| Deadline | 5 May 2023 |
|---|---|
| Organisation Type | Government Agencies |
| Fund Type | Scholarship |
| Study Local or Abroad? | International |
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
(A) Application Period : March / April every year (Subject to change)
(B) Application Due Date for Academic Year 2024 : 5 May 2023
(C) Overview : ( English )
(D) Press Release : ( Malay / English )
(E) Sample Application Form/ Guidelines Download : Form / Sample / Guidelines
* Please read the guidelines carefully.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
(1) Late submissions will not be entertained no matter what reasons are given.
(2) Applications without sufficient documents (stated in the guidelines) will not be considered.
(3) Submitted application forms and documents will not be returned, whatever reasons given.
(4) The decision on successful candidates made by the Embassy of Japan is final. Any queries on the final decision will not be entertained.
There are two ways to apply for a Japanese Government Scholarship: by applying to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) with a recommendation from a Japanese embassy or other Japanese diplomatic mission in your country, or by applying to the MEXT with a recommendation from a Japanese university.
The method of receiving a recommendation from an embassy or consulate abroad is called an "embassy recommendation," while the method of receiving a recommendation from a university and applying for a position is called a "university recommendation."
The contents differ slightly depending on whether you apply through the "embassy recommendation" or the "university recommendation," so the information is divided into two categories depending on the application method.
Please note that in order to receive a Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho MEXT) scholarship, you must obtain the Student status of residence.
- Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho MEXT) Scholarship
Some application requirements are more detailed than those listed here, so please check with the Japanese embassy or other Japanese diplomatic mission in your country.
The type and field of application may vary from country to country. Please check with the Japanese embassy or other Japanese diplomatic mission in your country to see if there are any openings in the type and field you wish to apply for.
In addition, all required documents and interviews will be conducted by the Japanese embassy or other diplomatic mission abroad in your country.
> List of Overseas Diplomatic Establishments (external link)
|
Type |
Fields and Conditions |
Age |
Preparatory Training |
Monthly Amount |
Payment Period |
|
Young Leaders Program |
[Areas] [Conditions] |
Generally under 40 |
None |
242,000 yen |
1 year |
|
Research students |
Field of study at university or related field |
35 and under |
6 months |
143,000 to 145,000 yen |
Degree students: |
|
Teacher training students |
- Graduates from a university or teacher training school |
35 and under |
6 months |
143,000 yen |
Within 1.5 years |
|
Undergraduate students |
(1) Humanities A: Law, Political Science, Education, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese Language, etc. |
25 and under |
1 year |
117,000 yen |
4 years, in addition to 1 year of preparatory training (excluding medical, dental, pharmaceutical, and veterinary programs) |
|
Technical college students |
Machinery, Electrical/Electronics, Information/Communication/Network, Materials/Materials, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Merchant Marine, etc. |
1 year |
3 years (3.5 years for merchant marine only), in addition to 1 year of preparatory training |
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|
Specialized training college students |
Industry, Sanitation, Education and Social Welfare, Commercial Practice, Clothing and Home Economics, Culture and Liberal Arts |
3 years |
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|
Japanese studies students |
- Applicants must be enrolled in a university undergraduate program and have majored in a field related to Japanese language and culture for at least one year |
18 to 30 |
None |
Within 1 year |
* Tickets will be provided for travel to and from Japan. There is no need to pay an entrance fee, examination fee, or tuition.
* For the above-mentioned upper age limit at arrival in Japan (excluding YLP), only those whose birthday is on or after April 2 are eligible.
* Undergraduate and technical college students may select up to a third field of their choice.
* Specialized training college students may select only one major field of study of their choice. Your major field of study will be decided by MEXT in consultation with the accepting university, etc., taking into consideration your preferences and the evaluation of your test and interview.
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho MEXT) Scholarship Click here for details
- Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho MEXT) Scholarship < University Recommendation>
For university recommendations, not all universities in Japan are able to recommend international students.
Only a select number of universities approved by the MEXT can make recommendations to the MEXT, and only those universities that are judged to be outstanding and deserving of the scholarship can make recommendations to the MEXT.
Therefore, if you are interested in applying for a scholarship with a recommendation from a university, you need to check first whether the school you are interested in has a recommendation quota.
Application requirements and academic standards vary depending on the accepting university.
In addition, the scholarship period and eligibility may vary depending on the type of recommendation framework a university has, so please check with the university you wish to enroll in for details.
|
Type |
Language and Application Requirements |
Age Restriction |
Monthly Amount |
Payment Period |
|
Research students |
English: CEFR B2 equivalent or higher Japanese: JLPT N2 or equivalent*1 |
35 and under |
143,000 to 145,000 yen |
6 months to within the standard completion period |
|
Undergraduate students |
25 and under |
117,000 yen |
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|
Japanese studies students |
- JLPT N2 or higher |
18 to 30 |
117,000 yen |
Within 1 year |
*1: Japanese or English proficiency is required depending on the language of instruction at the university or other institution you wish to enter.
* Tickets will generally be provided for travel to and from Japan. However, airfare may not be provided depending on the type of recommendation quota held by the host university.
* There is no need to pay an entrance fee, examination fee, or tuition.
* For the above-mentioned upper age limit at arrival in Japan, only those whose birthday is on or after April 2 are eligible.
For the selection process for university recommendations, each university will conduct its own screening of documents, examinations, interviews, etc. Please inquire directly with the university to which you wish to apply for information on the selection process.
- Notes for Students Currently in Japan Who Receive Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho MEXT) Scholarships
Note 1: You must complete the school you are currently enrolled in and return to your country before the start of the Japanese government scholarship period.
Note 2: It is necessary to re-acquire a new Student status of residence.
However, some university recommendations are only available to applicants from Japan.
In such cases, both Notes 1 and 2 above may not apply. If you are applying for a Japanese government (Monbukagakusho MEXT) scholarship through a university recommendation, please check with the university to which you wish to enroll.
More details: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/about-scholarship/
