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Have you ever wondered:
- How can I apply for the MEXT Scholarship to study in Japan?
- Am I eligible for the MEXT Scholarship for research students (graduate students)?
- How can I make my application for the MEXT Scholarship stronger?
This guide answers all of those questions and more with clear explanations and bonus worksheets to help you follow along.
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The MEXT scholarship is one of the world’s most generous scholarship schemes for graduate students. It is competitive, but if you know what the reviewers are looking for and how to approach the application, there is no reason why you cannot earn it for yourself!
How to Apply for the MEXT Scholarship introduces the scholarship benefits and requirements as well as its goals, then walks you through the process of creating an unstoppable application strategy.
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Travis Senzaki is an expert in the MEXT scholarship application process and has worked with over 1000 scholarship applicants over 7 years. He worked as the MEXT scholarship application coordinator at a large, private university for three years and has run the TranSenz blog ever since, where he has published over two dozen articles about the scholarship and answered thousands of applicant questions.
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Hi Transenz,
I recently purchased both of your books and they helped a lot in terms of getting in touch with professors and finishing my proposal.
A professor at Tohoku University said he is really interested in my research proposal and he feels its great. He said he will vouch for me for the University recommendation and other scholarships if I don’t get it. I also have two other professors from Kyoto University and University of Tokyo who are willing to recommend me for the University recommended MEXT.
My question for the university recommendation is as follows:
Am I selected as a candidate for recommendation after which the university sends my application to MEXT for review? or is it such that I have to completely commit to the university.
What I mean here is can I ask multiple universities for a MEXT recommendation but only finalize my top priority in the end.
For example, I apply to Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, and TITech.
Osaka and Kyoto reject me but the other two Universities say that I have been selected as a candidate for MEXT university recommendation. Following which, I reject Nagoya and pick TiTech to recommend me to MEXT. Is this how it works or is it that I only ask one university say TiTech to recommend me and if they do I get it.
The reason I ask this is because most universities say that a few exceptional students are recommended for the University MEXT. Also, some past recipients on JREF have said that after they are selected as candidates they have to fill out forms to actually get the scholarship.
Hi Shankar Chereddy,
You are only allowed to apply to one university each year for consideration for the University Recommended MEXT Scholarship. The plan that you suggested is gaming the system and is exactly what MEXT is trying to forbid. MEXT requires each university to ask their applicants if they are applying for the MEXT scholarship at another university at the same time and then to ensure that the applicants withdraw from all but one of those applications before learning the results.
So, if there is a specific application for admission to the university with consideration for the MEXT scholarship (often, it would be one with no application fee), then you can only apply to that at one university.
However, and this may be the reference that you saw on JREF, some universities do not have a separate application process for MEXT, they simply take their top applicants from the regular admissions process and offer them the chance to apply for the MEXT scholarship. In that case, you could apply for admission to the university (which would have an application fee) and wait to see if you were one of the applicants that the university contacted to ask if you wanted to apply for the MEXT scholarship as well. But you can only do this if the initial application process is for admission, only, and is not tied to the MEXT Scholarship.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Salutations,
First, I wanted to thank you for everything you do. I was on the fence about this scholarship until I recently found your blog and purchased your books. They have truly opened my eyes to what a wonderful and possible opportunity this is. I am currently halfway through your first book on mastering the Mext scholarship, with the second book on the research proposal waiting for me on my bookshelf. I wish to pursue a professional degree, MD specifically, and noticed that fluent Japanese is required. There is nearly a full year until the Embassy Embassy Recommendation testing/interviews take place. Could you give me some advice on how to best utilize my time, and what books would be worth investing in. I have confidence in my diligence, and I am willing to purchase any study material that will help.
Hi Suleiman Abdulkadir,
Thank you very much for your kind words!
My best recommendation to you would be to try to find someone local who could teach you Japanese (either a language school or a private tutor) and be your instructor/coach. It would be very difficult indeed to master Japanese to that level within a year and I do not think it would be possible just by studying textbooks on your own. You really need someone who can push you in your studies, understand where you are weak or strong, and focus your instruction as you move forward.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
is it free because i wish to Apply and i dont have money and at the same time, no one to sponsor me.
