MEXT Scholarship for Higher Studies in Japan by Japanese Embassy [Upto Rs.84k per month]: Apply by May 13

Applications are invited for the MEXT Scholarship 2025 for Higher Studies in Japan by Japanese Embassy. Apply by May 13.

About MEXT

MEXT Scholarships are provided under Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho). These Japanese government scholarships are fully funded and offered to applicants from countries with which Japan has diplomatic ties. MEXT scholarships 2025 are offered to students attending all major educational institutions at the bachelor’s and master’s levels. 

nternational applicants studying in Japan or India can afford certain scholarships to ease their tuition. They are free to choose certain majors under a particular field of study and can then apply as undergraduates for MEXT Japan scholarships. There are other eligibility criteria, too, which must be fulfilled to avail of MEXT scholarship benefits, as this is one of Japan’s most popular scholarship options. Check out the article for all the details about MEXT scholarships to study in top Japanese universities. 

Monbukagakusho MEXT Scholarships in Japan are offered to applicants applying for admission to Japanese universities across various fields of study. Some applicants may be required to have preparatory admission or may be admitted for a direct placement.

Eligibility

Monbukagakusho MEXT Scholarship Eligibility for Undergraduates

To be eligible for the Monbukagakusho MEXT scholarship as undergraduate students, applicants should have passed high school and should be able to fulfil the following minimum eligibility criteria if applying:

• Nationality: Applicants must belong to a country with which Japan shares diplomatic ties. Applicants who are official Japanese citizens cannot apply for this scholarship.
• Age: Applicants must be of the age of 18 or above at the time of admission. There may be exceptions to the rule for not a wide range of applicants.
• Academic Background: Applicants should have completed 12 years of schooling equivalent to a Japanese upper secondary school. At least 80% in classes X, XI and XII is an important factor.
• Japanese Language: Applicants should be interested in learning the Japanese language. Also, applicants should ideally be interested in learning about the different aspects of Japan.
• Health: Applicants should be in good health and submit the health certificate in the proper format to be eligible for the scholarship.
• Student Visa: A new and recent student visa that applicants issue will also be required when applying for the MEXT Japan scholarship.

Monbukagakusho MEXT Scholarship Eligibility for Postgraduates

Those applying for a Master’s course / Doctoral course should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 70%. For Doctoral course admissions (second phase), a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 70% marks is required. Candidates should have practical research/teaching/work experience after obtaining the qualification.

There are only three programs that come under the graduate study; if applicants are applying for them, then they should fulfil the following eligibility criteria:

• Research Students: Applicants should be under 35 years of age and hold a graduate degree, or they must have completed 16 years of schooling.
• Teacher Training Students: Applicants should be under 35 years of age with a graduate degree from a teacher training college and five years of teaching experience in primary or secondary or at a teacher training college in the applicant’s home country. Applicants in the middle of the five-year teacher training experience are not eligible to apply. 
• Young Leaders Program (YLP): In this case, applicants must be under 40 years of age, hold a graduate degree, have practical experience, and be young public administrators who can play a pivotal role in Asia and other countries. 

Scholarship Benefits

• Apart from this, the tuition and exam fees are exempted for all applicants qualifying for Monbukagakusho MEXT scholarships in Japan. 
• Round-trip travel expenses are also added additionally for MEXT Japanese scholarship qualifiers. 
• ¥2,000 – ¥3,000 is added to the monthly allowances for conducting research in specially designated Japanese regions. The amounts are subject to change each year. 

Deadline

May 13 2025.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their applications this mail.

Click here to view the official notification of MEXT Scholarship for Higher Studies in Japan by Japanese Embassy.