Applications are now open to apply for the Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2025. This is a fully-funded international Japan scholarship program for international students. This year, the Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship will offer 9,500 scholarships to Undergraduate, Master’s, training, Ph.D./Doctoral Degrees from Japanese Universities.
There is no need for IELTS/TOEFL. All foreign students of any nationality interested in studying at the undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral level with a fully funded Japanese scholarship in 2025 are encouraged to apply for a scholarship. All academic fields and majors are available under the Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2025.
The Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship is open to all participants from Asia, the Pacific, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa who have diplomatic relations with Japan.Â
Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2025
- Scholarship Country:Â Japan
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Masters, PhD
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: OPEN NOW (But Deadline is Different for Each Country)
Duration Of The Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2025
- Undergraduate: 4-5 Years
- Masters: 2-3 Years
- Ph.D.: 3-4 Years
Fields Of Study
As stated above, the Japanese government offers all kinds of study options available at all Japanese universities, from social sciences to engineering, medicine, health, arts, humanities, etc. There are no restrictions in academic fields.
Financial Coverage for Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship
Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship for international students to study in Japan for free. All expenses will be borne by the Japanese Government.
- Allowances: Monthly Aid, Preparatory Aid
- Education Fees: MEXT will pay the entrance exam fees and college tuition fees.
- Travel expenses: MEXT will cover your round trip airfare from your country to Japan, the ticket will be an economy class ticket for the flight.
- Accommodation: residences for international students provided by universities.
Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
- A candidate who has Japanese nationality at the time of application is not eligible.
- Candidates, in principle, must have been born as of April 2, 1985.
- Master’s Course: Candidates who have completed 16 years of school education in countries other than Japan.
- Doctoral Course: Candidates who have completed 18 years of school education in countries other than Japan.
Scholarship For Asia Region
1) Brunei Darussalam
- MEXT Scholarships for Brunei Darussalam
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For more info, Visit Here
2) Indonesia
- MEXT Scholarships for Indonesia
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- Applications are now open: Apply Now
3) Malaysia
- Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship for Malaysia
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- Applications are open now: Apply Now
4) Myanmar
- MEXT Scholarships for Myanmar
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- Applications are now open: Apply Now
5) Nepal
- Monbukagakusho MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship for Nepal
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For more information, Click Here
6) Pakistan
- MEXT Scholarships for Pakistan
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Master, and, PhD
- For more information, Click Here
7) Singapore
- MEXT Scholarships for Singapore
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Master, and PhD
- For more info, Click Here
8) Bangladesh
- MEXT Scholarships for Bangladesh
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For more info, Visit Here
9) Bhutan
- MEXT Scholarships for Bhutan
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For More Info: Visit Here
10) Cambodia
- MEXT Scholarships for Cambodia
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For more info, Click Here
11) China
- MEXT Scholarships for China
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For More Info: Apply Now
12) Hong Kong
- MEXT Scholarships for Hong Kong
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For more info, Click Here
13) Iran
- MEXT Scholarships for Iran
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For more info, Click Here
14) India
- MEXT Scholarships for India
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For more info, Click Here
15) Laos
- MEXT Scholarships for Laos
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- For more info, Click Here
16) Maldives
- MEXT Scholarships for Maldives
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- Applications are now open: Apply Now
17) Mongolia
- MEXT Scholarships for Mongolia
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD
- Applications are now open: Apply Now
18) the Philippines
- MEXT Scholarships for Philippines
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
- For more info, Click Here
19) Sri Lanka
- MEXT Scholarships for Sri Lanka
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
- For more info, Click Here
20) Thailand
- MEXT Scholarships for Thailand
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
- Applications are now open: Apply Now
21) Timor-Leste
- MEXT Scholarships for Timor-Leste
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, College of Technology and Specialized Training
- Applications are open now: Apply Now
22) Vietnam
- MEXT Scholarships for Vietnam
- Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, College of Technology and Specialized Training
- Applications are now open: Apply Now
Scholarships For Africa Region
1) Algeria
MEXT Scholarships for Algeria
Degree/Course: Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
2) Benin
MEXT Scholarships for Benin
Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
3) Botswana
MEXT Scholarships for Botswana
Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
4) Burkina Faso
MEXT Scholarships for Burkina Faso
Degree/Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
5) Cameroon, Chad, and Central Africans
MEXT Scholarships for Cameroon, Chad, and Central Africans
Degree/Course Level: Diploma, Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
6) Egypt
MEXT Scholarships for Egypt
Degree/Course Level: Diploma, Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
7) Ghana
MEXT Scholarships for Ghana
Degree/Course Level: Diploma, Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
8) Liberia
MEXT Scholarships for Liberia
Degree/Course Level: Diploma, Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
9) Mauritius
MEXT Scholarships for Mauritius
Degree/Course Level: Diploma, Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
10) Nigeria
MEXT Scholarships for Nigeria
Degree/Course Level: Diploma, Undergraduate, Masters and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
11) South Africa
MEXT Scholarships for South Africa
Degree/Course Level: Diploma, Undergraduate, Masters, and, PhD
Applications are now open: Apply Now
If your country is not listed above. You can visit the Japanese Embassy website where you will find the Japanese Embassies and Consulates in your country. (You can check here)