Hi Ahmed Zakariyau,
There is no application fee for the scholarship, but you will need money to travel to the embassy for the application and to support yourself when you first arrive in Japan, since the scholarship payments take a while to kick in.
Remember that this is a merit-based scholarship. There is no consideration given to your level of need and you will not get any exceptions to rules, etc., based on your financial situation.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hey , I’m From Pakistan, i apply To Mext Scholarship But I Have no Information About Mext Scholarship Please Guide me Some one, How To prepare Himself For Mext scholarship Test.,,,????
Hi Jameel Ahmed,
This website is packed with free articles and guides about the MEXT scholarship, so there should be something to help you no matter where you are in your application process.
I would suggest that you start with my collection of articles about the MEXT scholarship, though, rather than this book. The book would be more helpful once you have a basic understanding of the process.
It may already be too late for the Embassy-Recommended Scholarship application process for this year, but I hope this site can help you prepare for next time!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi Travis, I’m unclear about the primary screening exam, I’m studying biochemistry as B. Sc and which to further my studies (masters) in Japan. I which to study cell engineering. My question is
Can I find a school where it’s taught in English?, is there room for change of research course after acquiring the scholarship and lastly what is second screening like?
Hi Victor,
Yes, you should be able to find biology programs taught in English. There is some room for modifications to your proposed research, based on consultation with your advisor in Japan, but your major and advisor are going to be determined based on your proposal, so you can’t change too drastically.
Here are some links to articles on this site that should help answer your other questions:
How to Find Universities and Professors that Teach your Field of Study in Japan
Secondary Screening and Placement
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Please I need clarity and sample on the MEXT Scholarship Field Study Research.
Hi Oladimeji Samuel Fatoki,
I have an article dedicated to that document, as well as an entire book that focuses on in. You can find the article here, and there is information about the book on that page, as well.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
I am applying for the MEXT scholarship 2020 for research student from Nepal. I filled the form and wrote the Research plan as per you have suggested. I got selected in the preliminary screening and am really grateful to you. But, the Embassy is again asking me for the research proposal (detailed one) and abstract of thesis (written in the past), which I think I have submitted already for the secondary screening.
Now, if the research plan do not suffice, how long should the detailed research proposal be? And what should be the contents? Is it typically a research proposal? Should I again attach a research timeline? I am confused.
Link: https://www.np.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000483457.pdf
Hi Saurav Parajuli,
Congratulations on getting selected in the preliminary screening!
I went back and looked at the original submission instructions given by the Embassy in Nepal, and it looks like they did not ask for the Field of Study and Research Program Plan or the thesis abstract during the initial submission. Even though you already submitted them, it was not required at that time, so now you should submit them again. It can be the same documents that you submitted the first time!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello Travis,
I had some questions regarding MEXT GPA calculations for the Research Student Scholarship.
Does the MEXT GPA Calculation use the grades of Repeat Courses. For example if received a “D” in a course but then retook it and earned a “B”, my University no longer counts the “D” or “F” in my GPA Calculations and writes that 0 credits were attempted, and uses the “B”, but it is still written on my transcript. How will MEXT calculate this? Also, if I attended undergrad for 6 year versus the traditional 4 year, will MEXT only use my last two years (upper-division courses) to calculate my GPA?
Thank you!
Hi Dani,
If both the initial and repeated course were within the last two years, I would assume that MEXT would include both in the calculation, unless your transcript stated somewhere that grades from repeated courses should not be calculated.
If they do calculate it, they would use the credit value from the time when you repeated the course.
MEXT only counts the last 2 years, regardless of how long you took to complete your degree.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
hi mr Travis, i have just found out that the mext scorlarship for 2020 is now open ,please tell me on where and how to begin with the application process because i want to continue my studies in japanese university as undergraduate under mext.i am call chantal annoh from cameroon.
