Financial Aid

The financial aid system for international students will be revised from AY 2026. Please click【here】(updated on January 29th, 2026) to check the main revisions.
Detailed information on each financial aid will be announced once it's ready.

Scholarships by Meiji University (Determined before enrollment)

1. Meiji University Special Grant for Privately Financed International Students

〈No application required〉
This program aims to support promising students from overseas who can contribute to the advancement and globalization of Meiji University's education and research. It seeks to nurture individuals who will succeed in the international arena.
【Eligible Students】
　●Students enrolling in the 2026 academic year
　　※Eligible students will be determined by each faculty based on the results in the following entrance examinations:
　　・Entrance examination for international students（Type Ⅰ and Type Ⅱ）
　　・Entrance examination for English Track of School of Global Japanese Studies
　　・Entrance examination for overseas designated schools
【Amount of Grant】
　Tuition fee（4 years）
　※Continuing review every fiscal year

Scholarships by Meiji University (Determined after enrollment)

2. Meiji University Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

〈Application required〉
This scholarship is intended to support international students who require financial assistance to pursue their studies or research at our university.

Monthly stipend	Eligibility	Number of recipients	Application period
50,000 JPY/ month Up to 6 months at each semester	Those deemed to require financial assistance for their education.() ()please refer to the application guidelines for more details.	<Spring Semester > Approximately 100 (total of all undergraduate and graduate students) <Fall Semester> The same above.	<Spring semester> Mid- to late April <Fall semester> Late September to early October *The application period is subject to change.

For more information and Application Guidline, Click here.

3. Meiji University Grant for Academic Excellence for Privately Financed International Students

〈Application required〉
In order to encourage academic achievement, the grant will be awarded to students who demonstrate excellent academic performance after enrollment.

Amount of Grant	Eligibility	Number of recipients	Application period
<Undergraduate students> Students with a GPA of 3.50 or higher : 400,000JPY Students with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.49 : 300,000JPY <Graduate students> Students with a GPA of 3.00 or higher : 200,000JPY	Undergraduate and graduate students in their second year or above with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. () ()please refer to the application guidelines for more details.	Approximately 210 students (Total of the Spring semester and Fall semester)	<Spring semester> Mid- to late April <Fall semester> Late September to early October *The application period is subject to change.

For more information and Application Guidline, Click here.

4. Meiji University Parents’ Association Union Scholarship for International Students

〈No application required〉

This scholarship aims to support first-year international students, ensuring a smooth start to their study life at Meiji University. Recipients are nominated by International Education Center.

Stipend	Number of recipients	Selection period
200,000 JPY	10 (One from each school)	Spring semester

5. Meiji University Globalization Support Fund Limited Scholarship for International Students

〈No application required〉
This scholarship is offered to 2nd-year undergraduate students who have achieved excellent academic performance in their first year.

Stipend	Number of recipients	Selection period
150,000 JPY	22 (2 students from each school)	Spring semester (For English Track students who enroll in September: Fall semester)

6. Meiji University Emergency Scholarship for International Students

This emergency scholarship is available to international students enrolled at Meiji University who are experiencing financial difficulties due to a sudden change in their living environment.

Financial support	Example of sudden change in living environment	Acceptance of application
One-fourth of the annual tuition fee	【Important Note】All of the following circumstances must occur within ONE YEAR after enrollment. (1) Householder's death, disappearance, missing (2) Unemployment of the householder (only involuntary loss of employment, excluding voluntary unemployment, pay cuts, poor performance, etc) (3) Injuries/disease of the householder (only in cases of absence from work due to hospitalization for more than three months) (4) Extensive damage of the householder's house from natural disasters or fires	As needed

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship / JASSO Scholarship

■ MEXT Scholarship Program (Embassy Recommendation)

■ Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students (JASSO)

This scholarship supports privately financed international students who have achieved excellent academic performance. Recipients can receive 48.000yen per month for up to 12 months.

The application period typically starts in April, and there is also a reservation program for pre-arrival admission.

Announcements will be made to all students via Oh-o!Meiji system or directly to the nominated students. For more information, visit the following JASSO websites.

Scholarships by the foundations

■ Foundation scholarships

There are approximately 50 types of scholarships offered by various foundations and institutions each year. The application process, duration, and stipend amount vary depending on each scholarship. For more details, you can refer to the following page.

Scholarships by the foundations

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