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Ministère de l'Éducation, de la Culture, des Sports, des Sciences et de la Technologie (MEXT) du Japon · Établissements d'enseignement technique spécialisé (Specialized Training Colleges) au Japon

MEXT Scholarship for Specialized Training College Students in Japan

Deadline
Not published, to be verified
Funding
Partial funding · 117,000 JPY per month
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese

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The Japanese government’s MEXT scholarship for Specialized Training College students in Japan is for technical training across fields such as technology, business, fashion, and welfare. It covers entrance examination, enrollment and tuition fees, provides a monthly stipend of 117,000 JPY, and includes a round-trip economy-class airfare. The call is open, no deadline has been published yet, and applications go through the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.

Verified on 23 October 2026

This Japanese government program offers international students technical training in Japan. The scholarship covers tuition fees and includes a monthly stipend as well as airfare. The call is open, with deadlines varying depending on the local embassy. Deadline not published, to be verified.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Diplôme requis : 12 ans de scolarité ou équivalent (diplôme de fin d'études secondaires).

  • Dépôt auprès de l'ambassade

    “Applicants MUST read through the Application Guidelines below and follow the instructions. Application Forms along with Certificate of Health, and Recommendation Letter should be submitted to the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country.”

Watch points

  • Variabilité des dates limites

    “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 real trap here is “at the embassy”: you do not apply through Japan, and the timetable depends on your local mission. The practical keyword is therefore the country of submission, not just the programme itself. The second point not to underestimate is the one-year Japanese preparatory phase, which means you need to assess your real language level before entering the specialized track. First secure the submission channel, then the medical certificate and recommendation letter, and check the schedule directly with the Japanese embassy in your country.

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

Deadlines

Deadline: Not published, to be verifiedOpen2027

Date limite non publiée, à vérifier sur la page officielle.

What is actually funded

  • TuitionFrais d'examen d'entrée, d'inscription et de scolarité pris en charge par le MEXT.
  • Living stipend117,000 JPY per month
  • Living allowance117 000 JPY par mois, avec un supplément régional de 2 000 ou 3 000 JPY selon la zone.
  • TravelBillet d'avion aller-retour en classe économique fourni par le MEXT.

Not covered: Accommodation · Health insurance · Personnes à charge

Countries covered

Applicants must be nationals of countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, and must also meet the academic and health requirements. The age cutoff is strict: applicants must have been born on or after 2 April 2002. Japanese citizens are not eligible, except in the case of dual nationals residing outside Japan who agree to renounce Japanese nationality before arrival.

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 formFormulaire officiel pour l'année fiscale 2027.
  • Certificat de fin d'étudesDiplôme ou certificat de fin d'études secondaires.
  • Recommendation letterLettre d'un enseignant ou du directeur de l'établissement précédent.
  • Certificat médicalFormulaire officiel rempli par un médecin.

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