Scholarship
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Research Students
A prestigious scholarship program for international students to conduct research at Japanese universities. It covers tuition, travel, and living expenses.
About this scholarship
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Research Students is offered by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition + living allowance + travel costs, 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 Full tuition + living allowance + travel costs. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
International students meeting specific academic and age requirements set by the Japanese Embassy in their home country.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-12-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
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)
- Award
- Full tuition + living allowance + travel costs
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-12-31
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-29