Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship Program for International Students

The Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship Program for Research Students is a prestigious scholarship program offered by the Japanese government to international students who wish to pursue research or graduate studies at universities in Japan.

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Host Country	Japan
Host Institute	Various
Level	Master’s course / Doctoral course
Eligible Nationality	International
Scholarship Type	Fully Funded
Benefits	Allownaces+Education Fee+Air Tickets
Opening Date	April
Closing Date	Vary for various countries (Usually May)

Summary of the Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship Program

Under the Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship Program, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) of Japan provides scholarships to foreign students who want to study graduate courses at Japanese universities as Research Students (either regular students or non-regular students) in the following ways.

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Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship for Research Students — **Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship Program**

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Benefits of the Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship Program for International Students

The following are the benefits of the MEXT Research Scholarship Program:

Allowances:

Payment for the following sums is required based on the course you are enrolled in. For grantees studying or conducting research in specifically designated regions, a monthly extra-regional stipend of 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen will be added to the scholarship amount. The amount of payment could vary every fiscal year due to the state of the Japanese government’s budget. A grantee’s scholarship will be suspended if they are away from the university for a prolonged length of time.

The monthly payment for preparatory education recipients and non-regular students: is 143,000 yen
Monthly tuition for regular students pursuing a master’s or professional degree is 144,000 yen.
The monthly tuition for regular doctoral students is 145,000 yen.

Education Fees:

MEXT will cover the cost of tuition, matriculation, and entrance exams for universities. However, if the grantees are unable to continue to the master’s or doctorate program or are not admitted by the university, they will be responsible for paying the entrance examination price.

Traveling Expenses:

MEXT gives an airline ticket to recipients who will arrive in Japan during the stipulated period, and it specifies the travel schedule and route. For the journey from the international airport nearest to the grantee’s residence (i.e., the country of nationality) to an international airport in Japan utilized on the regular route to the accepting university, an economy-class ticket will be provided by the airline.

MEXT will give grantees an airline ticket based on their application if they graduate from the accepting university and return home by the end of the last month of the MEXT-designated scholarship period.

Criteria

The Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship Program normally has both personal and academic requirements. These are some frequent characteristics taken into consideration throughout the selection process, though particular criteria may differ based on the nation and program:

The nationality of a nation with diplomatic ties to Japan is a requirement for applicants. A candidate who is not eligible at the time of application is one who is of Japanese nationality.
Applicants should ideally have been born on April 2, 1990, or later.
Candidates need to be prepared to pick up Japanese. Candidates must have a keen interest in Japan and be prepared to expand their knowledge of the country once they get there.
A health certificate in the required format, certified by a doctor, attesting to the applicant’s lack of any physical or mental issues impeding their ability to study in Japan, must be submitted by the applicant.

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Documents/Material Required to Apply

The following documents are required to apply for the Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship Program:

Application Form
Placement Preference Application Form
Field of Study and Research Plan
Academic transcript for all academic years of university attended
Certification of graduation or degree certificate from the university attended
Recommendation letter from the president/dean or the academic advisor at the current or last university attended
Medical certificate
Abstracts of theses (if applicable)
Certificate of language proficiency (if applicable)
Recommendation letter from the present employer (if applicable)
Photograph(s) displaying the applicant’s original artwork or a digital recording of a musical performance If the applicant plans to major in music or fine arts, submit.

MEXT Research Scholarship Program Deadline

Each Japanese diplomatic mission has a different date for application document submission. Verify the deadline by visiting the Japanese diplomatic mission’s website or by contacting them in another manner in the nation where you now reside. Usually, the MEXT Research Scholarship Program(Embassy Recommendation) applications are available in April, and May each year.

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Application Procedure

The application process for the Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarship Program typically involves several steps:

Check Eligibility: Before beginning the application process, confirm that you fulfill all of the standards set out by MEXT regarding eligibility, such as age restrictions, academic background requirements, and nationality requirements.
Investigate Institutions and Programs: Look into Japanese institutions and programs that might fit your academic preferences and professional objectives. To talk about your research interests and possible supervision, get in touch with instructors or academic advisors at these universities.
Application Resources: Assemble all required application materials.
Submit Application: By the deadline, send your application documentation to the Japanese consulate or embassy in your nation of residence.
Written Exams and Interviews: You might be asked to take written tests and/or have interviews as part of the selection process, depending on the nation and program.

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