MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship
Total reward
Full tuition + 143,000 JPY/month
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Other
Duration
For the duration of the programme (varies by category)
Location
Japan
About this scholarship
Japanese government scholarship for international students. Covers tuition, monthly allowance, and round-trip airfare.
Eligibility
- Citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan
- Under 35 for Research Students
- Must have completed 16 years of education for Master's
- Good health
- Willing to learn Japanese
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend (143,000-145,000 JPY)
- Round-trip airfare
- No entrance exam fees
- Accommodation assistance
Required Documents
- Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
- Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and transcripts
- Research proposal (2-5 pages)
- Two academic reference letters
- English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
- Publications list (if any)
How to Apply
- Apply before arriving in Japan via either Embassy Recommendation (through the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in your home country, which runs the first screening) or University Recommendation (via a Japanese university)
- Embassy-route candidates who pass the first screening contact a prospective Japanese university for a Letter of Provisional/Acceptance
- Submit the application forms, a health certificate, transcripts, and a field-of-study/research plan; categories cover undergraduate, research (graduate), and other students
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