Start your study journey in Japan. Good news! MEXT Scholarship applications are now open. In this article, we’ll guide you through the details of the MEXT scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The MEXT Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded opportunity for international students. It supports undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and training studies at top Japanese universities. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, a monthly living allowance, and round-trip airfare from your home country to Japan.
Offered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), this prestigious scholarship is part of the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program. It’s designed for high-achieving students who aspire to study in Japan and contribute to international exchange and academic development.
The application cycle usually opens in April, and it’s important to note that knowledge of the Japanese language, as well as IELTS/TOEFL scores, is not mandatory. This is the Embassy-recommended MEXT scholarship, which means applicants must apply through the Japanese embassy in their home country.
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2025 Details:
| Offered by: | MEXT |
| Degree level: | Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Japan |
| Last Date: | Different for Each Country |
MEXT Scholarship Benefits
The Scholarship Covers:
- 100% of the tuition Fee
- Admission Fee, Book Fee
- A Monthly Allowance
- Monthly Stipend
- Living Allowance, Accommodation, Meals Covered.
- Traveling Allowance
- Round Trip Airfare Tickets
- Another support is also provided after the assessment of the applicant.
Types of MEXT Scholarship and Duration
- Undergraduate: 4-5 Years
- Master’s: 2-3 Years
- Ph.D: 3-4 Years
Study Fields
MEXT scholarship is open in the Fields of:
- Social Science
- Engineering
- Medical to Health
- Arts
- Humanities
Documents Required:
To apply for Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship you need to Submit Following Document:
- Mark Sheet Form
- Application Form
- Recommendation Letter
- Health Certificate
- Research Plan (only research students)
- Abstract of theses (if applicable)
- Academic detail Marks sheet of Secondary School: (Matric/O Levels, Attested copy)
- Academic detail Marks sheet of Higher Secondary School: (Intermediate/A Levels, Attested copy)
- Attested copy of Certificate of enrollment from current educational institution (if applicable)
- Hope certificate issued by the Institute (for students whose final result is expected by August 2024)
Note:
- Submitted documents will not be returned.
- Application should be unstapled and printed on A4 size paper.
- Certificates & documents, other than those mentioned above, will not be considered.
- Knowledge of Japanese Language, and IELTS/TOEFL is not mandatory.
Eligibility Criteria for MEXT Scholarship:
- Applicants form those countries are eligible for MEXT Scholarship who have Diplomatic Relations with Japan
- Students who have Japanese Nationality is not eligible
- Must be born after 02 April 1988.
How to Apply for the MEXT Japanese Government Research Scholarship 2026?
Application Steps:
- For the MEXT Scholarship, the application process is set by each embassy. You have to follow the Process set by the Japanese Embassy in your country.
- The Links to all the Japanese embassies’ websites are below.
- Click your country name, open it, and see the “News Section” or go to the “Study” or Scholarships section. There you will find about MEXT Scholarship details.
- You have to Apply for the “MEXT Scholarship 2026 Embassy Recommendation”. If the scholarship is currently not open in your country, then regularly check the website for announcements.
