If you’re considering studying in Japan, the MEXT Scholarship 2025 offers a great opportunity. This article will walk you through the scholarship details, benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The MEXT Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship available to international students for undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and training programmes. This scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, a monthly living stipend, and round-trip airfare from your home country to Japan.
Offered by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), this scholarship is part of the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships Program for international students wishing to study at Japanese universities. It provides financial support for research and degree programmes, including both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
MEXT Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Training
- Institution: Japanese Universities
- Study Location: Japan
- Courses Available: All fields, including Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Arts, Humanities, and more.
- Programme Duration:
- Undergraduate: 4-5 years
- Master’s: 2-3 years
- PhD: 3-4 years
- Deadline: Varies by country (Check embassy-specific deadlines here)
Scholarship Benefits
The MEXT Scholarship offers:
- Monthly stipend (varies by level of study).
- Coverage of entrance exam fees and university tuition fees.
- Round-trip airfare between your home country and Japan.
- Accommodation in university-provided residence halls for international students.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the MEXT Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Language Requirement: Proficient in English.
- Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries with diplomatic relations with Japan.
- Nationality: Applicants must not hold Japanese nationality at the time of application.
- Educational Requirements:
- Undergraduate applicants: Must be between 17 and 25 years old and have completed 12 years of education (or equivalent).
- Master’s/PhD applicants: Must be under 35 years old and hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree, respectively.
- Teacher Training applicants: Must be under 35, a college graduate, and have at least five years of teaching experience.
- Japanese Studies applicants: Must be 18 to 30 years old, enrolled in a Japanese language or culture programme outside of Japan.
How to Apply for MEXT Scholarship 2025
To apply for the MEXT Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Find Your Local Embassy: Visit the website of the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country.
- Download Application Form: Find the MEXT scholarship application form under the Education/Scholarship tab.
- Submit Required Documents: Submit the completed application form and necessary documents to the Japanese Embassy in your country.
- Take the Written Test: A written test will be conducted by the embassy.
- Attend an Interview: Successful applicants will be invited for an interview.
- Wait for Results: The embassy will notify selected candidates via email or through their website.
Documents Required for MEXT Scholarship 2025
- MEXT Application Form
- Highest Degree Certificate:
- For undergraduate applicants: 12 years of education certificate.
- For master’s applicants: Bachelor’s degree.
- For PhD applicants: Master’s degree.
- (Note: If the degree is not in English, submit a notarized translation in English.)
- Official Transcripts: Verified transcripts of previous education with official stamps.
- Recommendation Letters: Two recommendation letters from professors, employers, or academic advisors.
- Passport scan (if available).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (for research students).
- Photographs
- Study Plan or Statement of Purpose: Written in English, including motivation, research background, and plans in Japan.
- English Language Proficiency: An English proficiency certificate or proof of English-language education.
- Academic thesis or relevant publications (for research students).
- Additional Documents: Any other reference documents, if applicable.
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