MEXT Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Japan Study Program (Embassy Track)

The wait is finally over! You can now apply for the MEXT Japan Government Scholarships 2026 (Embassy Track). This scholarship is available for people from countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan.

The Japanese Government and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) provide fully funded scholarships for international students wanting to study for undergraduate, Master's, or PhD degrees in Japan. This is a great opportunity to further your education at some of Japan's top schools.

Scholarship Details

Host Country	Japan
Provider	Japanese Government (MEXT)
Degree Level	Bachelor’s, Master’s & PhD
Eligible Courses	Courses offered by the University
Benefits	Fully Funded
Eligible Nationalities	Citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan
Deadline	May 31, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

You need to be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic ties with Japan.
Japanese nationals can’t apply for the MEXT scholarship in Japan.
For undergraduate programs, you should be under 25 and have completed 12 years of schooling that’s similar to high school.
If you’re going for a Master’s or PhD, you must have completed your college degree and be under 35. You should also have 16 or 18 years of education.
If you're in a teacher training program, you must be a recent grad from college or a teacher training school and be under 35. You should have some teaching experience in primary, secondary, or teacher-training schools in your home country.