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Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships for International Students
MEXT
Scholarships for International Students in Japan
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships support foreign
students who study in higher education institutions, selected on the
recommendation of Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, University, or Authority.
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship of Embassy
Recommendation is now open for the 2024 session.
There are two ways to apply for a Japanese Government
Scholarship: by applying to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science
and Technology (MEXT) with a recommendation from a Japanese embassy or other
Japanese diplomatic mission in your country, or by applying to the MEXT with a
recommendation from a Japanese university.
Ø Host Country:
Japan
Ø Study Abroad: Study in Asia
Ø Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships | Fellowships
Ø Eligible Countries:
All Countries
Ø Reward:
Full Scholarship | 117,000 yen per month Allowance | Travel Allowance
Scholarship Requirements MEXT Scholarships
for International Students in Japan:
|
Research Students |
You must be under 35 years of age and a college
graduate (includes prospective graduates). Or you must have completed 16
years of schooling. |
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Teacher Training Students |
You must be under 35 years of age and a graduate of a
college or teacher training college. You must have at least five years of
active experience as a teacher in a primary, secondary or teacher training
college in your country. (Please note that college and university teachers
currently in active service are not considered for this scholarship). |
|
Undergraduate Students |
You must be at least 17 and under 25 years of age and
have completed 12 years of school education or have completed courses in a
school comparable to a high school (includes prospective graduates). |
|
Japanese Studies Students |
You must be from 18 to 30 years old. You must be
enrolled as undergraduate students in faculties or schools which major in
Japanese language or Japanese culture in a university outside Japan at the
time when they come to Japan and must be enrolled in the home institution at
the time when they return to their home countries.
|
|
College Of Technology Students |
You must be at least 17 and under 25 years of age and
have completed school education comparable to a high school (a minimum of 11
years beginning in primary school) education (includes prospective
graduates). |
|
Specialized Training College Students |
You must be at least 17 and under 25 years of age and
have completed 12 years of schooling or have completed school education comparable
to a Japanese high school (includes prospective graduates). |
Scholarship Duration and Reward MEXT
Scholarships for International Students in Japan:
Ø Allowance:
117,000 yen per month. A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 yen or 3,000
yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees
studying or conducting research in specially designated regions.
Ø Education
Fees:
Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities
will be paid by MEXT.
Ø Traveling
Expenses: MEXT will stipulate the travel schedule and route,
and provide an airline ticket to grantees who will arrive in Japan and also
return ticket at the end of the programme.
Application
Deadline:
Application deadline for applying MEXT Scholarships for
International Students in Japan is June
30, 2023.