Japanese Government 2025 MEXT Scholarship Program for International Students

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality Requirements: Applicants should be nationals of countries holding diplomatic ties with Japan. Dual nationals must renounce their Japanese citizenship by the time they arrive in Japan.
• Age Limit: Candidates should be born on or after April 2, 1990.
• Academic and Professional Background: Must be graduates of universities or teacher training colleges with a minimum five-year teaching experience as of April 1, 2025.
• Japanese Language Proficiency: A strong willingness to learn Japanese is required.
• Health Standards: Medical fitness, as confirmed by a certified health certificate, is mandatory.
• Arrival in Japan: Arrival must align with the designated period, usually two weeks before the course starts.
• Visa Requirements: Must obtain a “Student” visa prior to entering Japan and maintain this status.

Offered Benefits

• Allowance: After arrival in Japan, 143,000 yen per month will be paid.
• A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount
• Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.
• Travel Expenses

Application Process

Required Documents:

• Application Form
• Placement Preference Application Form
• Certified grade transcript for each academic year from the last university/ teacher training school attended
• The diploma from the last university/ teacher training school attended
• Certificate of employment
• Recommendation letter from the immediate supervisor at work
• Medical certificate