TAISEI Scholarship for International Students (JEES)

Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) （公財）日本国際教育支援協会 6 eligible countries or regions After you enrol
¥150,000 per month
No tuition covered
Amount ¥150,000 /mo
Tuition Not covered
Travel to Japan Not covered
Duration The minimum years required for graduation or completion

How to apply

1
Ask your university

Your international student office nominates you — you cannot apply on your own.

2
Oct 2026-Jan 2027
Applications open

Source wording: “Oct.-Jan.”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.

3
Document screening + Interview

Expect each stage in that order.

This award is school-nominated. Applying to the foundation directly will not work — your university's international student office decides who is put forward, so go to them first and ask whether they nominate for it.
Designated schools only — contact the school.

Can I apply?

  • Nationality

    Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam

  • Study level

    Bachelor, Master's, Professional degree

  • Field of study

    Architecture and Civil Engineering

  • Where you must be

    You must already be enrolled at a school in Japan. A “Student” visa is required.

  • Also required

    Please refer to the application guidelines for details.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥150,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how longThe minimum years required for graduation or completion
With another scholarship Allowed, other grants up to ¥50,000/mo
Awarded last year 4 (2025)
Places this year 5