MEXT Scholarship 2024-2025 for Undergraduates Masters & PhD – Application Form

Great news for scholarship seekers in Japan as Applicants are invited for the MEXT Scholarship 2024-2025 for undergraduates, Masters & PhD (Fully Funded) by the Embassy of Japan & from the Japanese Government. International Students from all around the world can apply this fully funded scholarship opportunity. The application process is started and the interested applicants are advised to the submit their application before deadline date. English Language Proficiency like IELTS/TOEFL is not mandatory for MEXT undergraduate and research scholarship. Japanese language is also not mandatory to apply.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan are organizing these scholarships for international students who wish to study Undergraduate and graduate(Master, PhD) courses at Japanese universities as Research Students (either regular students or non-regular students) under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program. There is no Application Fee to apply for the scholarship. Those who are enrolled in a master, a doctoral course, or a professional graduate course at a graduate school, or who are conducting research in a specialized field at an undergraduate department, graduate school, institute attached to a university, etc are eligible to apply.

For MEXT Research and Undergraduate scholarship, Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field. Moreover, the fields of study must be subjects in which applicants will be able to study and research in graduate courses at Japanese universities. Each grantee will be enrolled at a preparatory educational institution . The preparatory course is a one-year intensive course in the Japanese language and other subjects necessary for preparation for proceeding to university. Its curriculum mainly consists of education in the Japanese language, and includes other subjects such as Japanese affairs, mathematics, English, and social studies for those majoring in Social Science and Humanities, and physics, chemistry and biology for those majoring in Natural Sciences

MEXT Scholarship Details:

Country	Japan
Institute	Universities in Japan
Financial Coverage	Fully funded
Eligible Nationalities	Selected International Countries
Available programs	Undergraduates, Masters, PhD
Duration	For Masters 2-3 Years and for PhD 3-4 Years.
Deadline	Varies for each Country

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MEXT Scholarship Coverage :

The following all expenses that covered by MEXT Scholarship,

• Fully Funded Scholarship Program
• Monthly Based Allowance.
• Students receiving the preparatory education and non-regular students: 143,000 yen per month
• Regular students enrolled in master’s or professional degree courses: 144,000 yen per month
• Regular students enrolled in doctoral courses: 145,000 yen per month.
• Covers 100% Tuition Fees.
• Covers you Air Tickets cost
• Covers your all Accommodation.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Only those countries are Eligible who have Diplomatic rations with Japan.
• Japanese students are ineligible.
• Should be born on or after 2 April 1986.
• No need of IELTS/TOEFL score, Only English Proficiency Certificate required.
• Master Course: Applicants who have completed 16 years of school education in countries other than Japan.
• Doctoral Course: Applicants who have completed 18 years of school education in countries other than Japan.

MEXT Scholarship Universities List:

International students can study in following universities under Japan Government’s MEXT Scholarship for the year 2023-2024,

Sr No	Universities
1	Aichi University of Education
2	Akita University
3	Asahikawa Medical University
4	Chiba University
5	Ehime University
6	Fukushima University
7	GIFU University
8	Gunma University
9	Hokkaido University of Education
10	Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
11	Hirosaki University
12	Hiroshima University
13	Hitotsubashi University
14	Hokkaido University
15	Hyogo University of Teacher Education
16	Ibaraki University
17	Iwate University
18	Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
19	Joetsu University of Education
20	Kagawa University
21	Kagoshima University
22	Kanazawa University
23	Kitami Institute of Technology
24	Kobe University
25	Kochi University
26	Kumamoto University
27	Kyoto Institute of Technology
28	Kyoto University
29	Kyoto University of Education
30	Kyushu Institute of Technology
31	Kyushu University
32	Mie University
33	Miyagi University of Education
34	Muroran Institute of Technology
35	National Institute of Fitness and Sports in KANOYA
36	Nagaoka University of Technology
37	Nagasaki University
38	Nagoya Institute of Technology
39	Nagoya University
40	Nara Institute of Science and Technology
41	Nara University of Education
42	Nara Women’s University
43	Naruto University of Education
44	National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
45	Niigata University
46	Oita University
47	Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
48	Ochanomizu University
49	Okayama University
50	Osaka Kyoiku University
51	Osaka University
52	Otaru University of Commerce
53	Saga University
54	Saitama University
55	Shiga University
56	Shiga University of Medical Science
57	Shimane University
58	Shinshu University
59	Shizuoka University
60	The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI
61	The University of Electro-Communications
62	The University of Tokyo
63	Tohoku University
64	Tokushima University
65	Tokyo Institute of Technology
66	Tokyo Medical and Dental University
67	Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
68	Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
69	Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
70	Tokyo University of the Arts
71	Tottori University
72	Toyohashi University of Technology
73	University of Fukui
74	University of Miyazaki
75	University of Teacher Education Fukuoka
76	University of Toyama
77	University of Tsukuba
78	University of Yamanashi
79	University of the Ryukyus
80	Utsunomiya University
81	Wakayama University
82	Yamagata University
83	Yamaguchi University
84	Yokohama National University
85	Tsuruga nursing university

