The Japanese Government proudly announces the MEXT Scholarship program, targeting Teacher Training Students for the academic year starting October 2025.
The Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship allows a number of applicants to be nominated by the embassies of their respective countries of origin to study in Japan-based institutions.
Its aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between the grantee’s country and Japan through study in Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship, you must:
Nationality Requirements: Applicants should be nationals of countries holding diplomatic ties with Japan. Dual nationals must renounce their Japanese citizenship by the time they arrive in Japan.
Age Limit: Candidates should be born on or after April 2, 1990.
Academic and Professional Background: Must be graduates of universities or teacher training colleges with a minimum five-year teaching experience as of April 1, 2025.
Japanese Language Proficiency: A strong willingness to learn Japanese is required.
Health Standards: Medical fitness, as confirmed by a certified health certificate, is mandatory.
Arrival in Japan: Arrival must align with the designated period, usually two weeks before the course starts.
Visa Requirements: Must obtain a “Student” visa prior to entering Japan and maintain this status.
Benefits
Allowance: After arrival in Japan, 143,000 yen per month will be paid.
A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount
Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.
Travel Expenses
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Application Form
Placement Preference Application Form
Certified grade transcript for each academic year from the last university/ teacher training school attended
The diploma from the last university/ teacher training school attended
Certificate of employment
Recommendation letter from the immediate supervisor at work
Medical certificate
Deadline: January 31, 2025 (Varies For other Countries)
