The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship provides an amazing chance for international students to realize their academic aspirations in Japan. This scholarship allows students to pursue their bachelor’s degree programs at one of Japan’s highest-ranked universities. This scholarship is available to all international students from countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Japan. With this scholarship, students will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of academic programs and pursue their chosen fields of study.

This scholarship is entirely funded and provides complete tuition coverage, monthly stipends, health insurance, and round-trip flights for chosen applicants. Students receiving the MEXT Scholarship not only gain access to worldwide academic and career opportunities but also enables them to serve as cultural representatives, enhancing the connections between their home nations and Japan.

This prestigious scholarship will provide candidates with access to premier educational resources, cutting-edge laboratories, and a nurturing academic atmosphere. They will have the opportunity to engage with international students from across the globe, develop worldwide connections, and enhance both their personal and academic growth through a genuinely global experience.

Scholarship Brief Details

• Host Nation: Japan
• Institution: Various universities
• Study level: Undergraduate programs
• Subjects of Study: Law, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese Language, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries, Pharmacy, Hygienics, Nursing, Biology, Medicine, Dentistry
• Coverage Type: Funded
• Gender: Male/Female
• Application Deadline: Varies

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Financial Benefits

• This scholarship covers all tuition expenses for every international student.
• Candidates will receive a monthly allowance of 117,000 JPY (with an additional 2,000–3,000 JPY for specific areas).
• Applicants will receive extensive Health Insurance.
• This scholarship covers round-trip economy-class airfare to and from Japan.
• Every international student will be provided with one year of Japanese language and subject education (if needed).

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must originate from a nation that has connections to Japan. Dual nationals are required to renounce their Japanese citizenship prior to arrival.
• Applicants for this scholarship must have been born on or after April 2, 2001 (18 years or older at the time of university entry).
• Students are required to have 12 years of education completed outside Japan (or to finish by March 2026), or its equivalent.
• Applicants for this scholarship need to be ready to learn and study in Japanese.
• Applicants for this scholarship need to be in good health and possess a medical certificate.
• Applicants for this scholarship should arrive in Japan between April 1 and April 7, 2026.
• To qualify for this scholarship, students must obtain a student visa, regardless of any other status (such as being a permanent resident).

How to Apply

1. Complete the forms diligently and collect all necessary documentation. Deliver them to the Japanese embassy/consulate prior to the deadline.
2. Complete the written tests and participate in the interview. next, await the results of the first and second screening from MEXT.

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