Japanese Government Scholarship MEXT is announced for BS and research students (MS/MPhil and PhD) for the academic year 2024-25. MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2024 is open for research students from all countries. MEXT scholarship is prestigious and one of the most highly paid scholarships in the world.
Japan is included in the developed countries of the world. Japan has advanced in the fields of science and technology. We all have heard tales about technology in Japan. This country invested a lot in its education system, and they have the best educational and research institutes in the world. MEXT research scholarship provides an opportunity for all aspiring students to complete their research studies in the best universities in Japan.
MEXT research scholarship 2024 is open for Master’s and Doctorate level studies. The good news for aspiring students is that for the MEXT scholarship 2024 application, a certificate of Japanese Language or IELTS/TOEFL is not mandatory. So, this may be the opportunity you were waiting for to study in Japan without IELTS. MEXT research scholarship is open to students from Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. The details of the MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2024 are given below.
The last date for the MEXT BS Scholarship application is May 31, 2024 (For Pakistani Students.)
The last date for the MEXT research Scholarship application is May 10, 2024 (For Pakistani Students.)
The application deadline for MEXT scholarships is at the end of May. For each country, the date may vary. Check the embassy website of your country.
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About MEXT Scholarship 2024
Degree Programs: Master’s and PhD
Deadline: Open Now (Vary for each country); for most countries application deadline is at end of May
Country: Japan
Coverage: Fully Funded Scholarship
Duration:
- MEXT Scholarship duration for master’s is 2-3 years.
- MEXT Scholarship duration for PhD 3-4 years.
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Available Fields of Study for MEXT Scholarship 2024
All fields of studies available in Japanese Universities are open for MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship. Applicants can apply for social sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, life sciences, medical sciences, engineering, arts, humanities, technology, and all other fields.
Scholarship Benefits
MEXT research scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship for master’s and PhD level studies. Financial coverage of the MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship is given below.
- Tuition Fee Exemption
- Monthly Stipend 143,000 to 145,000 Japanese Yen
- Air ticket for Arrival in Japan
- Air ticket to depart from Japan after completion of studies
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Eligibility Criteria for MEXT Scholarship
The eligibility criteria for the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2024 are given below.
- The applicant must be a citizen of a country having diplomatic relations with Japan.
- The applicant must have been born after April 2, 1987.
- Applicants must have 16 years of education or submit a certificate of prospective graduation from the undergraduate program showing that the student will graduate by the time of final selection.
- Applicants must have a master’s degree or submit a certificate of prospective graduation from the master’s program showing that the student will graduate by the time of final selection.
- The Applicant must be willing to learn Japanese.
- The applicant must be in good health.
Required Documents
The documents required for the MEXT scholarship 2024 are listed below.
- Application form
- Placement preference application form
- Research plan
- All academic transcripts
- Certificate of graduation (or prospective graduation certificate from university)
- Recommendation letter
- Medical Certificate
- Abstract of thesis
- Certificate of Language proficiency (only in case applicant has a Japanese or English language certificate)
Application Timeline
The selection process for MEXT research scholarship 2024 and the application process are given below.
Announcement of Scholarship: April 2024
- First Screening: July 2024
- Request for Provisional Acceptance to Japanese Universities: Until August 26, 2024
- Submission of Placement Letter: September 2024
- Second Screening and University Placement: October 2024
- Notification of Selection: Jan-Feb 2025
How to apply for MEXT Scholarship?
MEXT Scholarship 2024 applications are open for students from all world countries. For the MEXT research scholarship application, students must submit the complete application form and required documents to their country’s Japanese embassy.
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