NOW OPEN: 2026 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT MEXT SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese national universities as Undergraduate Students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program as follows.

When is the Application Deadline:

Application periods generally open between April and June 2025, depending on your location.

Tell Me About The Award:

The MEXT is a prestigious, fully funded program that allows international students from countries with diplomatic ties to Japan to pursue Bachelor’s degrees at Japanese national universities, with full support for tuition, monthly stipends, and international travel.

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Eligible Fields of Study

Applicants can choose from a wide range of majors, including:​

• Social Sciences & Humanities: Law, Politics, Literature, History, Sociology, Japanese Language, Pedagogy, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Economics.​
• Natural Sciences:
  • Course A: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, etc.), Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology.​
  • Course B: Agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biology.​
  • Course C: Medicine and Dentistry.​

Type

Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarship.​

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:​

• Be citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan.​
• Be born on or after April 2, 2001.​
• Have completed or be scheduled to complete 12 years of formal education by March or August 2026.​
• Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in Japanese or English to pursue university-level education.​
• Be physically and mentally fit for study abroad.​

Selection Process

The selection involves:​

1. First Screening: Conducted by Japanese Embassies or Consulates, including document review, written exams, and interviews.​
2. Second Screening: Conducted by MEXT in Japan, based on the results of the first screening
3. University Placement: MEXT consults with Japanese universities for direct placement based on the applicant’s preferences and qualifications.​

Eligible Countries

Applicants from countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan are eligible. For a complete list, please refer to the official guidelines.​

Award Location

Studies will be undertaken at Japanese national universities.​

Number of Awards

The number of scholarships awarded varies annually and by country. Specific numbers are determined by MEXT and the respective Japanese diplomatic missions.​

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients will receive:​

• Monthly allowance of ¥117,000, with potential regional adjustments.​
• Full tuition and enrollment fee waiver.​
• Round-trip international airfare.​
• University placement assistance.​

Duration

• Direct Placement Students: 4 years (or 6 years for Medicine, Dentistry, or Pharmacy).​
• Students requiring preparatory education: 5 years total (or 7 years for long courses).​

How to Apply

Applicants should:​

1. Visit the website of the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in their country.​
2. Download and complete the official application forms.​
3. Submit the required documents by the specified deadline.​

For More Information

For detailed guidelines and application forms, please visit the official Study in Japan website:​ 👉 MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 Guidelines