Undergraduate Scholarships from the Japanese Government (MEXT) 2026:
An amazing chance for international students to study a fully supported Bachelor’s degree at esteemed Japanese national universities is provided by the Japanese Government (MEXT) Undergraduate Scholarship 2026. Sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), this esteemed fellowship seeks to develop world leaders who will deepen ties between Japan and their home nations.
- Nation: Japan
- Offered from: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
- Offered for: International students
- Degree: Undergraduate
- Funded: Fully Funded
- Closing Date: Vary
Benefits:
- Waiver of the entire tuition fee
- Stipend every month: 117,000 JPY (with an additional 2,000–3,000 JPY for some areas).
- Round-trip Airflight: Low-cost flights to and from Japan
One year of Japanese language and subject study is necessary for preparatory education. - All-inclusive Health Insurance
- Exemption from tuition, entrance, and admission fees
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Eligibility:
- must be a national of a nation with diplomatic ties to Japan.
- born on April 2, 2001, or later
- Twelve years of schooling are required, or should be finished by March or August 2026.
- Willingness to study and acquire Japanese
- To study in Japan, one must be in good physical and mental health.
- Arrival in Japan must be possible between April 1 and April 7, 2026 (or fall 2026 if direct placement is applicable).
Documents Needed:
- Application Form Completed
- Academic Records (University/High School)
- Graduation or anticipated certificate of graduation
- Letter of recommendation from the instructor or principal
- Certificate of Medical Status (MEXT Format)
- Certificate of Language Proficiency (if available)
- Certificate of University Entrance Qualification (if appropriate)
- Enrollment Certificate (for students who are currently enrolled)
