Government of Japan MEXT Scholarship Program
Every year, the Government of Japan, via the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), offers scholarships to foreign students who are interested in studying at a Japanese university.
The Undergraduate Students Scholarship is intended for students born on or after April 2, 1999, and who’ve already completed or will have completed at least 12 years of education or a program the equivalent of Japanese Senior High School by March 2024. Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is Friday, May 26, 2023.
The Research Students Scholarship is intended for students who were born on or after April 2, 1989, and hold a bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, in any subject. Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is Monday, May 15, 2023.
Necessary information and documents are available on our website.
Important notice: Depending on the evolution of the COVID-19 situation and the measures taken in response, the 2024 application cycles may be modified (schedule, procedures, etc.) or cancelled.
We invite you to discover some first-hand accounts of the MEXT Scholarship experience, as written by alumni in our jurisdiction, by accessing the Former Scholar’s Experiences page.
Lastly, additional information on studying abroad is available on the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) website.
Should you have any questions about the MEXT Scholarship Program, please do not hesitate to contact the Montreal MEXT Scholarship Desk via culture@mt.mofa.go.jp.”
