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MEXT Scholarships 2026 (Japanese Government Scholarships)

Opportunity Information

Posted By: Dawda Wally

Type: Scholarship

Category: Bachelors, Masters & PhD

Country: Japan

Funding: Fully Funded

Deadline: October 13, 2026

Status: Active

Link: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap_stopj-applications_scholarship.html

Eligibility
Applicants must generally be under 35 years of age (for Master's/Research) or under 25 (for Undergraduate).
Must be a national of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan (including African countries).
Academic requirements vary by degree level (high school diploma for undergraduate, bachelor's for master's, master's for PhD).
Japanese language proficiency is often required or expected to be developed.
Details
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students, research students (Master's/PhD), or specialized training college students.
Financial Benefits
Fully funded, including a monthly stipend, tuition fees, and round-trip airfare. The stipend amount varies by degree level.

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