Institute of Science Tokyo MEXT Scholarship by Japan Government 2026 | Fully Funded

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Oct 13
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Summary:

The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2026 through the University Recommendation route has opened applications for international students aiming to pursue advanced studies in science and engineering fields at the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo).

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program.

Science Tokyo recommends the scholarship candidates from among the applicants for the International Graduate Program (A) (IGP(A)) to MEXT.

Eligibilities:

To be considered for the Japan Government MEXT Scholarship, you must:

have demonstrated excellent academic achievement with a grade point average of 2.30 (out of 3.00) or above in the last-attended degree program.
have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
be 34 years old or younger as of April 1 of the first year of the MEXT Scholarship period.
be a graduate of a Japanese university or have academic ability equal or superior to that of a Japanese university graduate.
The field must be the one in which the applicant majored at university, or a related field, and be one in which the applicant will be able to do research at Science Tokyo.
must possess proficiency in the English language,
be able to leave for and arrive in Japan within two weeks of the start date of the third quarter, which is late September or early October, of the academic year.

Benefits:

Stipend: JPY 147,000 for master’s students; JPY 148,000 for doctoral students

Education fees: Enrollment fee and tuition will be waived by Science Tokyo. The entrance examination (application) fee will be reimbursed if the applicant is allocated to Science Tokyo by MEXT.
Travel expenses: Air tickets to/from Japan will be provided by MEXT under certain conditions.
Scholarship Duration: Covers the entire standard period of study for the respective degree.

Recipients under the Priority Scheme must maintain an annual GPA of at least 2.30 out of 3.00 to remain eligible for funding.

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