Hi Chantal Annoh,
You should check the website of the Japanese Embassy in your country for the application instructions. You will be able to find all of the instructions and forms there!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello SIr,
I am currently pursuing BSc Life science and i want to do Phd from japan in year 2020. So do i have to apply for the scholarship now as i still have to clear my masters entrance exam or should i apply after doing my master’s
Hi Gokul,
The Embassy-Recommended MEXT Scholarship application process going on now is for the scholarship/studies to begin in either spring or fall of 2020. So, as long as you will complete your Master’s by August 2020, you should apply now. If you will not complete your Master’s until after September 2020, then you would have to wait until next year.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello,
I have a question concerning the requirements of Mext scholarship. Is it true that we need at least N2 in order to be accepted ?
Also are there any universities in Japan that teach in English?
Thank you in advance.
Hi Ghizlane,
Yes! I recommend that you check out my article about How to Find Universities and Professors in Japan, which goes into detail on how to search for programs taught in English.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi Ghizlane,
That is true if you are applying for a degree program taught in Japanese. If you are applying for a program taught in English, then you would need the equivalent of B2 ability on the CEFR scale. (You can find more about the most recent eligibility requirements here)
However, those are only MEXT’s requirements. The universities you apply to may want to see higher scores.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Need infos for me from INDIA. I’m pursuing M.Sc in Zoology and have a plan for PhD in Japan by help of MEXT Scholarship,allow me to know the details of application processes.
Hi Dipankar Roy,
All of the articles on this site discuss some part of the application process, but if you are just getting started learning about the scholarship, I recommend starting with my recent article introducing the overview of the scholarship. Once you have those basics down, you will be in a better position to choose the articles and guides that will best help you moving forward.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
I want to apply for a scholarship
Hi Trapson Aaron,
This entire site is dedicated to helping applicants for the Japanese government MEXT Scholarship, so I hope you’ll be able to find the resources you need here!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi, respect the high personality i am applying for technology Mext scholarship. what can i do for apply it ?
Hi Khamkeng Thor,
Unless you plan to read the book, I would recommend that you start with my article on the basic information about the scholarship for more on how to get started.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
can i apply..i m undergraduated still upto 3 years..
Hi Ahmed,
I’m afraid that that’s really not enough information for me to be able to answer your question. The book goes into the eligibility criteria in detail, but if you want a free resource, I have an article about the eligibility criteria for the graduate MEXT scholarship that should help answer your questions!
That article is based on the most recent criteria for the University Recommended MEXT Scholarship application that ended recently. I will have another article when the Embassy Recommended MEXT Scholarship Guidelines come out next month!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi dude…
My graduation degree is complete round about July 2019 so i can apply for test in July which is held?
Hi Muhammad Shahzad,
Yes! The scholarship application round starting in April this year will be for the scholarship starting in April or September/October of 2020, and you will have graduated by then, so you are eligible to apply.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi Traviz, I am Reza from Indonesia. I need more detailed info about what are documents needed and where to submit the MEXT scholarship using University Recommendation? Fyi, I’ve got a recommendation letter from my former supervisor during completing Master degree course, and a Letter of Acceptance from Professor in designated university in Japan. However, due to he just joined with the university (he is not a Japanese), so he asked me to find the detail about the MEXT information. Thanks in advance for your help.
Hi Reza Al Furqan,
The application process for the University Recommended MEXT Scholarship is over for this year (Fall 2019 start). Your next opportunity to apply is going to be the Embassy Recommended MEXT Scholarship application process that starts in April of this year for the scholarship starting in Spring or Fall 2020.
The next University Recommended MEXT Scholarship application process should start some time between next September – December (it depends on the university).
In either case, I have several articles about how to apply for each type of scholarship, the eligibility requirements, and the required documents on this site, so I would recommend reading those! You can find a list of them all at:
http://www.transenzjapan.com/blog/mext/
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello
I want to ask about the date line of 2018/2019 intake i really want to start in september 2019. Am 19 years old. Am undergraduate.
Thankyou
Hi Ethel Phiri,
The application period takes more than a year, so the deadline for the 2019 intake was in May or June of 2018 (it depends on the country).
