Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Japan. Deadline: Annual; embassy applications typically open in spring (around April–May) for enrolment the following year; university recommendation deadlines vary.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- Japan
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition exemption, monthly stipend ~JPY 143,000–145,000, round-trip airfare
- Deadline
- Annual; embassy applications typically open in spring (around April–May) for enrolment the following year; university recommendation deadlines vary
- Host countries
- Japan
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
International students from countries with diplomatic relations with Japan Academic Requirements You must hold or expect to hold a bachelor's degree, or have an equivalent academic background that qualifies you for graduate study in Japan. You should intend to study a master's or doctoral course or enter as a research student. Age Requirements You must be under 35 as of April of the enrolment year (specific cut-offs are set in the year's guidelines).
Scholarship Benefits
- Full exemption from tuition and entrance fees.
- A monthly stipend of approximately JPY 143,000 to 145,000 (the exact figure is set each year and can vary by region).
- Round-trip international airfare between your country and Japan.
- Standard study period of up to two years as a research student, with potential to continue into a degree.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual; embassy applications typically open in spring (around April–May) for enrolment the following year; university recommendation deadlines vary
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.