NationalEducation
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship — Research Students (embassy recommendation)
日本政府（文部科学省）奨学金 研究留学生（大使館推薦）
In short: Full government scholarship for foreign graduate-level research students, applied for through a Japanese embassy abroad. Monthly ¥143,000–¥145,000.Nationals of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan; Japanese nationals are in principle not eligible. First screening is done at the Japanese embassy/consulate in your country of nationality. In principle born on or after 2 April 1991.(Source: www.mext.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: FY2026 application guidelines. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/boshu/1415352_00007.htm
- University-recommendation route for people already in Japan — not recorded.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Nationals of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan; Japanese nationals are in principle not eligible. First screening is done at the Japanese embassy/consulate in your country of nationality. In principle born on or after 2 April 1991. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | In principle born on or after 2 April 1991. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- Apply via the Japanese embassy or consulate in your home country (not from inside Japan). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
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Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Monthly: preparatory / non-regular ¥143,000; master's / professional degree ¥144,000; doctoral ¥145,000 (plus ¥2,000–¥3,000 in designated areas); may change with the budget. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、国費外国人留学生制度について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about the MEXT scholarship. Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.