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MEXT Japanese Scholarship 2026 (Embassy Recommendation)

MEXT• Japan• Multiple or unspecified• Verified: March 31, 2026

MEXT Japan Scholarship 2026: ¥145,000/month + full tuition + flights. Master's & PhD. Apply via Embassy: Feb-May.

Monthly stipend Master's: ¥144,000-145,000/month (approx $900-950)Monthly stipend Doctoral: ¥145,000-148,000/monthResearch student stipend: ¥117,000/month during preparatory yearReturn economy class flights from home country to Japan

May 31, 2026

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Organization: MEXT

Location: Not specified in source

Country: Japan

City: Not specified in source

Level: Multiple or unspecified

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (having diplomatic relations with Japan)

Fields: All majors available at Japanese universities

Language/tests: Japanese (JLPT) or English per chosen program language, English-language programs require IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL iBT 79+, Learning basic Japanese strengthens your application

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Requirements

Citizen of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan
Age: under 35 at start of studies (varies by country and level)
High-grade bachelor's (master's level) or completed master's (doctoral level)
Japanese supervising professor willing to accept you (highly recommended)
Japanese or English language per chosen program language
Apply via Japanese Embassy in home country

Documents

Official MEXT application form (provided by Japanese Embassy)
Official academic transcripts
Letter of Acceptance from Japanese professor or university
Research/Study Plan
Valid passport copy
Recent personal photograph
Language certificates: IELTS/TOEFL or JLPT per program language
Recommendations from two professors per embassy requirements
Official graduation certificate
Additional academic certificates or published research (if available)

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MEXT Japan Scholarship 2026: ¥144,000-148,000/month + full tuition + flights. Apply via Japanese Embassy (Feb-May). Highly recommended to obtain Letter of Acceptance from Japanese professor first. Age under 35. One of the oldest and most comprehensive government scholarships since 1954.

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MEXT Japanese Scholarship 2026 (Embassy Recommendation)

MEXT• Japan• Multiple or unspecified• Verified: March 31, 2026

MEXT Japan Scholarship 2026: ¥145,000/month + full tuition + flights. Master's & PhD. Apply via Embassy: Feb-May.

May 31, 2026

Deadline

Fully funded

Funding

Official

Source

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Provider

Organization: MEXT

Location: Not specified in source

Country: Japan

City: Not specified in source

Level: Multiple or unspecified

Eligibility

Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (having diplomatic relations with Japan)

Fields: All majors available at Japanese universities

Language/tests: Japanese (JLPT) or English per chosen program language, English-language programs require IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL iBT 79+, Learning basic Japanese strengthens your application

Requirements & documents

Requirements

Citizen of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan
Age: under 35 at start of studies (varies by country and level)
High-grade bachelor's (master's level) or completed master's (doctoral level)
Japanese supervising professor willing to accept you (highly recommended)
Japanese or English language per chosen program language
Apply via Japanese Embassy in home country

Documents

Official MEXT application form (provided by Japanese Embassy)
Official academic transcripts
Letter of Acceptance from Japanese professor or university
Research/Study Plan
Valid passport copy
Recent personal photograph
Language certificates: IELTS/TOEFL or JLPT per program language
Recommendations from two professors per embassy requirements
Official graduation certificate
Additional academic certificates or published research (if available)

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