We are here with an exciting opportunity for Japanese nationals seeking postgraduate research opportunities. Applications are open to apply for the Japanese Government MEXT Postgraduate Scholarship 2026. A fully funded scholarship by Monbukagakusho: MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan) for Malaysian students who want to pursue their Postgraduate research studies in Japanese universities. The scholarship is currently accepting applications for the Academic session 2026, Applicants holding Malaysian citizenship are invited to apply. The MEXT scholarships are available in a wide range of academic fields covering History, law, economics, Sociology, business administration, engineering, agriculture, and other related fields, covering almost all fields and majors.
The duration of the postgraduate degree program is 2 years the program will begin in April 2026 till March 2028. MEXT scholarships are highly competitive students with excellent academic achievements are encouraged to apply. The MEXT scholarship offers comprehensive support that covers round-trip airplane tickets, A Monthly stipend of 143,000 YEN, Tuition fees, and entrance examination fees. Students interested in this scholarship may submit their application before 16th April 2025 (Wednesday). Check out the MEXT Japanese Government Postgraduate scholarship, eligibility criteria, fields of study, and application process below.
Details About Japanese Government MEXT Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
| Host Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Host Organization | Government of Japan |
| Eligible Country | Malaysia |
| Degree Level | Postgraduate |
| Degree Duration | 2 Years |
| Application Deadline | 16th April 2025 |
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Why consider the MEXT Japan Scholarship?
Here are a few reasons why you should apply for this scholarship:
- The scholarship offers full financial support throughout the degree program
- Opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research in state-of-the-art labs
- Engage in innovative research under the supervision of renowned professors
- Japan is home to world-class education the institutes offer cutting-edge research opportunities in a wide range of fields
Who can Apply?
To be eligible for the Mext Postgraduate research scholarship you need to meet the following requirements:
- Applicants holding citizenship in Malaysia are only eligible to apply
- Applicants under 35 years of age as of 1st April 2025
- Holding bachelor, or Master’s degree in relevant fields of studies
- Have secured a minimum 3.4 or above CGPA out of 4.0
- Students with expected graduation by March/September 2025 can also apply.
- Students must have a good command of the English or Japanese language
- Applicants must be willing to learn the Japanese language
- Applicants already pursuing their degree programs in Japan are not eligible
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship covers:
- Monthly allowance of 143,000 YEN (Subject to change)
- Round-trip air tickets
- Entrance examination fees
- Full tuition fees
- Matriculation fees
Fields of Study
| Areas | Programs |
|---|---|
| Humanities and Social Sciences | Literature, History, Aesthetics, Laws, Politics, Economics, Commerce, Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology, Music, Fine Arts, Business Administration, etc. |
| Natural Sciences | Pure Science, Engineering (e.g., Biomedical, Civil, Environmental), Agriculture, Fisheries, Pharmacology, Medicine, Dentistry, Home Economics, etc. |
| Medicine & Dentistry | Students in medicine or dentistry cannot conduct clinical studies unless permitted by Japan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare. |
Required Documents
- Complete the application form in A4 size (in English or Japanese Language)
- Bachelors, Masters degree transcripts in English or Japanese
- Certified bachelors & Masters degree certificates
- Copy of national ID card
Also, Check:
- IPCC Scholarship Programme 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland (8th edition)
- King Saud University Initiative 2025-26 in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
How to Apply?
All interested applicants need to follow the following steps to apply for the MEXT Japan Postgraduate Research scholarship:
- Applicants need to submit one application per individual
- The application form is available at the Embassy of Japan, Malaysia’s official website
- Send the completed application along with the documents to the following address: MEXT 2026 – Postgraduate Japan Information Service Embassy of Japan No. 11, Persiaran Stonor Off Jalan Tun Razak 50450 KUALA LUMPUR
- The application must reach the above-mentioned address by hand or courier by April 16th, 2025.
- The envelope containing the application and documents must indicate “MEXT SCHOLARSHIP 2026 – POSTGRADUATE”
To know more details visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR MEXT SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH STUDENT 2026
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