Scholarship
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship
A prestigious scholarship program offered by the Japanese government to international students. It aims to promote mutual understanding and human resource development.
About this scholarship
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship is offered by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full 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 Full 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 bachelor, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Kiribati.
Eligibility
I-Kiribati citizens meeting the academic and age requirements set by the Japanese Embassy.
How to apply
Applications close on 2027-12-31. 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
Nationality requirements
Kiribati
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
- Full tuition, monthly stipend, and travel expenses
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Kiribati
- Deadline
- Open · 2027-12-31
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20