The MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 (Embassy Recommendation) is now accepting applications. International students can study at Japanese universities under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) with full funding thanks to this fully financed Japanese government scholarship. The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) conducts a poll on the country’s foreign student population every May. In Japan in 2022, there were 231,146 foreign students enrolled in courses. 8,924 were enrolled in courses funded by the Japanese government.

You can apply for the MEXT Scholarship for Masters and PhD if you wish to study in Japan as part of a graduate program. Please be aware that the Japanese Embassy in your nation is where you must apply and submit your documentation. Direct student applications are not accepted by MEXT. PLEASE DO NOT submit any application materials to MEXT directly in Japan. Below are further specifics regarding the requirements, advantages, and application process.

MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2025:

A Fully Funded Scholarship in Japan (Embassy Recommendation)
Japan is the host nation.
Level of Study: PhD, Masters, Bachelors
Benefits for the wallet: Fully Funded
Every embassy has established a deadline.
Japan: JASSO Statistics on the Number of International Students
According to a JASSO study from 2022, there were around 231,146 foreign students enrolled in Japanese universities. Japan is a developing, safe, and prosperous nation that offers plenty of chances to visitors.

It’s Not Necessary to Take IELTS

It is not necessary for applicants to take the IELTS exam. With proof of their language proficiency in English, they can apply.

No application costs

At no point does the MEXT impose fees.

Categories in which the MEXT Scholarship is applicable
Humanities and Social Sciences: A
Law
Government
Teaching
History of Sociology Literature
Language of Japan
Others (not including Humanities B. courses “1. Economics,” “2. Business Administration,” and “3. Others”).
Humanities and Social Sciences – B
Finance
Business Administration Alternatives (financial economics, accounting, etc.)
Natural Sciences: An Academic Discipline (Math, Physics, Chemistry)
Studies related to electricity and electronics (information engineering, electrical engineering, and electronics)
Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture Studies
Chemical Studies, Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering)

Scholarship Coverage by MEXT

100% of the tuition Fee
Admission Fee, Book Fee
A Monthly Allowance of 117,000 yen.
Monthly Stipend
Living Allowance, Accommodation, Meals Covered.
Traveling Allowance
Round Trip Airfare Tickets
Another support is also provided after the assessment of the applicant.

Conditions and Eligibility Criteria

An applicant should not be a Japanese Nationality holder.
Applicants, in principle, must be born on or after April 2, 2000.
Below must be 18 years of age or older at the time of admission to a university in Japan. (Exceptions are limited)
Applicants who have completed 12 years of schooling.
Applicants who meet the above qualification by March 2025 are eligible
Applicant must be able to arrive in Japan between April 1, 2025, and April 7, 2025
All applicants must require to obtain a Japan Student Visa.

Duration of Scholarship

The scholarship will run for five years, from April 2025 to March 2030, with a one-year preparatory year covering a variety of disciplines and the Japanese language.

Six years (for those majoring in veterinary medicine, dentistry, medicine, or a six-year pharmacy program)

How to Apply (Embassy Recommendation) for the MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2025:

Application Process

The procedure for applying is determined by every embassy.
Below are links to all of the webpages of the Japanese Embassy.
To view the “News Section” or navigate to the “Study” or Scholarships area, click on the name of your nation. Details on the MEXT Scholarship are available there.
The “MEXT Scholarship 2025 Embassy Recommendation” is something you must apply for. If the scholarship isn’t available in your nation right now, you can visit the website frequently for updates.

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