Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2026-27 for International Students
Applications are now open for the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2026–27 in Japan. International students from all over the world are encouraged to apply for this prestigious opportunity. The MEXT Scholarship, offered by the Japanese government, allows students to pursue undergraduate, master’s, or PhD degrees at top universities in Japan.
This is a fully funded scholarship that covers major expenses, making it an excellent opportunity to study in Japan. Applicants are not required to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores to apply. The scholarship is available for the academic session 2026–2027.
A wide range of academic fields and majors are offered under the MEXT Scholarship, giving students the opportunity to apply to universities throughout Japan. This fully funded program covers all major expenses for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, making it an excellent option for international students.
At present, the scholarship is available to applicants from selected countries, so it is important to confirm eligibility before applying, as more countries may be added later. The program is administered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), which works with global partners to promote international education. Its aim is to attract talented students worldwide and support their studies at leading Japanese universities under expert guidance.
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2026 Details
| Offered by: | MEXT |
| Degree level: | Bachelors, Masters, PhD |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Japan |
| Last date: | Different for Each Country |
Financial Benefits
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2026-27 is a Full Free Scholarship for Students from all over the world to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from Japanese top Universities. Because MEXT is a Fully Funded Scholarship So, it will cover all the expenses to complete your degree and all expenses will be provided by Japanese Government. Detail is given below:
- Monthly Stipend will be given to all selected candidates.
- 100% Tuition Fee will be provided by MEXT.
- Round Airfare Tickets will be given from Home country to Japan and from Japan to Home country.
- It Covers your all Accommodation
- Residence will be provided by the University in which you got accepted and allowance will be provided by Japanese Government.
Duration of the Scholarship in Japan
- Bachelor’s Degree: 4-5 years
- Master’s Degree: 2-3 years
- Doctoral Degree: 3-4 years.
Documents Required
To apply for Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship you need to Submit Following Document:
- Mark Sheet Form
- Application Form
- Recommendation Letter
- Health Certificate
- Research Plan (only research students)
- Abstract of theses (if applicable)
- Academic detail Marks sheet of Secondary School: (Matric/O Levels, Attested copy)
- Academic detail Marks sheet of Higher Secondary School: (Intermediate/A Levels, Attested copy)
- Attested copy of Certificate of enrollment from current educational institution (if applicable)
- Hope certificate issued by the Institute (for students whose final result is expected by August 2024)
Note:
- Submitted documents will not be returned.
- Application should be unstapled and printed on A4 size paper.
- Certificates & documents, other than those mentioned above, will not be considered.
- Knowledge of Japanese Language, and IELTS/TOEFL is not mandatory.
Eligibility Criteria for MEXT Scholarship
- Applicants form those countries are eligible for MEXT Scholarship who have Diplomatic Relations with Japan.
- Students who have Japanese Nationality is not eligible
- Must be born after 02 April 1988.
Application Deadline
Every country has different last date to apply for MEXT Scholarship 2026-27. Students of each country can check deadlines for their country by visiting the Japan Embassy website in their country. Scholarship is opened in some countries and will open soon in the other countries.
How to Found MEXT Scholarship for Your Country?
Visit below “Embassies” Link and find a region in which your country is located. Open that region and then find your country in the list. After that visit your country Embassy Website. Then Click on “Culture and Education” in the menu. You will see the “Japanese Government Scholarship” there. Check this scholarship and follow Guidelines for Every country because they different for Each country. “Embassies” link is given below:
