Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship – Japanese Studies Program The Monbukagakusho: MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship is a prestigious Japanese government-funded award designed to promote international exchange and academic cooperation. Under the Japanese Language and Culture Studies Scholarship, selected students undertake a comprehensive program in Japanese language, culture, and area studies at a designated university in Japan.
This scholarship typically covers:
One year of preparatory education in Japanese language and foundational subjects (for non-native speakers),
Followed by four years of undergraduate studies, culminating in a bachelor's degree.
Students develop advanced proficiency in Japanese, alongside deep cultural and regional knowledge, often within interdisciplinary areas such as Japanese literature, history, society, international relations, and linguistics. The scholarship includes full tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare.
This 5-year track supports global students in becoming experts in Japanese language and area studies, equipping them for future academic, governmental, or cross-cultural professional roles.