Japan · Government MEXT Scholarship 2027
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Government of Japan
Full Ride
Bachelor's Master's PhD
+1
Open · Next: April–May 2026
Scholarships
Language Program Scholarships for International Students
Find 10 language program scholarships available to international students. Government-funded, university-administered, and private foundation awards.
Japan · Government 
Croatia · Government Scholarships of the Republic of Croatia - Croatian Language (Pool 2)
Ministry of Science, Education and Youth of the Republic of Croatia
One-semester course or two-week summer seminar in Croatian
Language
Open · Next: Apply by 10 April 2026 for 2026/2027
France · Government French Government Scholarships (Bourses du Gouvernement Français)
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (Embassy SCAC)
Coverage varies by country; may include living allowance, tuition, social security and benefits
Master's PhD Language
Open · Next: Annual; deadlines set locally by each French embassy's SCAC
Türkiye · Government Türkiye Scholarships - KATİP Turkish Language Programme
Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)
Full Ride
Language
Open · Next: Seasonal windows, announced periodically
Japan · Government JASSO Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship (EJU-based)
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
Reserves JPY 48,000/month (JPY 30,000 language students), paid on enrolment
Bachelor's Language
Open · Next: Tied to EJU sessions in June and November each year
Taiwan · Government Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)
Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Fixed NTD 28,000/month stipend for 2, 3, 6, 9 or 12 months of Mandarin study
Language
Open · Next: Annual, around 1 Feb–31 March; applied via ROC overseas mission
Italy · Government Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students (MAECI)
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)
EUR 10,800 for 9-month programmes (three installments); EUR 3,600 for 3-month language courses; insurance
Master's PhD Language
Open · Next: Annual; 2026-27 deadline was 26 March 2026, 2 p.m. CET
Croatia · Government Scholarships of the Republic of Croatia - Bilateral (Pool 1)
Ministry of Science, Education and Youth of the Republic of Croatia
Funded study or research mobility (language course to full BA/MA/PhD)
Bachelor's Master's PhD
+1
Open · Next: Apply by 10 April 2026 for 2026/2027
Japan · Government Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students (JASSO)
Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
JPY 48,000/month (graduate & UG); JPY 30,000 for language students
Bachelor's Master's PhD
+1
Open · Next: Annual; recommended by your enrolled school
Japan · Government Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - Japanese Studies Students
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Full Ride
Language
Open · Next: Annual; embassy recommendation only, enrol that autumn