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Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

Japanese government scholarships for research students, undergraduates and other categories, with tuition and airfare Source 1.

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At a glance

Deadline
Deadline varies
Study in
Japan
Level
Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD and research
Fields
Any field
Language
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Open to
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Who can apply

Age limits depend on the category: under 35 for research students and under 25 for undergraduates Source 1. The full conditions are in each year’s application guidelines Source 2.

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What it covers

Tuition is exempted, round-trip airfare is provided and there is a monthly stipend Source 1.

How to apply

Apply through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country (embassy recommendation) or through a Japanese university (university recommendation) Source 1. Do not send documents to MEXT directly Source 2.

Documents the official page asks for Source 2

  • Application form
  • Placement preference form
  • Field of study and research plan
  • Certificate of health, filled in by a doctor
  • Recommendation letter

Deadlines by cycle

  1. Cycle: 2028 Deadline varies

    Each Japanese embassy sets its own schedule: ask the one in your country Source 2.

  2. Cycle: 2027 Closed

    For arrivals in 2027, embassies recruited in April and May 2026 Source 2.

Sources

Every fact on this page carries the number of its source. All are official pages, read on the date above.

  1. Source 1: Study in Japan (Japanese government): MEXT scholarships studyinjapan.go.jp
  2. Source 2: Study in Japan: MEXT scholarship for 2027, embassy recommendation, research students studyinjapan.go.jp

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