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Japanese Government Scholarships Undergraduate Students (UG) 2026

Awarded by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition fees + Monthly living allowance + Round?trip airfare to/from Japan

Eligible Courses

Selected subjects offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Indian citizens

Can Be Taken At

Universities and higher education institutions in Japan

Provider

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT)

Last Verified On

27 May 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for Japanese Government Scholarships Undergraduate Students (UG) :

Applicants must:

  • Be an Indian national with a valid passport.
  • Be born on or after 2 April 2001 (for the 2026 cycle).
  • Have completed Class 12 (or equivalent) with strong academic results (minimum 80% marks if completed before the application deadline).
  • If the Class 12 result is not yet available, have 80% in Class 10 plus a provisional certificate stating expected marks above 80%.
  • Preference given to those with Japanese language ability.
  • Meet health and other MEXT eligibility requirements as described in official guidelines.

Value of Japanese Government Scholarships for Undergraduate Students (UG) :

  • Tuition fees exempted (full tuition waiver).
  • Monthly living allowance: ~¥117,000 per month (approx. ₹68,000–₹70,000).
  • Round‑trip airfare to/from Japan.

Application Process:

Interested applicants must apply to be considered for the scholarship.

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1

Check Eligibility

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

Submit Application

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4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Japanese Government Scholarships Undergraduate Students (UG) 2026 is Expired.
  • Japanese Government Scholarships Undergraduate Students (UG) 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Japanese Government Scholarships Undergraduate Students (UG) 2026 is offered for Selected subjects offered by the universities.
  • Japanese Government Scholarships Undergraduate Students (UG) 2026 is open for: Open to Indian citizens.
  • Japanese Government Scholarships Undergraduate Students (UG) 2026 is offered by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT).
  • Japanese Government Scholarships Undergraduate Students (UG) 2026 covers Full Funding, Tuition fees + Monthly living allowance + Round?trip airfare to/from Japan.