Mext Undergraduate Scholarship 2024

The MEXT undergraduate scholarship offers an excellent opportunity to study for up to five or seven years at a Japanese college or university.

Qualifications:

To qualify for the MEXT undergraduate scholarship, applicants must:

1. Nationality: Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
2. Age Requirement: Applicants must be born on or after April 2, 2000.
3. Educational Requirement: Applicants must have graduated from high school by March of the year of departure.
4. Language Requirement: Applicants must learn and receive instruction in the Japanese language.

Benefits:

The MEXT undergraduate scholarship offers several advantages:

• Monthly Allowance: Recipients receive 117,000 yen per month. An additional regional allowance of 2,000 or 3,000 yen is provided for those studying in specially designated areas.
• Education Fees: MEXT covers fees for entrance examinations, matriculation, and tuition at universities.
• Travel Expenses: The scholarship includes round-trip transportation to Japan, covering travel costs for the entire program.

Explore additional benefits available in other MEXT programs as well.

Requirements:

Applicants for the MEXT undergraduate scholarship must submit the following documents:

1. Application Form
2. Direct Placement Preference Form
3. Academic Transcripts from the school or university of the applicant
4. Certificates of Graduation from schools/universities attended
5. Recommendation Letter from a class teacher or principal of the last school attended
6. Medical Certificate
7. Certificate of Enrollment
8. Certificate of University Enrollment Qualification Examination
9. Certificate of Language Proficiency
10. Agreement on Document Submission

Field of Study:

Applicants for the MEXT undergraduate scholarship must choose a Field of Study (either “Social Sciences and Humanities” or “Natural Sciences”), along with a Course and Major(s) from the tables below. You can indicate a first, second, and third choice.

Social Sciences and Humanities

Courses: Social Sciences and Humanities – A

Majors:

1. Law
2. Politics
3. Pedagogy
4. Sociology
5. Literature
6. History
7. Japanese Language
8. Others (excluding “1. Economics”, “2. Business Administration” and “3.Others” in Humanities B.)

Courses: Social Sciences and Humanities – B

1. Economics
2. Business Administration
3. Others (Accounting, Financial
   economics, etc.)

Note: Applicants choosing “8. Others” in Humanities – A may have difficulty finding universities that accept them based on their majors. Fields in the arts aimed at gaining practical skills, including music, are not eligible for application.

Natural Sciences Courses

Applicants for the MEXT undergraduate scholarship must choose a Field of Study within Natural Sciences. Below are the available courses and majors:

Courses: Natural Sciences – A

Majors

• Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

• Electric and Electronic Studies
  • Electronics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Information Engineering
• Mechanical Studies
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Naval Architecture
• Civil Engineering and Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Studies
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Textile Engineering
• Other Fields
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Maritime Engineering
  • Biotechnology

Course: Natural Sciences – B

• Agricultural Studies
  • Agriculture
  • Agricultural Chemistry
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Animal Science
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Forestry
  • Food Science
  • Fisheries
• Hygienic Studies
  • Pharmacy
  • Hygienics
  • Nursing
• Science
  • Biology

Course: Natural Sciences -C

• Medicine
  • Dentistry

Application Deadline:

Deadline: May 24, 2024 (Friday)

Students accepted into a preparatory educational institution will receive a scholarship for five years, spanning from April 2025 to March 2030. This includes one year dedicated to learning Japanese and other subjects upon arrival in Japan.

For those pursuing degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or a six-year pharmacy course, the scholarship extends to seven years, ending in March 2032.

Important Note: If the university term starts in the middle of the month, the scholarship will not cover that month. For instance, if the autumn term begins between September 2 and September 30, 2025, the scholarship will officially start in October 2025. ➡️Read Mext important dates

Application Process:

To apply for the MEXT undergraduate scholarship, follow these key steps:

1. Contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate: Obtain the application forms or download them online, and gather detailed information about the scholarship.
2. Prepare Required Documents: Collect all necessary documents, including application forms, transcripts, diplomas, and recommendation letters.
3. Submit Application: Complete and submit all required documents by the specified deadline.
4. Wait for Selection Results: After submission, await notifications regarding the selection results and any additional instructions.
5. Prepare for Departure: If selected, follow MEXT’s guidance for travel and study arrangements in Japan.
6. Attend Orientation: Participate in any orientation sessions to help you adjust to life and study in Japan.

For further details about the application process, read more on the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines website here.

Contact Information:

For inquiries about the 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship Scholarship Program, Check the contact details here.

Final Thoughts:

The MEXT undergraduate scholarship provides a fantastic chance to study in Japan for up to five or seven years, depending on your field.

You can choose to focus on Natural Science or Social Science, with extended support for those in medicine or related fields.

Additionally, explore other scholarship programs at the local, national, or international levels to help fund your education.

Check the scholarship guides on this website to find more opportunities.

Best of luck with your application!

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