The next application period should start around April 2019 for the scholarship beginning in 2020. I recommend that you check the Japanese Embassy’s website in Malawi each day beginning in April to look for the application guidelines there. As I mentioned in a reply to another of your comments, this website is dedicated to the scholarship for research (graduate) students, so I do not have any particular resources for undergraduate scholarship applicants.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello sir,
Am a malawian by the name of ethel phiri. I did my first year basics. Am doing biomedical engineering but i really want to study biomedical engineering in japan so i need your help as soon as possible
Thankyou
Hi Ethel Phiri,
Unfortunately, my area of expertise is on the scholarship for research (graduate) scholars, and I do not have any resources specifically for undergraduate applicants.
I hope some of the articles here, such as the articles about strategy and filling in the application form, will still be of some help to you.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi Travis,
Ye again. Sorry to bother you with another question.
In the email you sent you asked a question about future plans after graduation and in my answer I included a question but I’m thinking that it might be better to ask it here.
My original plan was to graduate and find work in a design firm or publishing house in Tokyo so that I would be able to extend my studies into work. But since the MEXT scholarship has certain expectations for the applicant to return home after completing graduate studies I am wondering if it is at all possible to find work here after graduating from the mext program, and whether it’s something I should mention in the application and interview.
Thank you again!
Best,
Ye
Hi Ye,
Yes, it’s better to ask questions here. I answer these posts at a higher priority and sometimes can’t get to emails for weeks, so I have stopped answering emailed questions directly (I answer them in FAQs).
MEXT expects that after you finish your degree, you will work in a capacity that will help better connect MEXT to your home country. In most cases, that means returning to your home country and using your education and experience to advance in your career and become an advocate for closer relations to Japan in your field – or in your case, creating art and designs that help promote Japanese culture. However, if you have a reason why you can serve better as a bridge between cultures by working in Japan, that is absolutely allowed, as far as MEXT is concerned! (Some individual countries do require their scholarship winners to return home, but that is on a country-by-country basis, for the Embassy Recommendation MEXT Scholarship, only).
Regardless of what plan you state in your application form – whether you say that you want to return home or want to stay in Japan, or even if you want to go straight into the workforce or advance to another degree – you are not bound by that as a formal agreement. Nothing would stop you from searching for a job or applying for an advanced degree at the end of your scholarship.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Thank you for clearing that up! Greatly appreciated.
Hi Travis,
I have a question about the GPA calculation.
I used the GPA calculator from your book, and my average is fine, but I did take one class again because I didn’t pass the first time. On the official transcript it is marked that I took the class twice and the score of my second class, but it did not specify what grade I had the first time I took the class. I was just wondering how this would be inputted into the MEXT system. When I put it into the excel chart I just marked zero for the first time and the second grade, as well as the credits, so that it counts as two classes instead of one. Is it right? And would this affect my application?
Thanks for the help!
Best regards,
Ye
Hi Ye,
I think that the calculation approach you used is the safest. If you count the first instance of the class as having failed (0 GPA) and include the full amount of credits, that is the worst possible way it could be considered. In the end, it might not be counted at all, but as long as you know that you meet all the requirements even in the worst case scenario, you are fine! (Of course, it only matters at all if both instances of taking the class were in the last 2 years).
As far as affecting your application, the biggest effect would be lowering your GPA. Aside from that, it could cause concern for the reviewers if it was a key class for your major and related to what you would be studying in Japan, but that would be entirely subjective, so it is hard to give any certain answer.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Thanks Travis!
Another related question,
I printed out my transcripts from my school last year in March, 2018, before I left to study Japanese in Tokyo. Is it alright to use these to apply? Or do I have to get newer transcripts? I hear that some school applications require the date of the transcript to be recent.
Thank you very much! And sorry to bother you with all these questions!
Best,
Ye
Hi Ye,
As long as the transcripts are official, they should be acceptable, but I would recommend checking with your university to see if they have any specific requirements. MEXT, at least, does not have a specific rule for how recent the transcripts must be printed – as long as they show your most recent grades.
