11 Scholarships With a Real Monthly Stipend (Verified)

5. MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship

Country: Japan | Level: Research student track (pathway to Master’s/PhD)

Stipend: ¥143,000/month (preparatory/non-regular), ¥144,000/month (regular Master’s/professional students), ¥145,000/month (regular doctoral students), plus a regional allowance of ¥2,000–3,000/month in designated areas

Also covers: tuition, exam and matriculation fees waived, round-trip international airfare

Deadline: Set by each Japanese embassy/consulate, typically opening mid-April

Apply: through your local Japanese embassy or consulate

6. KAUST Fellowship

Country: Saudi Arabia | Level: MS and PhD

Stipend: $1,667/month (MS, $20,000/year), $2,083–$2,500/month (PhD, $25,000–$30,000/year depending on progress and qualifications)

Also covers: full tuition and bench fees, housing, health insurance for the student and dependents, relocation assistance

Deadline (Fall 2027 intake): 3 January 2027 (tentative, may change per official guidance)