Applications are now open for the MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2026 through the Embassy Track. One of the main ways to apply for a MEXT scholarship is through the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country. You can apply to pursue an undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD degree in Japan. Embassies in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Canada, Pakistan, and India are currently accepting applications. There is no fee to apply, and you don’t need an acceptance letter to get started. The MEXT Scholarship is one of the biggest fully funded scholarships in the world. If you’re selected, you’ll start studying in Japan in either April 2026 or September/October 2026. Below, you’ll find more details about the financial support, who can apply, which embassies are involved, and how to apply.
Details About MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2026
- Host Country: Japan
- Study Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: Each Embassy has set its Deadline
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Features of the MEXT Scholarship
- Scholarship Name: MEXT
- Funded by: Japanese Government
- Who can apply: Anyone
- Is IELTS Required For MEXT? No
- Is the Japanese language mandatory for MEXT? No
- Is there any Application Fee? No
- Acceptance Letter Required: No
- Final Year Students can apply: Yes
- How can Apply: Online through the Embassy
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MEXT Scholarship Benefits
The Scholarship Covers:
- Admission Fee, Book Fee
- Monthly Stipend
- 100% of the tuition Fee
- Round Trip Airfare Tickets
- A Monthly Allowance
- Living Allowance, Accommodation, Meals Covered.
- Traveling Allowance
- Another support is also provided after the applicant is assessed.
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Types of MEXT Scholarship and Duration
For those who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Japan.
- Undergraduate: 4-5 Years
- Master’s: 2-3 Years
- Ph.D: 3-4 Years
Study Fields
MEXT scholarship is open in the Fields of:
- Humanities
- Engineering
- Social Science
- Medical to Health
- Arts
Who Can Apply (Eligibility):
Open to Everyone: People from any country can apply. There are no nationality restrictions.
Not for Japanese Citizens: You cannot apply if you have Japanese nationality.
Documents: You must be able to submit all the required documents for the application.
For Master’s Program Applicants:
You need to have completed a bachelor’s degree.
If you’re in your final year of your undergraduate studies, you can still apply.
For PhD Program Applicants:
To apply for a doctoral program, you must already have a master’s degree
No IELTS Needed:
You don’t need to submit IELTS test scores to apply.
How to Apply?
Each Japanese embassy has its process for the MEXT Scholarship, so you’ll need to follow the steps given by the Japanese Embassy in your country.
You can see links to all Czech websites below. Just click on the name of your country, then look for the “News”, “Study” or “Scholarships” section.
Make sure you apply for the “MEXT Scholarship 2026 Embassy Recommendation.”
If it’s not open yet in your country, keep checking the embassy’s website for updates.