It’s not a bother at all! If it wasn’t for the questions, I wouldn’t know what is really bothering you and other applicants about the process, so I would not know what to research and make clearer in future articles. Thank you!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello Ye,
Do you know if MEXT ended up using your repeat grades?
Also, did they only use the last two years of your studies to calculate GPA?
Best regards,
Dani
Hi Dani,
I will leave this for Ye to respond to as well, but as far as I know, MEXT never communicates the calculated GPA to applicants, so there would be no way to know.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi i want to apply in Ms mechanical. kindly help me. any uni under mext schlorship
Hi Jawad Khan,
I have an article about how to find universities in Japan that teach your field of study in English. That would be a good place to start looking for a good program. The rest of the guides on this site are dedicated to helping you get the information you need about the MEXT Scholarship, so I hope you are able to find the advice you need there!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
hi, I m from bangladesh. I have completed my MPH in dental public health.Is their any related subject in which I can earn a PHD degree with scholarship?
Hi Dr. Rumana Nahid,
I have an article about how to find universities that teach your field of study in English as well as identify professors that should help answer your question. YOu can find that article here.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
dear sir im student of Ms geology 3rd i hope my ms degree complete to june so can i apply for phd scholrship plz guide me
Hi Shoukat Khan,
That’s exactly what this book, as well as all of the articles on this site are designed to do.
I hope you can find the resources there that you need!
I recommend starting with the Basics of the Scholarship as well as my article on how to find universities that teach your degree in English.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Sir,
I am planning on doing a master degree in environmental engineering in Japan. The thing is finding the professor is very difficult for my field especially emission control in automobiles. is there any way to find the professor easily. by the way, I used the link above to find the professor but no luck
please if it is possible kindly let me know how to find the professor for my field
thank you
Hi Unni Krishnan,
I have an article all about how to find programs and professors in your field in Japan that should answer your questions!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
I just passed +2 (inter) from Science .And I want to study B.Sc in Japan. That’s why I am searching a best university with cheap fee. And I want scholarship also.
I’m from nepal .And I want a good job also
Hi Hari Bhandari,
My expertise and all of my articles are about the scholarship for graduate students (M.Sc. and higher). I do not have any specific information on the undergraduate scholarship, though some of the guidelines and strategies in my articles may be helpful to you.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
I want to study MSc in Agricultural economics currently I hold BSc in Fisheries please help
Hi Richard Banda,
I would suggest you start with my article about how to find universities in Japan that teach your field of study in English. Regarding the slight change in field of study, it may be possible, but it is up to you to explain to the reviewers how the two fields are related in your Field of Study and Research Program Plan.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Thanks so much for the information and updates you continue to provide regarding the MEXT Scholarship application process. I just started reading about the MEXT scholarship and it enormous benefits to scholars. However, it is already December in my country and want to take advantage of the scholarship, so, which one can I take advantage of now taking into consideration the time?
Hi Abraham P. Jallah,
I would recommend that you start preparing now to apply for the Embassy-Recommended MEXT Scholarship when it opens up next April. I always recommend that you take several months to prepare, anyway, as it takes time to craft a high quality Field of Study and Research Program Plan and to research the universities and professors where you want to study.
Start preparing now and by the time the application guidelines are released on the Japanese Embassy’s website in the spring, you should have a strong application and be ready to succeed!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
I really need the scholarship how can I get the form
Hi Michael,
You would get all of the application forms from the university or embassy where you plan to apply.
I recommend my article on getting started with the MEXT scholarship for more information on how to decide where to apply and get moving with the process.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Doing My BS and Now i am in 7th semester and want to graduate as MBA on full scholarship HOW and where should i Apply for the desired Result
Hi Hassan Ali,
You can apply for the MEXT Scholarship by University Recommendation or Embassy Recommendation. While I cover the specific pros, cons, and timelines for each application process on the book, you can also get a general introduction to them in my article about getting started with the MEXT scholarship. You can also find a number of other strategy articles on this site, including how to improve your chances, how to get the most out of your Field of Study and Research Program Plan, etc., so as you move along with the application process, I hope you will be able to find useful advice for each stage in the free articles.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
I hope that helps!