Deadline:

The last date to apply for MEXT undergraduate and research scholarship varies for each country. Check with Japanese embassy in your country.

Required Documents:

The following documents (in given order) should be submitted before the deadline:

1. Mark Sheet Form
2. Application Form 
3. Research Plan
4. Abstract of previous research (if any)
5. Attested copy of transcripts and degree of the last university attended​ (Attestation by University, Gazetted Officer or a Professor. HEC attestation is mandatory if selected).
6. Original and Attested Copies of Degree Certificates
7. Recommendation Letter from the president/dean or the academic advisor at the current or last university attended.
8. Recommendation Letter from the employer (If applicable)
9. Health Certificate
10. Abstract of published thesis (if applicable

MEXT Scholarship Application Form download

Download the Application Form for MEXT Scholarship 2025 in pdf,

Download MEXT application form for graduates.

Download MEXT application form for undergraduates

Mark Sheet Form for MEXT Scholarship

You can download Marksheet sample form for MEXT Scholarship by visiting the official MEXT Scholarship link.

Field of Study and Research Plan Format

Download Research Plan sample form for MEXT Scholarship

Here is Field of Study and Research Plan for MEXT Scholarship for graduates.

Sample Recommendation Letter Format

You can download Sample Recommendation Letter for MEXT Scholarship, by visiting the official MEXT Scholarship link.

How to Apply for MEXT Scholarship:

MEXT Scholarship can only be through the Japan’s embassy of your country.

Go to the Embassy website of your own Country then Click on the Menu Icon and then look for ‘Culture & Education’ or ‘Education’.

Download application form for MEXT scholarship and completely fill the form

Attach all the required documents

Selected candidates will be called for the written test in Japan Embassy

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview

Successful candidates will be informed via email

MEXT Scholarship Area and Country list

MEXT Countries in Asia

MEXT Scholarship Bangladesh

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh,

MEXT Scholarship BHUTAN

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
(Embassy of Japan in India is accredited to Bhutan.)

MEXT Scholarship BRUNEI

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Embassy of Japan in Brunei,

MEXT Scholarship CAMBODIA
For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia,

MEXT Scholarship CHINA

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Embassy of Japan in China,

MEXT Scholarship INDIA

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship INDONESIA

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Embassy of Japan in Indonesia,

MEXT Scholarship KOREA

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Embassy of Japan in Republic of Korea,

MEXT Scholarship LAOS

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Embassy of Japan in Laos,

MEXT Scholarship MALAYSIA

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Embassy of Japan in Malaysia,

MEXT Scholarship MALDIVES

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Embassy of Japan in Mongolia,

MEXT Scholarship MONGOLIA

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship MYANMAR

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship NEPAL

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship PAKISTAN

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship PHILIPPINES

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship SINGAPORE

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship SRI LANKA

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship THAILAND

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship TIMOR-LESTE

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship VIET NAM

For Bachelors, Masters, PhD

MEXT Scholarship AUSTRALIA

MEXT Scholarship COOK

(Embassy of Japan in New Zealand is accredited to Cook.)

MEXT Scholarship FIJI

Embassy of Japan in Fiji,

MEXT Scholarship NEW ZEALAND

Embassy of Japan in New Zealand,

MEXT Scholarship CANADA

Apply through any Embassy of Japan in Canada,

MEXT Scholarship UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Apply through any Embassy of Japan in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

MEXT Scholarship for African countries

MEXT Scholarship ALGERIA

MEXT Scholarship ANGOLA

MEXT Scholarship BENIN

MEXT Scholarship BOTSWANA

MEXT Scholarship BURKINA FASO

MEXT Scholarship BURUNDI

MEXT Scholarship CAMEROON

MEXT Scholarship CAPE VERDE

MEXT Scholarship CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

MEXT Scholarship CHAD

MEXT Scholarship COMOROS

MEXT Scholarship REPUBLIC OF CONGO

MEXT Scholarship REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA