The government of Japan is offering a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue graduate degrees through the 2025 Saitama University MEXT Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship covers application, admission, and tuition fees, along with a monthly stipend of ¥145,000, an additional regional allowance of ¥3,000, and round-trip airfare for selected candidates.
Scholarship Overview
- Host Country: Japan
- Program Type: Postgraduate (PhD) Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Award Amount: Full scholarship, ¥145,000 monthly stipend, travel costs
- IELTS/TOEFL Required: No
- Deadline: December 10, 2024
About Saitama University MEXT Scholarship
The Saitama University MEXT Scholarship is part of the International Graduate Program at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering. It provides an excellent opportunity for highly qualified students to pursue doctoral studies in Engineering and related fields. Students will be engaged in English-based coursework and research, with a three-year residency for completing their doctoral degrees.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Saitama University MEXT Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold or expect to hold a Master’s Degree before enrollment.
- Be from a country with diplomatic relations with Japan.
- Be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2025.
- Have strong academic performance and meet the English language proficiency requirements (TOEFL: 72, IELTS: 5.5, or equivalent).
- Be in good mental and physical health.
- Not be a Japanese national or a resident of Japan at the time of application.
- Be able to travel to Japan by September 2025.
Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Full Tuition Fees: Including application, admission, and tuition fees.
- Monthly Stipend: ¥145,000 plus a ¥3,000 regional allowance.
- Travel Allowance: Round-trip airfare to Japan.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Application Form
- Field of Study and Research Plan
- Official Transcript from the most recent academic institution
- Official Graduation Certificate (or expected graduation certificate)
- Abstract of the Thesis from the most recent degree
- Copy of Passport or Residence Certificate
- English Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- Visit the scholarship page to find further application details.
- Submit all required documents via email to the Foreign Student Office at Saitama University, followed by international postal services (EMS).
- Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for internet-based interviews or other assessments.
- Nominees will be selected through a university evaluation process, and final approval will be granted by the MEXT Office.
Application Deadline
- December 10, 2024
For more information and to apply, visit the Saitama University website or contact their Foreign Student Office directly.
