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MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government Scholarship)

Any Japanese national university that accepts MEXT scholars · Japan
Fully fundedBachelor'sMaster'sPhDNationality restrictions applyVerified in general terms 2026-09-01
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What it covers

Full tuition exemption for the entire course, plus a monthly stipend of roughly ¥117,000–¥145,000, plus round-trip airfare.

Who can apply
Citizens of countries where the Japanese embassy runs MEXT recruitment
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Deadline
See note below
Type
Named award
Eligibility & conditions

Undergraduate applicants generally under 25, minimum 70% marks in the qualifying exam, and a citizen of a country with a participating Japanese embassy (check the Japanese embassy page for your country). The undergraduate track includes 1 year of compulsory Japanese-language training before the 4-year degree begins — a 5-year total commitment.

Deadline & how to apply

Recruitment for the following April's intake typically runs April–May each year via the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in your country — check the current cycle's dates on the embassy's own page, they vary by country.

Read the official page ↗Checked 2026-09-01Application checklist →
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