Scholarship

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

Offered by Japanese Government (MEXT)

  • Japan
  • Bachelor's · Master's · PhD / Doctorate · Research
  • Fully Funded

Next cycle not yet announced Varies by country — check the official website

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Last verified: September 26, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
Japanese Government (MEXT)
Study destination
Japan
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Research
Funding
Fully Funded
Amount
JPY 117,000–145,000 per month (Depends on the scholarship type (JPY 242,000 per month for the Young Leaders Program))
Eligible students
Through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country (types and fields offered vary by country)
Deadline
Varies by country — check the official website
Application method
Nomination by a government or national agency; Nomination by a university

Overview

The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship offers several types of scholarship, including for research students (graduate level), undergraduate students, teacher training, Japanese studies, colleges of technology and specialized training colleges.

You apply either through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country (embassy recommendation) or through a Japanese university with an exchange agreement with your institution (university recommendation).

Who Can Apply

Age limits apply by type: research students under 35 and eligible for master's or doctoral admission; undergraduate students under 25 with 12 years of schooling. The latest application guidelines prevail.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country (types and fields offered vary by country)
  • Study in Japan
  • Level: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Research

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Study Destination

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

Through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country (types and fields offered vary by country)

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Tuition

  • Tuition fee waiver (covered)

Living costs

  • Monthly stipend (covered)

Travel

  • Airfare (covered)

"Fully funded" here means the published coverage includes full tuition and a living allowance. Costs not listed above may not be covered.

Funding Details

Amount: JPY 117,000–145,000 per month (Depends on the scholarship type (JPY 242,000 per month for the Young Leaders Program))

Tuition is exempted and round-trip airfare is provided. The monthly scholarship is JPY 143,000–145,000 for research students, JPY 117,000 for undergraduate and several other types, and JPY 242,000 for Young Leaders Program students.

Eligibility Requirements

Age

Research and teacher training students under 35; undergraduate, college of technology and specialized training college students under 25; Japanese studies students 18 to 29.

Application Deadline

Status
Next cycle not yet announced Varies by country — check the official website
Deadline type
Varies by country

Embassy recommendation dates are set by the Japanese embassy in each country; university recommendation follows each university's schedule.

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

Last verified: September 26, 2026

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