At a glance
| Sponsor | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan |
|---|---|
| Host country | Japan |
| Degree level | Varies by category (seven categories, including research students) |
| Study starts | Varies by category and route |
| Application cycle | Set by the Japanese embassy or consulate, or by the university, depending on the route |
| Language requirements | Not confirmed in this review. Varies by category and host university. |
Eligibility (from official sources)
- The seven types are: research students, teacher training students, undergraduate students, Japanese studies students, college of technology students, specialized training college students, and Young Leaders Program (YLP) students.
- Applications are made through Japanese embassies or consulates-general, or through Japanese universities.
- People already in Japan as international students may apply under certain conditions.
What the funding covers
- Study in Japan notes that most scholarships in Japan are partial support and advises building a plan that does not rely only on a scholarship. MEXT amounts were not retrieved, so none are listed.
How to apply
- Read the Study in Japan scholarship overview, then the page for the MEXT category you are applying to.
- Apply through the route the category specifies (embassy or consulate, or university).
Not officially confirmed
We list these so you know what this page deliberately does not claim.
- Monthly allowance, GPA, age limits and the 'May–June embassy' and 'December university' deadlines in the old record were not verified and have been removed.
Editorial preparation advice (our suggestions, not official requirements)
- Find your local Japanese embassy's MEXT page first; it states the categories and dates that apply to your nationality.
Sources
- Study in Japan: Overview of Scholarships in Japan(opens in a new tab)
Read on 10 October 2026. Page content retrieved.
Official pages retrieved by the site's AI-assisted drafting tool and compared with the previous record. Not yet reviewed by a named human editor. See how we verify and correct or report an error.