I need this scholarship,please help me.
Hi Otis,
That is what my book and website are designed for!
I hope in reading the book and/or browsing the free articles on this site, you are able to find the information you need about the application process.
If you have specific questions about the contents of the various articles, please leave them in the comments on those articles and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
I need this scholarship seriously please how can I get the form please
Hi Matthew,
If you don’t want to start with the advice in the book, then I would recommend you start by reading some of the articles on the site. For example, my article on getting started with the MEXT scholarship will explain the different application processes and how to get the forms for each one!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
I would be writing my school living exam by April 2019
Which means the rult will be out by August
How do I go about this?
Knowing applications for next would start the same april
Hi Osazee,
Unfortunately, I do not know any specific instructions or guidelines about the undergraduate scholarship. But I do know that you can apply before you have completed high school, so it should be fine to apply even without your school leaving results exams.
All of the application guidelines should be available on the Japanese Embassy’s site in April.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Sir,
I am a student of class XI, I shall appear class XII board exam on 2020. I want to apply for MEXT on 2020. My date of Birth is 20th October 2002. Please tell me if I am eligible for under graduate categories. If yes, please guide me that when should I fill up form .
Hi Joyeeta Sinha,
I’m afraid I do not understand what you mean by classes.
If you want to apply for the MEXT scholarship beginning in 2020, then the application process will start at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your home country around April of 2019. Some time in early to mid April, they should post the application guidelines that will include all of the eligibility criteria and application instructions, so I recommend that you start checking that site on a daily basis once April begins.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello,
I have passed 1. screening and applied for 2. screening. I am waiting for results however, I do not know I will hear from embassy again. When they usually confirm I passed 2. screening and which university I am going to study?
Thanks!
Hi Mustafa,
It really depends on the country. Some might confirm that you have passed the secondary screening as early as this month, but others may wait until your placement is also decided and inform you of both at once. In that case, you might not hear back until December or January.
My recommendation would be to check the application guidelines again on the embassy’s website where you applied and see if they provide any information about when they will release results.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello 👋
It’s already November and I happened to know about the mext scholarship just yesterday.. I would like to know more about this scholarship as well much guidance needed!.. I’m very much interested in studying in Japan.. I’ll be appearing my PU exam next year in the month of February…and would like to continue my further studies in Japan …well based on the discussion above it’s too late, I think! … but I’d like to apply next year 2019 when it is available to apply ! If you could tell me what to do from now would be a great help …. and what kind of documents is needed ? And if our grades matters a lot to apply if so I’d like to prepare from now on ☺️
I don’t know what to do and what not to do so if you could guide me step by step would be very much appreciated.. also when will the next scholarship be avail? I’m from India bdw
I can understand and speak a little bit of Japanese but still yet to be able to write and read will it be better if I start learning from now? Is there any other schorlarship I can apply ? With less statistical issues or long process ?
I asked a lot of questions…hope you gets it all !.. got some more questions to ask but as of now that’s might be enough! Thank you very much ❤️
Hi Inoka,
It sounds like your best choice might be applying for the Embassy Recommended MEXT Scholarship for studies starting in 2020. That application process should begin in April of 2019 and this would be a great time to start preparing, little-by-little!
I have dozens of guides on this site that explain how to apply for the scholarship, what the eligibility requirements are (yes, grades matter!) and what you should start doing now to prepare (writing your Field of Study and Research Program Plan and researching the universities you want to apply/professors that you want to study under.)
Unfortunately, the only resource I have right now that has a step-by-step approach is my book, which includes application timelines, but I will be working on getting a better framework out soon in an article form, as well.
Those articles should address a lot of your questions, but if there is anything remaining, feel free to leave another comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello Mr Travis
I am applying for the 2019
Embassy recommendation
Next scholarship.
Please I did like to know the number of copies of application documents.
