About
A fully funded scholarship to study for a bachelor’s degree in Japan, applied for through the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan. Studies are generally in Japanese after a preparatory year.
Who can apply?
Students from Pakistan: Pakistani citizens can apply.
Age and grade: age Check official site; Grades TBA.
Applicants through the Embassy in Pakistan; an older Embassy handout gives an age range of 17–21 and the mark sheet guidance asks for at least 70% in the last qualification. Applicants should be willing to study in Japanese.
How students get in
Through Pakistan’s national selection process.
Embassy recommendation route: the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan screens applicants and recommends candidates to MEXT.
What you need
- Higher secondary (and university, if applicable) transcripts
- Recommendation from class teacher or principal
- Proof of enrollment if applicable
Important dates
- Applications open: Not announced
- Application deadline: 5 Jun 2026
- Applications for the 2027 scholarship closed 5 Jun 2026; shortlisted candidates have been contacted. The Embassy charges no application fee and has no agents.
- Program dates: Not announced
Cost & financial aid
Fully funded. Financial aid: Fully funded.