INPEX Scholarship Foundation 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇯🇵 Japan · Offered by INPEX Scholarship Foundation · For Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇯🇵 Japan
Provider: INPEX Scholarship Foundation
Degree levels: Master's, PhD
Funding: Tuition, monthly stipend and round-trip airfare.
Deadline: 2027 round: 1 Jul – 31 Oct 2026 (closed). Not open to Pakistani applicants.
Expected opening: Expected Jul 2027 (eligible countries only)
Duration: Up to 2 years (Master's).
Professor contact: Not required to apply.

Official website Application page

About the INPEX Scholarship Foundation

For applicants residing abroad from selected countries, mainly in science and engineering; check the current list of eligible countries.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Only citizens of Indonesia, Australia and the UAE in recent rounds. Pakistan is NOT currently eligible.

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree with strong grades, admission to a Master's programme at a Japanese university (STEM for Indonesia).

Language requirements

English or Japanese, as the Japanese university requires.

What the scholarship covers

Tuition, monthly stipend and round-trip airfare.

Tuition: Full tuition.
Stipend and benefits: About JPY 160,000/month (unofficial figure).
Duration: Up to 2 years (Master's).

Deadline and opening date

2027 round: 1 Jul – 31 Oct 2026 (closed). Not open to Pakistani applicants.

Expected opening: Expected Jul 2027 (eligible countries only).

Required documents

Foundation application form
Degree certificate and transcripts
Admission or application to a Japanese university
Recommendation letters
Essay

How to apply

Apply online to the INPEX Scholarship Foundation (eligible countries only).

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the INPEX Scholarship Foundation?

Only citizens of Indonesia, Australia and the UAE in recent rounds. Pakistan is NOT currently eligible. Bachelor's degree with strong grades, admission to a Master's programme at a Japanese university (STEM for Indonesia).

What does the INPEX Scholarship Foundation cover?

Tuition, monthly stipend and round-trip airfare. About JPY 160,000/month (unofficial figure).

What is the INPEX Scholarship Foundation deadline?

2027 round: 1 Jul – 31 Oct 2026 (closed). Not open to Pakistani applicants. Expected opening: Expected Jul 2027 (eligible countries only).

Is IELTS required for the INPEX Scholarship Foundation?

English or Japanese, as the Japanese university requires.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the INPEX Scholarship Foundation?

Not required to apply.

How do I apply for the INPEX Scholarship Foundation?