MEXT Scholarship

Government of Japan

Japan Bachelor's, Master's, PhD Apply via your local Japanese embassy — typically Apr–Jun

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Overview

Japan's flagship government scholarship, covering tuition and living costs for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral study at Japanese universities.

Eligibility

Host country: Japan
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities
Degree level: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Apply through the Japanese embassy/consulate in your home country
Strong academic transcript from your most recent institution
Most programmes include a preparatory Japanese-language year
Meet age limits for your chosen degree level (varies by category)

Funding coverage

Full tuition
Monthly stipend (~¥145,000–145,000+)
Return flights
No post-study service obligation

Academic requirements

Minimum GPA: 3 / 4

Grading systems vary by country — Oblanky's checker compares your real GPA, percentage or classification against this requirement and clearly flags whether it's a confirmed match or an estimated equivalency. The scholarship provider always makes the final eligibility decision.

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