ScholarshipsMEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government)
Fully FundedGovernment RenewableBachelor · Master · PhD
MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government)
Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan All fields at Japanese universities
JapanGovernmentAll FieldsResearchMaster'sPhDUndergraduateFully Funded
Amount
Full tuition + ¥143,000-¥145,000/month + flights
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
420 days left
Country
Japan
Awards
Approximately 8,000-10,000 per year across all MEXT programs
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Provider
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
Type
Government
Field of Study
All fields at Japanese universities
Awards Available
Approximately 8,000-10,000 per year across all MEXT programs
Duration
Research: 2 years (extendable), Master's: 2-3 years, PhD: 3-4 years, Undergraduate: 5 years
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
Citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan
GPA Requirement
Minimum GPA of 2.3/3.0 (approximately 3.0/4.0). Higher GPA significantly strengthens application.
Language
Japanese or English. Embassy Recommendation requires Japanese language exam. University Recommendation varies.
Age Limit
Under 35 for research students, under 25 for undergraduate (varies)
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Embassy Recommendation: approximately 5-10%. University Recommendation: varies by university.
Results Announced
Embassy: results by January for April start. University: varies.
The most comprehensive scholarship for studying in Japan. Covers everything including a Japanese language preparatory course. ~9,000 scholars per year across all categories.
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend ¥143,000-¥145,000
- Round-trip airfare
- Japanese language training
- No application fee
- Academic excellence in previous studies
- Research plan quality and feasibility
- Japanese language ability or willingness to learn
- Health requirements met
- Age requirements met (varies by program)
Application Deadline (420 days left)
Wednesday, June 30, 2027
Results Announced
Embassy: results by January for April start. University: varies.
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