Japanese Government Scholarships 2026 – Fully Funded: (Deadline 12 November 2025)
The MEXT University Recommendation (UR) Scholarship, offered by the Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT), empowers outstanding international graduate applicants to study at APU with full financial support. Recipients enjoy tuition coverage, monthly stipends, insurance, books, and round-trip airfare.
How It Works
- Apply directly to APU, indicating interest in the MEXT UR scholarship.
- APU conducts internal screening and selects top candidates to recommend to MEXT.
- If recommended, APU informs you of your status, and MEXT ultimately awards funding by the end of the cycle.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Apply for September 2026 enrollment only
- Be a national of a MEXT‑designated country
- Be born on or after April 2, 1991
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.30 on a 3.00 scale at their most recent university
- Not be currently active military or civilian military staff
- Not have previously received a MEXT scholarship, unless over three years have passed since its conclusion or you’ve received specific designated programs
- Hold student visa status (“Student” residence) in Japan
- Not hold other conflicting scholarships not approved for concurrent receipt with MEXT
What’s Covered
Selected scholars receive:
- Full admission and tuition waiver
- Monthly living stipend of approximately ¥144,000 (including housing costs, subject to change)
- Medical insurance coverage
- Books and instructional materials
- Economy-class travel between home country and APU at start and end of program
Application Timeline
- APU application deadline for APU’s MEXT UR recommendation: November 12, 2025
- APU completes internal screening and selects candidates to recommend
- Final scholarship decisions are made by MEXT and typically communicated by the end of June, though timing may vary
The APU MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship offers exceptional graduate-level opportunities for international students: seamless financial support, academic immersion, and living stability in Japan. If you’re eligible and keen to embark on a fully funded graduate path in Japan, be sure to apply to APU by November 12, 2025.
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