る授業料を全額免除します。
Osaka Institute of Technology — A grant-type scholarship with no need to repay, supporting students with financial difficulties based on household income and academic performance.
Osaka Institute of Technology — A loan-type scholarship program implemented by JASSO for students who qualify based on financial and academic criteria.
Ibaraki Christian College
Kanazawa College of Art
Tokyo Institute of Technology — 経済的支援が必要な学生を対象とした奨学金。
International University of Japan
International University of Japan
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
in Japan
Scholarships at other levels
Most of these awards come from Kanagawa University (5) and Kumamoto Gakuen University (3).
Every listing shows what the award pays, the degree level it is for, who may apply and the closing date. Read those before you start: awards that cover living costs usually ask for more paperwork, and a missed deadline cannot be appealed.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship closes on 5 November 2026.
We list 38. Each card shows the award type, level, eligibility and deadline.
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