MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship

The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship supports international students in seven categories: research students, teacher training, undergraduate, Japanese studies, college of technology, specialized training college and the Young Leaders Program.

There are two routes: embassy recommendation, where a Japanese embassy or consulate recruits and screens candidates, and university recommendation, where a Japanese university nominates students from partner institutions.

Application timing depends on the route and your country — check your local Japanese embassy’s announcement.

What it covers

• Tuition exemption
• Round-trip airfare
• A monthly stipend — the official page lists ¥117,000, ¥143,000–145,000 and ¥242,000 depending on the category

International students applying through a Japanese embassy/consulate or a Japanese partner university. Age, academic and nationality conditions are in each year's application guidelines.

Tuition exemption, round-trip airfare and a monthly stipend that depends on the scholarship category.