The MEXT Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity provided by the Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology – MEXT).
International students can pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees at leading universities in Japan.
Applications are open under the Embassy Recommendation Track.
What is the MEXT Embassy Recommendation Scholarship?
One of the main application routes for the MEXT Scholarship.
Applicants apply through the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in their home country.
Several embassies are already accepting applications for 2026 intake.
No application fee and no Japanese language proficiency required at the time of application.
Host Country
Japan
Host Institutions
Japanese national, public, and private universities
Available Degree Levels
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral (PhD)
Eligible Applicants
International students from all countries
Applicants must not hold Japanese nationality
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor’s Program:
Completion of 12 years of formal education
Master’s Program:
Bachelor’s degree or final year undergraduate student
Doctoral Program:
Master’s degree or final semester master’s student
Japanese language proficiency is not required to apply
Financial Coverage (Fully Funded)
Full tuition fee coverage
Admission and enrollment fees covered
Textbook costs covered
Monthly living allowance
Free university housing or housing allowance (if university housing is unavailable)
Round-trip airfare to and from Japan
Additional financial support may be provided based on individual evaluation
