Japan · Master
MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship - Research Students
Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
What it covers
JPY 143,000-145,000/month + tuition exemption + round-trip airfare
Japanese government scholarship for applicants under 35 to study at a Japanese graduate school as research students or in master's or doctoral programmes. Applicants are recommended by a Japanese embassy or by a Japanese university. Tuition is exempted and round-trip airfare is provided.
Who can apply
We have not confirmed Central Asian eligibility for this award. Check the official list of eligible countries.
Nationals of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan (check with Japanese embassy)
Deadlines
Deadlines are set by each Japanese embassy (embassy recommendation) or university (university recommendation).
Official link and source
- Official page studyinjapan.go.jp
Checked 20 October 2026. Confirm every detail with the provider before you apply.