Administered By: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
100% Tuition & University Examination Fees Exempted + Monthly Stipend (¥143,000 to ¥145,000 / month) + Round-Trip Economy Airfare between Japan and Home Country
Undergraduate (5 Years with Preparatory Japanese), Research Student / Master's / PhD
Selected via Japanese Embassy recommendation or direct University recommendation. Academic excellence and willingness to adapt to Japanese academic culture.
Direct wire transfer to the host university covering international student tuition rates.
Monthly allowance for housing, food, and utilities (£1,400–£1,700 or $2,200–$2,800/mo).
Booked through government travel agents from home country international airport to destination.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) or university health insurance fully paid by sponsoring body.
Undergraduate (5 Years with Preparatory Japanese), Research Student / Master's / PhD
Equivalent to minimum 65-70% aggregate in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
No individual sub-score band below 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, or Writing components.
Chevening requires 2,800 hours; Fulbright requires strong professional leadership track record.
Selected via Japanese Embassy recommendation or direct University recommendation. Academic excellence and willingness to adapt to Japanese academic culture.
Submit proof of degree completion and language test scores to fulfill all university conditions.
University issues Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (UK) or Form I-20 (USA) linking your scholarship award.
Undergo mandatory IOM tuberculosis screening and biometric appointment at the local visa application center.
Receive entry clearance vignette in your passport and coordinate flight booking with the scholarship secretariat.
Ensure your academic transcripts, English proficiency test reports, and references are ready prior to Embassy Route: May 2026 • University Route: Jan 2027.
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