Scholarship
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Research Students
This scholarship supports international students to conduct research at Japanese universities. It is a prestigious program aimed at fostering human resources who will become bridges between Japan and other countries.
About this scholarship
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Research Students is offered by Embassy of Japan in Sudan for study in Sudan at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip 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 Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip 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: Sudanese.
Eligibility
Applicants must be under 35 years old and hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Candidates must be willing to learn the Japanese language and be able to travel to Cairo, Egypt for written examinations.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. 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
Sudanese
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Embassy of Japan in Sudan
- Country
- Sudan
- Award
- Full tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Sudanese
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-29
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-29