MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship (Research Students)
🇯🇵 Government of Japan (MEXT) · Japan · Master's, PhD / Doctoral
About this scholarship
MEXT research scholarships let international students study at Japanese graduate schools as research students first, typically progressing to master's or doctoral programs. Applications go through Japanese embassies or universities.
Benefits & coverage
Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare; includes optional Japanese language training.
Eligibility criteria
Nationals of countries with Japanese diplomatic relations, born on or after the documented age cutoff, with outstanding academics (typically GPA ≈2.30/3.00 or higher) and willingness to learn Japanese.
- Degree levels: Master's, PhD / Doctoral
- Age limit: 34
- Open to all nationalities
Required documents
- 📄 Transcripts
- 📄 Statement of purpose
- 📄 Recommendation letters
- 📄 CV/Resume
- 📄 Passport copy
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