Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT)
MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship
🗓 Embassy route usually opens April–May
Visit official page →Who's eligible
International students nominated via the Japanese Embassy in their home country, or directly by a Japanese university (University Recommendation route).
What you'll need
Academic transcripts · embassy or university-run entrance exam/interview · Japanese or English proficiency depending on programme.
The perks
Full tuition, a generous monthly stipend, and a return airfare; includes a preparatory Japanese-language year for research students.
Where it leads
Study in a global leader in robotics, engineering, and manufacturing; strong pipeline into Japanese multinationals and research institutes.