MEXT Scholarship 2023, without IELTS/TOEFL (fully funded) 

Are you looking for an opportunity to study abroad? The MEXT Scholarship is here for you to give yourself a chance to show your talent to the world. Grab the MEXT Scholarship.

The MEXT scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for students around the world. It is offered for all categories of students, such as undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. studies. It covers air ticket costs from your country to Japan, tuition fees, accommodation, and a living allowance. One thing that will make you happy is that you can apply without IELTS or TOEFL, no matter if you don’t have knowledge of the Japanese language. 

Facts to know about the MEXT scholarship briefly:

1. Host country: Japan is the host country for this scholarship program. 
2. Host university: this scholarship is hosted by Japan’s top universities. 
3. Scholarship offered: it offers a Japanese Government Scholarship 2023/2024- MEXT Scholarship in Japan. 
4. Scholarship coverage: Japanese MEXT scholarship covers every cost included in studying, even airfare. 
5. No. of scholarships: this scholarship is large in numbers.
6. Degree level: bachelors/undergraduate, masters, Ph.D.
7. Fields: There are multiple fields in this scholarship. 

MEXT Scholarship Summary 

• Level of study: Undergraduate/ Masters/ PhD/ Teachers Training
• Institutions: Japanese universities
• Study country: Japan 
• Courses: all types of courses proffered in Japanese universities, from social science to engineering, medical to health, arts, humanities, etc. 
• Programm period: Undergraduate: 4-5 years; Masters: 2-3 years; PhD: 3-4 years.

MEXT scholarship coverage

As the MEXT scholarship is a fully funded scholarship, you will not have to worry about any other expenses while you are in Japan. It will cover the below listed expenses:

• Educational expenses will be covered, such as tuition fees, fees for entrance. examination 
• Accommodation costs are also involved in the MEXT scholarship.
• Travel expenses, like traveling from your country to Japan, will be covered by the MEXT scholarship.
• Monthly stipend allowance and property allowance.

Eligibility for the MEXT Scholarship 2023

If you can fulfill the below listed requirements, then the MEXT scholarship is for you. 

1. Eligible countries: Students from any country/all around the world  
2. Students from countries with diplomatic relations with Japan are eligible.
3. If the applicant holds Japanese nationality during his or her application, he or she is not eligible.
4. Undergraduate students: undergraduate students should be between 17 and 25 years old. They should also complete at least 12 years of academic life  or education in such a school, which can be compared to a high school. 
5. Masters and Phd degrees: for masters and Phd degrees, the age limit should be under 35. Otherwise, applicants must have completed 16 to 18 years of education. 
6. For Japanese study, students must be between 18 and 30 years old. In this category, students must be admitted to undergraduate courses, and the majority language should be Japanese. 
7. Teacher training students: Here, the most important criteria are the age limit and experience in the same field. Applicant’s should be under 35 years of age, and graduation should be from a teacher training college. At least five years of experience in teacher training are compulsory. It can be at the primary, secondary, or any other teacher training college in the applicant’s country. 

Application process for the MEXT scholarship.

Here are the guidelines to follow to apply for the MEXT scholarship. 

1. Visit the Japanese Embassy website in your country. Here you will find the MEXT scholarship.
2. Visiting the Japanese Embassy website is another worthy way to get the exact information. Here under the Education/ scholarship tab, you will find the MEXT scholarship. 
3. After reaching the website, download the MEXT scholarship application form and fill it up. 
4. After that, submit the required documents, which are mentioned in the application form, to the Japanese embassy.
5. The next step could be a written test. A written test will be conducted by the Japanese embassy. To get the desired result, you can have a look at some sample written tests with answers. 
6. After the written test, candidates will be chosen for an interview. 
7. Eventually, those who are successful and lucky will be informed through email or embassy websites.  

Document for the MEXT scholarship 

1. MEXT scholarship application form 
2. The highest degree In different categories, students should provide specific certificates. Such as: 

• Bachelor’s programme Students: 12 years of education
• Masters program students: bachelor’s degree
• Ph.D. candidates should have a master’s degree.

1. The highest degree transcript is verified with official stamps and a grading system. 
2. Two recommendation letters must be written by candidates, teachers, or employees. 
3. Scene passport (if available at the time of application)
4. Photographs: 
5. CV (curriculum vitae) This is only for research candidates.
6. SOP (statement of purpose) Students’ study plans for abroad should be written in English. Here, students can write their motivation for the application.
7. Publications: academic thesis or relevant publication.
8.  English language proficiency certificate: IELTS or TOEFL is recommended for the English language proficiency test. 
9. Other reference documents (If applicable)  

Application deadline for the MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship Program 2023/2024

The application deadline for the Japanese government’s MEXT scholarship 2023/2024 varies from embassy to embassy. 

Writer– 

Rubaiya Begum

Intern, content writing department

YSSE