STUDYING IN JAPAN

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MEXT) SCHOLARSHIPS
  

Updated on 22 April 2025

The purpose of these scholarship programs is to accept excellent human resources from foreign countries, including India, to Japan, as international students, to promote mutual understanding with foreign countries and to form human networks, to strengthen the educational and research abilities of Japanese universities, and to make international intellectual contributions.

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Sl. No. Type Level No. of Scholarships Application Period Remarks
1 Research Student Research studies
(possible to continue to
Master's/Ph.D course)		 To be announced 14 April-13 May, 2025 Applications open for 2026*
2 Undergraduate Students Undergraduate level leading to Bachelors Degree 12 22 April-26 May,2025 Applications open for 2026*
3 National Institute of Technology (Kosen) Undergraduate level leading to Associate Degree (Diploma) 12 22 April-26 May,2025 Applications open for 2026*
4 Specialized Training College Students Undergraduate level leading to Certificate 12 22 April-26 May,2025 Applications open for 2026*
5 Japanese Studies Students Undergraduate level leading to Certificate About 9 Dec-Jan Applications closed for 2025
6 Young Leaders’ Program Students Masters Degree course A few Jul-Sep Applications closed for 2025
7 Teacher Training Students Undergraduate level leading to Certificate About 9 Dec-Jan Applications closed for 2025

For any further clarifications, please get in touch with

Mr. Sinha, Email:jpemb.sinha@nd.mofa.go.jp
Please also mention your telephone number, with area code, while sending your query by email.

Japan Information Centre (JIC),
Embassy of Japan,
50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi - 110021.


Attention to Japanese Government Scholarship Applicants


All application procedures for Japanese Government (Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: MEXT) Scholarships are conducted through Japanese Embassies, Consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education in Japan.

If you require any further information regarding Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships, please contact the Japanese Embassies, Consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education in Japan where you wish to enroll.

No application fee is charged. Therefore, please be aware that organizations or individuals who charge application fees or deposits have no relation with the Japanese Government.