Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships

Japanese government scholarships for international students across research, teacher training, undergraduate, Japanese studies, technical college, specialised training, and young leaders programmes.

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of JapanUnclear

About this opportunity

MEXT offers seven scholarship categories for international students. Applications are made through a Japanese embassy recommendation or a university recommendation, and detailed eligibility and deadlines vary by category and local route.

Current application seasons

No current season is published.

Past seasons

Date not published

2027

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Published recipients

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Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships 2026Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship｜Study in Japan Official Website

Updated Aug 27, 2026

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