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Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

An embassy-recommended route for eligible international students pursuing undergraduate study in Japan.

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🇯🇵 JapanJapanese Government · MEXT

At a glance

Study level

Undergraduate

Destination

Japan

Funding

Fully funded

Eligible applicants

International students

Overview

The Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship offers an embassy-recommended undergraduate route for eligible international students. Recruitment dates and screening procedures vary by embassy or consulate.

Application checklist

What you’ll need

The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.

  1. AgeBorn on or after April 2, 2002 for the 2027 intake (under 25).
  2. University admissionApply through the embassy route, not directly to MEXT.
  3. Application formRequired
  4. Academic recordsRequired
  5. Health certificateRequired
  6. Recommendation letterRequired

What this scholarship covers

Tuition exemption

Included

Monthly stipend

Included

Round-trip airfare

Included

MEXT lists tuition exemption, travel support, and a monthly allowance for this route. Confirm the current terms with the embassy or consulate handling your application.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Checked against the official criteria on October 10, 2026

Check official criteria

International students

Conditional

Domestic students

No

Scholarship scope

Government scholarship

Last eligibility check

October 10, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Applicant group: International students.
International eligibility
Open to nationals of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan. Apply through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country, which may add its own conditions.

Academic requirements

Academic recordRequired
Completion of 12 years of school education or an equivalent qualification.
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No single MEXT-wide minimum grade is listed; embassy screening applies.
Academic competitivenessCompetitive
Academic records are assessed through the embassy and MEXT screening process.

Study restrictions and coverage

Universities
Japanese institutions selected through the MEXT placement process
Countries
Japan

Institution placement follows the embassy-recommendation and MEXT process.

Official eligibility summary

Generally intended for eligible international students who meet the education, age, and local embassy or consulate requirements.

Age

  • Under 25 years old for the 2027 undergraduate embassy-recommendation route

Academic background

  • Completion of 12 years of school education or an equivalent qualification

Other conditions

  • Local embassy or consulate conditions

Required documents

  • Documents requested by the local embassy or consulate

How to apply

  1. 1

    Contact the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country.

  2. 2

    Review its recruitment notice and conditions.

  3. 3

    Submit the requested documents through the embassy route.

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    Closed but recurring

    2027 intake: embassy deadlines fell in May–June 2026. Check your local Japanese embassy for the next round. Confirm dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

Study in Japan · MEXT

Government scholarship provider

Last checked October 10, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Contact your local Japanese embassy or consulate.
  2. 02Read its current recruitment notice.
  3. 03Prepare the documents it requests.
  4. 04Apply through the embassy route.
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Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply?

Apply through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country of nationality. Do not send application documents directly to MEXT in Japan.

What is the deadline?

Deadlines vary by embassy or consulate.