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Last verified August 23, 2026MEXT Scholarship
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Overview
Japan's flagship government scholarship, covering tuition and living costs for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral study at Japanese universities.
Eligibility
- Host country
- Japan
- Eligible nationalities
- Open to all nationalities
- Degree level
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Apply through the Japanese embassy/consulate in your home country
- Strong academic transcript from your most recent institution
- Most programmes include a preparatory Japanese-language year
- Meet age limits for your chosen degree level (varies by category)
Funding coverage
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend (~¥145,000–145,000+)
- Return flights
- No post-study service obligation
Academic requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3 / 4
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