MEXT Specialized Training College Scholarship

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) 文部科学省 Open to all nationalities Apply from abroad
¥117,000 per month
Yes tuition covered
Amount ¥117,000 /mo
Tuition Covered
Travel to Japan Covered
Duration 3 years

How to apply

1
Apply via the embassy

The Japanese embassy or consulate in your country runs the first screening.

2
Apr 2026

Source wording: “Apr. (embassy recommendation)”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.

3
Document screening + Written exam + Interview

Expect each stage in that order.

One year of Japanese language training is provided. Tuition, entrance and examination fees are exempted and one round-trip ticket is provided. The figure is recorded here for that reason, not from a separate printed line.

Can I apply?

  • Nationality

    Open to all nationalities.

  • Study level

    Specialized training college

  • Field of study

    Business, Culture and General Education, Education and Welfare, Fashion and Home Economics, Personal Care and Nutrition, Technology

  • Where you must be

    You can apply before arriving in Japan.

  • Also required

    Must have completed 12 years of school education or an equivalent course at a school equivalent to a Japanese high school, or hold qualifications deemed suitable for enrollment in a postsecondary course at a specialized training college.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥117,000
DetailPlus an additional stipend for designated areas
TuitionCovered
Travel to JapanCovered
For how long3 years
With another scholarship Not permitted