MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Track)

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan

A prestigious, fully funded scholarship by the Japanese government allowing international students to study at Japanese universities across all major disciplines.

Fully FundedJapanPostgraduateMerit

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Full Description

The MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship is offered by the Government of Japan to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as Research Students (Master's/PhD) or Undergraduate Students. The Embassy Track requires applicants to pass a preliminary screening conducted by the Japanese diplomatic mission in their home country. It is highly competitive and covers virtually all study expenses.

Benefits

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100% waiver of tuition and entrance examination fees

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Monthly allowance for living expenses (approx. 143,000 - 145,000 JPY for research students)

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Round-trip economy airfare to Japan

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Preparatory Japanese language education (if required)

Eligibility Criteria

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Must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan

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Born on or after April 2, 1990 (for the 2025/2026 intake cycle, subject to annual updates)

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Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants) or Master’s degree (for PhD applicants)

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Willingness to learn Japanese and adapt to life in Japan

Required Documents

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Application form and placement preference form

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Field of Study and Research Plan

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Certified academic transcripts and degree certificates

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Letter of recommendation from the president/dean or academic advisor

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Medical certificate

Application Process

Submit required documents to the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in your home country
Pass the written examinations (language tests)
Pass the embassy interview
Obtain a Letter of Acceptance from a Japanese university
Final selection made by MEXT in Tokyo