The Japanese government has announced applications for the 2027 MEXT Scholarships to support foreign students who wish to study undergraduate degrees in Japanese higher education institutions.
The 2027 MEXT Scholarship for Undergraduates is a prestigious, fully funded program with full support for tuition, ¥120,000 monthly stipends, and international travel.
In this article, we have discussed more details about the Japan Government Scholarship program, its requirements, benefits, and the step-by-step guide to submitting a successful application.
Japan Government MEXT Scholarship 2027 Summary
- Host Country: Japan
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $9,044 Living Stipends/Yr | Travel Allowance
- Deadline: May 30, 2026
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Japan Government MEXT Scholarship 2027 Details:
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in Japan as Undergraduate Students.
The scholarship allows international students from countries with diplomatic ties to Japan to pursue Bachelor’s degrees with full funding at Japanese national universities,
There are two ways to apply for a Japanese Government Scholarship:
- by applying to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) with a recommendation from a Japanese embassy or other Japanese diplomatic mission in your country, or
- by applying to the MEXT with a recommendation from a Japanese university.
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Requirements for MEXT Scholarship for Undergraduates 2027:
To apply for the Japan Government MEXT Scholarship 2027, interested and qualified candidates should meet the following criteria;
- Be citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan.
- Be born on or after April 2, 2002.
- Have completed or be scheduled to complete 12 years of formal education by March or August 2027.
- Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in Japanese or English to pursue university-level education.
- Be physically and mentally fit for study abroad.
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Japan Government Scholarship 2027 Duration and Reward
The Japan Government MEXT Scholarship 2027 covers;
- Tuition: Full Tuition fees
- Allowance: 117,000 yen per month. A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees studying or conducting research in specially designated regions.
- Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.
- Traveling Expenses: MEXT will stipulate the travel schedule and route, and provide an airline ticket to grantees who will arrive in Japan and also return ticket at the end of the programme.
How To Apply for Japan Government MEXT Scholarship 2027 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Japan Government MEXT Scholarship 2027, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the Japan Embassy webpage.
- Proceed to the website of the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country.
- Download and complete the official application forms.
- Submit the required documents by the specified deadline.
Deadline: May 30, 2026
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