National Fellowships and Scholar Programs

Competition Details

Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship

Goes By: MEXT

Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.

About this Fellowship

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities either as (non-degree) student or regular student for a degree under the Japanese Government.

Applicants must be a prospective or college graduate and a citizen residing in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, or South Carolina. Japanese language proficiency, while encouraged, is not a requirement. Interested applicants must apply through the Japanese Consulate in Atlanta. See website for details.

Award Value

Each grantee will be provided ¥143,000 per month for non-degree research, ¥144,000 per month for Master's courses, and ¥145,000 per month for Doctoral courses. An additional monthly stipend of 2,000 or 3,000 yen may be provided to those undertaking study or research in specially designated regions.

Eligibility Requirements

Requirements	Details
Year(s) of Application	Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral
Minimum Grade Point Average	3.0
Citizenship	US Citizen
Campus Nomination Required	No

Last updated: June 18, 2020

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