The Embassy of Japan is pleased to announce Japanese Government MEXT Research scholarships for the year 2022 for Undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral degree programs. The number of fields in which students can apply i-e MBBS, Engineering, Law, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Biological Sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have the Nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan (Pakistan included)
Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1987
For master’s degree: Applicants who have completed 16 years of school education in countries other than Japan
For PhD: Applicants who have completed 18 years of school education in countries other than Japan.
A candidate must be committed to learning the Japanese language.
A candidate should be good in health.
Host universities
All applicants can choose their host university across Japan
Course level
- Undergraduate programs
- Master’s Programs
- Doctoral Programs (PhD)
Scholarship duration
- Undergraduate: 4-5 Years
- Masters: 2-3 Years
- Doctoral: 3-4 Years
Benefits of the MEXT Research Scholarship in Japan 2022
Undergraduate students : A monthly stipend of up to 117,000 yen will be provided
Master’s students: The grants will provide an amount worth 144,000 yen to each successful aspirant
Doctoral students: The grants will provide an amount worth 145,000 yen to each successful aspirant
Tuition Fee, Airfare allowance and Transportation allowance will be covered by Japanese Government.
How to apply
The following documents (in given order) should be submitted before the deadline:
Mark Sheet Form
Application Form
Research Plan
Transcripts
Academic degrees
Passport
CV
Recommendation Letters
Medical Certificate
Application Deadline
- The application deadline varies according to the country
- For Pakistan: 21st May 2021
For Pakistani applicants should send application at the following address
MEXT Research Scholarship Application
Consulate General of Japan
6/2 Civil Lines
Abdullah Haroon Road
Karachi, Pakistan
Note : Please read the application guideline thoroughly before applying.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html
You can also visit : Japanese Embassy website
https://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/MEXT_Research_Scholarship.html
