Applications are being accepted for the MEXT Embassy Recommendation Scholarship for 2025. Apply now for the MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2025, a fully funded scholarship programme that doesn’t require you to speak Japanese or take the IELTS exam. The largest scholarship of its kind, it is provided by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), through the Monbukagakusho.
The Master’s and PhD programmes are accepting applications for the September/October 2025 intake. The MEXT Scholarship is offered by over 90% of Japanese universities, including those with English-language programmes, and is available in all subjects. Without an IELTS score, study in Japan. The following contains information about application procedures, stipend amounts, and how to apply for the MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2025.
Details of the Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship:
- Host Country: Japan
- Study Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Overview:
- Scholarship Name: MEXT
- Funded by: Japanese Government
- Eligibility: Open to all
- Is IELTS Required For MEXT: No
- Is knowledge of Japanese mandatory for MEXT: No
- Application Fee: None
- Acceptance Letter Required: Not necessary
- Final Year Students Eligible: Yes
- Application Process: Online via the Embassy
Benefits:
The MEXT scholarship, funded by the Japanese government, is a fully funded program for all students. It includes the following expenses:
- 100% coverage of tuition fees
- Admission fees and book fees
- Monthly allowance
- Monthly stipend
- Living allowance, including accommodation and meals
- Traveling allowance
- Round-trip airfare tickets provided by the MEXT Japanese scholarship
Additionally, further support may be provided after the assessment of the applicant.
Scholarship Duration:
- Masters Studies: 2-3 Years
- Ph.D. Studies: 3-4 Years
Study Fields:
The MEXT scholarship is available in the following fields:
- Social Science
- Engineering
- Medical to Health
- Arts
- Humanities
Eligibility Criteria:
- The MEXT Research Scholarship is open to applicants from all countries, without nationality restrictions.
- Applicants must not hold Japanese nationality.
- Must be able to provide all required documents.
- For Master’s Students: Completion of an undergraduate program is required. Final-year students are also eligible to apply.
- For Ph.D. Students: Applicants must hold a master’s degree to apply for doctoral degree programs.
- IELTS is not required for this scholarship.
Deadline: Each embassy sets its own deadline for applications.
