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:
2. Benefits of MEXT Scholarship
MEXT Scholarship provides the following benefits to successful candidates:
Japanese Studies & Teacher Training Students
*Information is subject to change.
*Please see details in the application guideline.
Summary of MEXT Scholarship
Frequently Asked Question (Pending)
MEXT Scholarship 2026
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, National Institute of Technology (Kosen) 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.
Summary of MEXT Scholarship
Frequently Asked Question (Pending)
MEXT Scholarship 2026