MEXT Scholarship (Undergraduate Studies)

Fully Funded GovernmentBachelor's

The undergraduate track of Japan's government scholarship, for high school seniors or recent graduates aiming to complete a full undergraduate degree at a Japanese university, including an initial year of intensive Japanese language study.

Award

$8,960 – $9,600

Estimated value

Deadline

≈ varies by country, typically April-June 2026

Estimated, not an official date

Covers: Tuition · Living stipend · Travel

Tuition fees Covered
Living stipend Covered
Travel Covered
Health insurance Not covered
Arrival allowance Not covered

Education
Minimum: High School Diploma
Study level
Bachelor's
Field of study
All fields
Nationality
160+ countries with diplomatic relations with Japan
Age limit
Generally must be 17-24 years old
GPA
Strong academic record
Language
JLPT/TOEFL/IELTS
Other requirements
- Includes mandatory 1-year intensive Japanese language study unless proficiency already demonstrated
- Total scholarship period is 5 years (7 for medicine/dentistry/veterinary/6-year pharmacy)

1
Apply through Japanese embassy in home country
2
Document screening
3
Written exam and interview
4
Final selection and university placement

Required documents

Passport
High school transcripts
Diploma or certificate of expected graduation
Recommendation letter
Health certificate

Apply

Applications are submitted on the provider's website.

Apply on official website

Provider: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) (Government)
Funded by: Government of Japan
Duration: 5 years (7 years for medicine/dentistry/veterinary/6-year pharmacy)
Intake: April 2027
Where to study: Any Japanese national, public, or accredited private university

Embassy Application Deadline
≈ varies by country, typically April-June 2026
Estimated

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