Scholarship
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
The Japanese government offers scholarships to Afghan students for graduate-level research at Japanese universities. The program covers research students, including both regular and non-regular students.
About this scholarship
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is offered by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan at master and phd level. The award is valued at Fully funded including tuition, monthly stipend, and airfare., 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 Fully funded including tuition, monthly stipend, and airfare.. 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: Afghanistan.
Eligibility
Afghan nationals seeking to pursue graduate research at Japanese universities.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-05-11. 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
Afghanistan
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) of Japan
- Award
- Fully funded including tuition, monthly stipend, and airfare.
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Afghanistan
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-05-11
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20