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Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship

Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT)

Japan

What it covers

Full tuition, monthly stipend, return flights, arrival allowance

Stipend / amount

¥143,000/month (approx $950)

Deadline

May

Apply through Japanese embassy in your country. Deadline typically May to June.

Level

Bachelors, Masters, PhD

Eligibility

Open to
All African countries (and additional eligibility may apply)

Fields of study

All fields

Requirements

  • Under 35 for Masters/PhD
  • Strong academic record
  • Apply through Japanese embassy or directly to Japanese university
  • Japanese language not required for English-taught programs

Apply

May — Apply through Japanese embassy in your country. Deadline typically May to June.

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