INPEX Scholarship 2027: Fully Funded Japan Master’s Guide for Indonesians

Quick Overview

Feature	Details
Full name	INPEX Scholarship Foundation 2027 Scholarship for Indonesian Applicants
Funded by	INPEX Scholarship Foundation
Host country	Japan
Eligible applicants	Indonesian citizens applying for STEM master’s study at Japanese universities
Number of awards	Four recipients
Coverage	Full academic costs, round-trip travel, ¥160,000/month, settling-in allowance, language support and research support
Application period	August 1 – October 31, 2026, 23:59 Tokyo time
Official PDF	https://www.inpex-s.com/pdf/Announcement_of_Scholarships_2027_for_Indonesian.pdf?v2=

The INPEX Scholarship 2027 is a highly targeted Japan scholarship for Indonesian students pursuing a master’s degree in STEM fields. The official guideline confirms a deadline of October 31, 2026 at 23:59 Tokyo time, so applicants have about two months from September 1 to finish supervisor contact, documents, and email submission.

For Japan-focused comparisons, read this guide alongside the /MEXT Scholarship guide and the /Honjo International Scholarship guide. INPEX is narrower than MEXT and Honjo, but its benefit package is very strong for eligible Indonesian STEM master’s applicants.

What Does It Cover?

Benefit	Details
Academic costs	Full coverage of application/exam fees, admission/enrollment fees, tuition, facility usage fees, and other approved academic costs
Monthly scholarship	¥160,000 per month as living-expense support
Travel	Economy round-trip ticket from a major Indonesian city to Tokyo; actual costs from Tokyo to destination campus covered
Settling-in allowance	¥60,000 upon arrival in Japan
Japanese language support	Up to ¥72,000 before departure
Conference/field research	Up to ¥200,000 per year
Foundation events	Transportation and accommodation for approved foundation events
Support period	Up to two years and eight months including research-student period

The official guideline states that passport, visa, taxes and similar travel-related expenses are borne by the recipient, so applicants should still keep an arrival budget.

Eligibility

✅ You Must:

• Be an Indonesian citizen.

• Hold, or expect to hold, a bachelor’s degree from a prestigious Indonesian university in a STEM field.

• Have at least 16 years of formal education or an equivalent academic background.

• Be under 30 years old as of the application deadline.

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.

• Get permission from your institution, university, or employer to accept the scholarship.

• Show commitment to friendly Indonesia-Japan relations and post-study contribution.

• Not have already been awarded another scholarship for studying in Japan, although concurrent applications are allowed.

❌ Not Eligible If:

• You are not an Indonesian citizen.

• Your target program is not a STEM master’s pathway at a Japanese university.

• You are 30 or older as of the deadline.

• Your GPA is below 3.0/4.0.

• You cannot obtain a letter from a prospective supervisor at a Japanese university.

• Your application arrives after October 31, 2026, 23:59 Tokyo time.

How to Apply: Step by Step

Step 1: Choose your Japanese university and supervisor

The application requires a letter from a prospective supervisor at a Japanese university stating that you will be accepted if admitted by the university. This is usually the hardest document, so start here.

Step 2: Download the 2027 application form

The guideline says the 2027 Scholarship Application Form is available from the foundation website at https://www.inpex-s.com/en. Use the current form only; do not recycle an older version.

Step 3: Prepare academic and identity documents

Required documents include academic records, recommendation letter, graduation or expected graduation certificate, curriculum vitae, English proficiency test scores, optional Japanese language proof, and ID photo.

Step 4: Confirm language-test validity

The guideline requires TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores taken after October 2024 and issued by an official testing organization. If your score is older, schedule a new test immediately.

Step 5: Email the complete application

Send all documents to isf-foundation@inpex.com with the subject line “2027 Scholarship Application (Name)”. Attachments must be 20MB or less per email; cloud storage links are not permitted.

Step 6: Confirm receipt

The guideline says applicants should inquire if they do not receive an acknowledgment email after sending. Do not assume the foundation received your file unless you have confirmation.

INPEX vs Other Japan Scholarships

Scholarship	Best for	Value	Deadline	Key difference
INPEX Scholarship	Indonesian STEM master’s applicants	Full costs + ¥160,000/month	Oct 31, 2026	Requires Indonesian citizenship and STEM master’s plan
Honjo International	Any nationality master’s/PhD applicants	¥180,000-¥230,000/month	Oct 31, 2026	Direct foundation route, all fields
MEXT	Broad government scholarship applicants	Fully funded; varies	Embassy/university route varies	Japanese government flagship route
Rotary Yoneyama	International students connected to Japan	Varies by level	Verify current PDF	Rotary foundation route

Insider Tips

1. Secure the supervisor letter first

A missing supervisor letter can derail the entire application. Contact professors with a focused research proposal, CV, transcript summary, and clear fit statement.

2. Keep email attachments compliant

INPEX explicitly disallows cloud storage links and caps attachments at 20MB per email. Compress PDFs carefully and split emails if needed.

3. Translate non-English documents

The guideline says application documents should be in English in principle; documents in other languages need a simple English translation outlining the content.

4. Show Indonesia-Japan contribution

The eligibility criteria include commitment to fostering friendly relationships between Indonesia and Japan. Make this visible in your CV, research plan, and recommendation letter.

5. Plan for arrival costs not covered

Visa, passport, taxes and similar travel expenses are the recipient’s responsibility. Keep funds ready even though the scholarship package is generous.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the INPEX Scholarship 2027 deadline?

The official deadline is October 31, 2026 at 23:59 Tokyo time.

How many Indonesian applicants will be selected?

The official guideline states that four Indonesian recipients will be selected.

What fields are eligible?

STEM fields are listed, including science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, architecture and related areas.

Does INPEX cover tuition?

Yes. The guideline states that the foundation fully covers academic costs including application/exam fees, admission/enrollment fees, tuition, facility usage fees and approved academic costs.

Can I apply if I am also applying for another Japan scholarship?

The guideline says applicants must not have been awarded another scholarship for studying in Japan, but concurrent applications are allowed.

Timeline Table

Date	Milestone
August 1, 2026	Application opens
October 31, 2026, 23:59 Tokyo time	Application deadline
November 2026	Document screening
December 2026-January 2027	Interviews with shortlisted candidates
Mid-February 2027	First-stage selection results
End of March 2027	Official recipient selection
By March 31, 2028	Selected recipients generally must arrive in Japan and begin receipt unless special reason applies

Your Action Plan

1. Confirm that you meet Indonesian citizenship, STEM, GPA, and age requirements.

2. Identify Japanese graduate programs and supervisors immediately.

3. Request the supervisor letter and recommendation letter early.

4. Verify your TOEFL iBT or IELTS score date.

5. Prepare PDFs and translations with file sizes under 20MB per email.

6. Email the complete package before October 31, 2026, 23:59 Tokyo time.

7. Follow up if you do not receive acknowledgment.

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