MEXT Japan Scholarship 2026 Fully Funded Masters PhD Tokyo
MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2026 - Ministry of Education - 18 Sept 2026
Country: Japan
University: All Japanese National Universities - Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
Degree Level: Research, Masters, PhD - Fully Funded
Posted Date: 18 September 2026 - Deadline 15 December 2026
MEXT Scholarship 2026 Monbukagakusho posted today 18 September 2026 by Japanese Government. Most prestigious scholarship in Asia. For international students wanting to study in Japan. Covers 100% tuition, monthly allowance ¥147000 masters and ¥148000 PhD, free Japanese language training 6 months, round-trip airfare, accommodation support. No tuition fees ever.
Benefits:
- Full tuition exemption - entrance exam and university fees waived
- Monthly stipend ¥147000 for research and masters, ¥148000 PhD
- Economy class airfare Japan to home country round trip
- Free Japanese language course and preparatory education
- Accommodation assistance and additional regional allowance ¥2000-3000
Eligibility:
- Nationality of country with diplomatic relations with Japan - not Japanese
- Age under 35 for research students and excellent GPA 2.30/3.00
- Bachelor degree for masters, masters for PhD
- Willing to learn Japanese language and adapt to culture
Contact Details:
Website: https://www.mext.go.jp/
Email: ryugaku@mext.go.jp
Address: 3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8959, Japan
Application Details:
Two tracks: Embassy Recommendation via Japanese Embassy in your country and University Recommendation via Japanese university. Need academic transcripts, graduation certificate, research plan, medical certificate, 2 recommendations. Apply via embassy April-May 2026 for 2026 intake.
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