Scholarship
Japanese Government (MEXT) Research Scholarship
This scholarship is designed for international students who wish to conduct research at a Japanese graduate school. It covers master's or doctoral level studies and includes a period of Japanese language training.
About this scholarship
Japanese Government (MEXT) Research Scholarship is offered by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan at master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies (covers tuition, monthly stipend, and travel expenses), provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Varies (covers tuition, monthly stipend, and travel expenses). Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Somalia.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Somali citizens, born on or after April 2, 1990, and hold an undergraduate degree (minimum second class upper division) or a Master's degree.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-05-03. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Nationality requirements
Somalia
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
- Award
- Varies (covers tuition, monthly stipend, and travel expenses)
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Somalia
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-05-03
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20