MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government)
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Award
- Tuition + monthly stipend + airfare
- No. of awards
- Embassy + university tracks
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Destination
- Study abroad · Japan
Overview
The Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT) scholarship funding international students for research, undergraduate and specialised study in Japan.
Eligibility
- Indian national within the prescribed age limit
- Strong academic record
- Apply via the Japanese embassy (embassy track) or a Japanese university (university track)
Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly stipend (approx. ¥143,000–145,000)
- Return airfare to Japan
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