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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) · Japanese diplomatic missions (Embassies or Consulates General); preparatory educational institutions; Japanese universities

MEXT Scholarship in Japan, undergraduate

Deadline
date not published Closed
Funding
Fully funded · 117,000 JPY per month
Level
Bachelor’s
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese, English

This Japanese government scholarship is for undergraduate study in Japan for applicants who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan and who meet the required academic level. It covers entrance examination, enrollment, and tuition fees, provides a monthly stipend of 117,000 JPY, and may add 2,000 to 3,000 JPY per month in certain regions. Applications were submitted through the Japanese embassy or consulate in the country of nationality.

Verified on 29 October 2026

This Japanese government scholarship for an undergraduate degree in Japan is currently closed. It covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend of 117,000 JPY, and partial travel costs, but housing expenses remain the responsibility of the student. Call closed.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Nationality

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Date de naissance limite

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Niveau scolaire (12 ans)

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Soumission au poste diplomatique local

    “Application Forms along with Certificate of Health, and Recommendation Letter should be submitted to the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.”

  • Période de recrutement locale

    “Recruitment for those arriving in Japan next April is made between April and May of the previous year. First screening is conducted between May and August by the Japanese Embassies or Consulates General.”

Assets

  • Direct placement possible

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Watch points

  • Variabilité des dates et procédures par ambassade

    “As the application process and specific schedule differ according to the country of your nationality, please inquire the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in your country for details.”

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key term here is « direct placement »: it is not automatic, but a separate request made after the first screening. The right move is to secure the time-consuming documents first, especially the health certificate, recommendation letter, and proof of academic level, then prepare a language test early if you are aiming for direct placement. Do not budget this scholarship as if housing were covered, because the real cost starts on arrival. Keep an eye on the Japanese diplomatic mission in your country and prepare for the next cycle before the local opening.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: date not publishedClosed2027

Le calendrier précis et la date limite varient selon l'ambassade ou le consulat du Japon dans le pays de nationalité ; la procédure de recrutement se tient entre avril et mai de l'année précédente et le premier examen se déroule entre mai et août (voir la mission diplomatique japonaise locale).

What is actually funded

  • TuitionFees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be waived
  • Living stipend117,000 JPY per month
  • Living allowanceSupplément régional de 2 000 yen ou 3 000 yen par mois pour les grantees dans certaines régions
  • Frais d'entrée, scolarité et frais d'examenLes frais d'inscription, de scolarité et les frais d'examen d'entrée sont exonérés
  • TravelPartially covered.Billet d'avion en classe économique vers/le Japon fourni sous réserve des règles de MEXT (période de voyage prescrite, itinéraire normal, exclusion des taxes d'aéroport domestiques, assurances, bagages, etc.)

Not covered: Accommodation

Countries covered

Applicants must be nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan and must meet the requirement of 12 years of schooling or its equivalent. The relevant birth-date cut-off is 2 April 2002, and applicants who will complete 12 years of schooling by March 2027 remain eligible. Some universities may also ask for Japanese or English language proof for the direct placement route.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Application Guidelines for Undergraduate StudentsDocument d'orientation et formulaire de référence fournis en PDF sur le site
  • Application Form for FY2027Formulaire de candidature officiel à imprimer, remplir et soumettre à la mission diplomatique
  • Direct Placement Preference Application Form for FY2027Formulaire à soumettre après le passage du First Screening pour demander la direct placement
  • Certificate of Health (FY2027)Doit être rempli par un médecin ; modèle fourni en PDF
  • Recommendation LetterLettre de recommandation (un exemple est fourni, mais tout format est accepté)

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