The Japanese Government annually offers the MEXT Teachers Training Scholarship to international candidates who wish to conduct research on school education at designated Japanese universities.
As Teacher Training Students under the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship Program, foreign students who study in higher education institutions receive full scholarships covering the costs of study, healthcare, travel, and living expenses, and are selected on the recommendation of the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, University, or Authority.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Japanese Government
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | Training
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | 146,000 yen per month Stipends | Traveling Allowance
- Deadline: January 31, 2025 (varies for other countries)
Scholarship Details
The Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship allows a number of applicants to be nominated by the embassies of their respective countries of origin to study in Japan-based institutions.
Its aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between the grantee’s country and Japan through study in Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be nationals of countries holding diplomatic ties with Japan. Dual nationals must renounce their Japanese citizenship by the time they arrive in Japan.
- Be born on or after April 2, 1990.
- Be graduates of universities or teacher training colleges with a minimum five-year teaching experience as of April 1, 2025.
- Have a strong willingness to learn Japanese is required.
- Medically fit, as confirmed by a certified health certificate, is mandatory.
- Arrival in Japan: Arrival must align with the designated period, usually two weeks before the course starts.
- Obtain a “Student” visa prior to entering Japan and maintain this status.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive:
- Allowance: After arrival in Japan, 143,000 yen per month will be paid.
- A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount
- Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.
- Travel Expenses
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Application Form
- Placement Preference Application Form
- Certified grade transcript for each academic year from the last university/ teacher training school attended
- The diploma from the last university/ teacher training school attended
- Certificate of employment
- Recommendation letter from the immediate supervisor at work
- Medical certification
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Applicants should gather and prepare all necessary documents
- Upload each documents following the required steps
- Submit before the application deadline, January 31, 2025.
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