General Information

2025/4/18
1. What is MEXT Scholarship?

MEXT Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship for studying in Japan provided by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT).

MEXT offers scholarship in 7 categories:
  • For General Applicants
    • (R) Research Students
    • (U) Undergraduate Students
    • (NIT) National Institute of Technology (Kosen) Students
    • (S) Specialized Training College Students
  • For Specific Applicants
    • (J) Japanese Studies Students
    • (T) Teacher Training Students
    • (YLP) Young Leaders’ Program

2. Benefits of MEXT Scholarship

MEXT Scholarship provides the following benefits to successful candidates:
  • Monthly Allowance
Category Monthly Allowance
Research Students ¥143,000 – 145,000/month
Undergraduate Students ¥117,000/month
National Institute of Technology (Kosen) Students
Specialized Training College Students
Japanese Studies Students ¥117,000/month
Teacher Training Students ¥143,000/month
Young Leaders’ Program ¥242,000/month
  • Educational Fee: Fee for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at designated school will be paid by MEXT.
  • Flight Ticket: Round-trip airline ticket are provided.
  • Opportunity to extend the period of scholarship to higher education under MEXT Scholarship Program for category of General Applicants.

APPLICATION SCHEDULE

Research, Undergraduate, College of Technology and Specialized Training College Students
April – May June – July January – February February – March April
Submission of Required Documents to Embassy of Japan Documents Screening, Written Exam, and Interview Announcement of the Final Selection by MEXT Pre-departure Preparation Departure for Japan

Japanese Studies & Teacher Training Students
January – February February – March June – July August – September October
Submission of Required Documents to Embassy of Japan Documents Screening, Written Exam, and Interview Announcement of the Final Selection by MEXT Pre-departure Preparation Departure for Japan

*Information is subject to change.
*Please see details in the application guideline.


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