Want to study medicine in Japan without worrying about finances? Today, we have an exciting scholarship opportunity in Japan just for you. The Economic Research Institute for ASEAN, through its official portal, has announced the call for applications for the ASEAN-Japan Medical Scholarship Programme 2027-2035. This prestigious scholarship program, funded and managed by ERIA and Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), offers an incredible opportunity for students from ASEAN countries to pursue full-time undergraduate medical studies at participating medical institutes in Japan.
The goal of the medical scholarship is to support talented ASEAN students studying medicine in Japan and enable them to become leading doctors and health experts. It is a fully funded scholarship; the host organization provides generous support to students, covering full tuition, living expenses, airfare, and more. So, are you interested in this amazing scholarship in Japan? If so, check out more details on the benefits, requirements, and application process below.
Details About ASEAN-Japan Medical Scholarship Programme 2027
- Host Country: Japan
- Host Institutes: Japanese Medical Schools
- Eligible Countries: Citizens of ASEAN
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Course: Medicine
- Degree Level: Undergraduate
- Application Deadline:
- Category A: April 30th, 2026 (Students who complete the selection process in English)
- Category B: August 31st, 2026 (Students who complete the application using both English and Japanese)
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Degree Duration
- The duration of the degree programme is 6 years, followed by 2 years of paid clinical training
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship offers financial support to the students:
- Full tuition and admission fees coverage
- Stationary allowance
- Return Airfare coverage to/from Japan
- Allowance to cover living expenses during your stay in Japan
Eligiblity Criteria
Category A:
- Applicants need to complete their application in English
- Accepting applications from students from ASEAN member states
- Students in the first or second year of medical studies at ASEAN universities
Category B:
- Applicants complete their application in Japanese and English
- Individuals from ASEAN member states can apply
- First/Second year undergraduate medical students at ASEAN medical institutes
- Only women candidates can apply for this category
Required Documents
- Application Form (Available on the official portal)
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Undergraduate academic transcript verified by the official stamps
- Essay
- One recommendation letter
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How to Apply?
Applicants interested in the ASEAN-Japan Medical Scholarship Programme 2027-2035 need to download the application form from offical portal. Once you complete your application form, submit it as a PDF file along with all supporting documents to email hcu.ajmsp@eria.org and cc achmad.solikhin@eria.org and nanda.putri@eria.org.
For more details, visit the offical link below:
APPLY FOR ASEAN JAPAN MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP 2027
