Scholarship
MEXT Scholarship (Government of Japan)
The Government of Japan offers scholarships to Micronesian students and teachers to study or conduct research at Japanese universities. Programs include undergraduate studies, research student positions, and specialized training at National Institutes of Technology (KOSEN).
About this scholarship
MEXT Scholarship (Government of Japan) is offered by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) at bachelor, master, phd and diploma level. The award is valued at Varies by program (includes tuition, travel, and living allowance), provided as tuition and living 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 tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Varies by program (includes tuition, travel, and living allowance). 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, phd and diploma level. Nationality requirements apply: Federated States of Micronesia.
Eligibility
Micronesian citizens who meet specific academic and age requirements set by the Japanese government.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-05-05. 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, phd and diploma
Nationality requirements
Federated States of Micronesia
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
- Varies by program (includes tuition, travel, and living allowance)
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd and diploma
- Nationality
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-05-05
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-27