The Government of Japan offers 3 scholarships for US citizens in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to study at a Japanese university: Undergraduate Students Scholarship, Research Students Scholarship, and Japanese Studies Scholarship.

The Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C. processes MEXT Scholarship applications for U.S. citizens residing in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Residents of other U.S. states and territories should apply through their local Japanese Consulate.