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Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship program. They are Research students, Teacher training students, Undergraduate students, Japanese studies students, college of technology students, Specialized training college students, and Young Leaders Program (YLP) students.
Those who wish to study abroad are required to apply in one of two ways: embassy recommendation or university recommendation. Please see the application selection process for details.

With regard to application qualifications and procedures, in addition to the actual contents, there are also cases when detailed requirements are established. Because of this, be sure to confirm the latest edition of the application guidelines. If the application qualifications differ from the application guidelines, the contents of the guidelines should be followed.

Category	Details
Scholarship Name	MEXT (Japanese Government) Scholarship
Host Country	Japan
Offered By	Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Scholarship Type	Fully Funded
Eligible Applicants	International students from countries with diplomatic relations with Japan
Study Levels	Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, Research, Teacher Training, Specialized Training
Fields of Study	Almost all academic fields available at Japanese universities
Tuition Fees	Fully covered
Monthly Stipend	¥117,000 – ¥145,000 depending on program level
Travel Expenses	Round-trip economy airfare provided
Accommodation	University dormitory or housing support
Additional Benefits	Entrance exam fees covered, possible regional allowance ¥2,000–¥3,000
Undergraduate Age Limit	Usually 17–25 years
Graduate / Research Age Limit	Under 35 years
Basic Education Requirement	12 years for undergraduate, 16 years for master’s, 18 years for PhD
Application Routes	Embassy recommendation or University recommendation
Application Period	Usually April – May (varies by country)
Language Requirement	English programs available; Japanese recommended but not always mandatory