FAQ

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Students

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Checklist before applying
Application
Application documents
Written test

Checklist before applying

Q1: I am currently residing in a country other than my home country. Can I apply for the MEXT Scholarship at the Japanese embassy in the third country where I am currently living? Do I have to return to my home country and submit the documents in person?

If you are applying with an embassy recommendation, please check the website of the Japanese embassy in your home country or consult with the scholarship office of the Japanese embassy in your home country.
If you are applying with a university recommendation, please check the website of the Japanese university you wish to enter (where you are currently enrolled) or consult with the department related to international students.

Q2: I am residing in a third country due to domestic affairs, such as those in Syria or Yemen, and cannot return to my home country. Can I apply for the scholarship from my current country of residence?

Q3: I would like to apply for the MEXT scholarship but am not sure if my country/degree level (Bachelor's study abroad student, researcher, specialized degree program/technical college)/the major I'm interested in meets the eligibility requirements.

Q4: My spouse and I are applying for the MEXT scholarship together. If our selected major/field of study is the same, is it possible for us to attend the same university?

Application

Q5: Where can I find information about the start date and deadline of the application period?

Q6: I would like to know about possible universities I can study at. Where can I access the MEXT scholarship university list?

The list of schools is not available publicly (This is because publicizing the list of MEXT scholarship schools with small numbers of students could lead to the identification of individual international students).
First, consider your preferred major/field of study and what university you would like to study at. Refer to the link below to see information about schools in Japan.

Search for schools

Q7: The release of my final grades and/or graduation diploma is delayed due to COVID-19 (or a natural disaster, etc.). They will not be released before the MEXT scholarship application deadline, so what should I do?

Application documents

Q8: Do I need to submit application materials in person, or can I turn them in via e-mail?

Q9: I sent my MEXT scholarship application materials by email but have not received a confirmation email. If my application materials have been received, would it be possible to get any sort of confirmation?

Q10: Where should I submit application materials, and where can I find contact information?

Q11: For the letter of recommendation, since I graduated from a foreign university, it is difficult for me to receive one with a professor's signature. What should I do in this case?

Q12:"A copy of the graduation certificate and the certificate of university enrollment qualification examination is acceptable if the copy is attested by an authorized official of the university or an examination authority." This was included in the application guidelines. Does this requirement apply to high school diplomas as well? Would a high school diploma also require verification from an accredited institution or examination center?

Written test

Q13: What is the difficulty level of the written exam?

Q14: Where can I find past examination questions from the latest exams?

Q15: I have a question about the answer to a past examination question. Who should I contact?

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