Japan Scholarships & Research Funding Opportunities 2026 for Tanzanians
The general public is hereby informed that a wide range of Japan Scholarships and Research Funding Opportunities 2026 are now available for eligible Tanzanian citizens.
These opportunities support Undergraduate studies, Master’s Degrees, PhD programmes, professional training, research internships, and advanced research fellowships in Japan.
The scholarships are offered by the Government of Japan (MEXT), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japanese universities, and reputable public and private research institutions.
1.0 Types of Scholarships and Fellowships Available
1.1 Government of Japan (MEXT) Scholarships
Coverage:
- Undergraduate
- Master’s Degree
- PhD
- College of Technology
- Teacher Training
- Specialized Training
Benefits:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend
- Return airfare
Application Link:
Embassy of Japan in Tanzania
1.2 JICA Scholarships & Knowledge Co-Creation Programs (KCCP)
Coverage:
- Short-term professional training programmes
- Long-term professional training programmes
Fields Include:
- Infrastructure development
- Statistics
- Agriculture
- Public policy
- Industrial development
Eligibility:
- Government and institutional officers
- Application through nomination by Tanzanian authorities
More Information:
JICA Official Website
1.3 Scholarships from Japanese Private Foundations & NGOs
1.3.1 Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Research Fellowship
- Duration: 3–6 months
- Eligibility: PhD holders
- Fields: Natural sciences, engineering, medicine
- Deadline: Around June annually
Matsumae International Foundation – Official Website
1.3.2 Bishop Williams Memorial Fund – Visiting Researcher Program
- Duration: 3–12 months
- Fields: Humanities, theology, cultural studies
- Deadline: October annually
1.4 University-Specific Scholarships in Japan
- Kyoto University
- Hokkaido University
- Yokohama National University (YNU)
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
- Kansai University
- University of Tsukuba
2.0 General Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Tanzanian citizen
- Meet academic requirements of the programme
- Submit certified academic transcripts and certificates
- Meet health and character requirements
- Hold a PhD for postdoctoral fellowships (where applicable)
3.0 Scholarship Coverage
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip international airfare
- Health insurance
- Research funding
- Japanese language training (where applicable)
4.0 Application Procedures
- MEXT: Apply through the Embassy of Japan in Tanzania
- JICA: Apply through relevant ministries
- Universities: Apply directly via official websites
- Research Fellowships: Apply online
5.0 Recommended Central Information Source
Study in Japan – Official Scholarship Pamphlet
6.0 Application Deadlines
- JSPS Fellowships: April & August
- OIST Internships: April
- MIF Fellowships: June
- University Programmes: Rolling deadlines
Issued by:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Dodoma – Tanzania
Email: ps@moe.go.tz
