Japanese Government: 2023 MEXT Scholarships For International Students

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.

Eligibility: MEXT scholarship is one of the few opportunities covering full expenses hence very competitive in nature. Being eligible and having a high academic performance (GPA 2.3 or above out of 3.0) is vital. The eligibility criteria vary for applicants ”before coming to Japan / before entering a university”, and ”after coming to Japan / before entering a university”. Click here to see the requirements for each category.

Eligible Countries & Deadlines: All

Type: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Training

Number of Awards: Numerous

Value of Award: Fully-funded

Method of application: Follow this link for application procedures.

Application Deadline: Applications for most embassies vary, and should be submitted before 20th June 2023.

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