Please and please consider me
I need this opportunity so far
Thnks madam
Hi Mustaf abdullahi mohamed,
You won’t be able to find out for sure until the official applications guidelines come out next April or so when the application process begins, but it should be 1 original and 2 copies of each document (at least, it has been that way for several years so far).
I am not directly involved in the scholarship award process, I am a blogger and coach. If you follow as much of the advice on this site as possible, you should put yourself in a good position to win the scholarship. But keep in mind that the MEXT scholarship is a merit-based scholarship, not a need-based scholarship. So, when you apply, do not emphasize how much you need it, emphasize the good that you will do for others after you earn it.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz (Mr)
Hi I’m Muzammil Khan
I would like to know if the MEXT scholarship will be available in 2021
Hi Muzammil Khan,
It is impossible to say for sure, but I see no reason to believe that it would not be!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi I’m Ali Riaz I have done msc in geophysics from Pakistan and also national of Pakistan and I’m interested in getting admission in mphil through this scholarship.Please guide me accordingly best regards
Hi Ali Riaz,
That’s exactly what this site is designed to do. I hope you can find the resources you need here!
The next application process will be the University Recommended MEXT Scholarship Application for 2019. It may be ongoing now or starting soon, depending on the university.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello. What is the deadline for MEXT application and where should I upload the application form?
Hi Shifa,
Then next opportunity to apply for the MEXT Scholarship would be the University Recommended MEXT Scholarship for Fall 2019.
The application deadline and where to send the application depends on the university where you intend to apply. I wrote an article about how to find that information that should help you get started here.
In almost all cases, you will have to mail your application. You would not simply be able to upload the documents.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Sir pl guide me
Hi Hazrat Umar,
That’s what this site is here for! You should be able to find information about whatever part of the application process you are struggling with. If not, let me know, and I will add your questions to the list of things to address in future articles.
Of course, if you’re looking for a start-to-finish guide, then I have a book written for that purpose, as well.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
So I’ve been looking around and I saw that the University of Tokyo has a computer science undergrad program, however, this doesn’t seem to show up under the fields you can choose from in the MEXT undergrad program. Is Computer Science not a choice or am I missing something?
Hi Anup,
What list is this that you’re referring to? I’m afraid I’m not an expert in the undergraduate scholarship, but I have never seen a list from MEXT saying which fields you are and are not allowed to apply for. If you can point me in the direction, I’ll look into it!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi Travis,
Please i want to know wen is the Embassy Recommendation 2019 will be on
and how to apply for it.
And again is Asia Pacific University among the Embassy Recommendation list?
Regards
Sodeeq
Hi Sodeeq,
You start the application about a year before when you want to start your studies, so the deadline for Embassy application process to start studies in 2019 is already past. Typically the application process starts officially in April with a submission deadline in May, but you want to start preparing several months before that.
Ultimately, you will get the application instructions from the Japanese embassy in your country, but in the meantime, you can find my post from this year’s cycle about how to apply for the Embassy Recommendation here.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello. First of all i thank u for your guidance. I just read about MEXT from your website. Now i am studying in language school in Japan and looking for PhD degree program in english. Just came here in early of Jul.2018. So i have to re-enter in japan for get this scholarship program? if so is there any other way?
Hi Khatanzorig.E,
In general, yes, you would have to return to your home country during the application process and obtain a new visa to come to Japan for the scholarship.
The only exception I know of is if you apply for the University Recommendation MEXT scholarship and are selected for one of the Top Global University scholarship slots. My understanding is that scholarship winners in that category do not need to leave Japan before starting the scholarship, but I also do not know of any way to specifically apply for those slots. Typically, they are awarded through other procedures determined by the university.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi Travis,
Thanks for your wonderful guide. Will be looking forward to purchasing one of your books.
Please will applicants for mext 2019 embassy recommendation be informed about the written exam or only successful applicant?
Thanks
Hi Stanley,
Thank you for your kind words!
For the embassy recommendation process, each embassy has it’s own timeline and deadlines, so I’m afraid I can’t answer that without knowing where you are from. I would recommend checking the application guidelines on their website to see if the date is mentioned there.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
hi travis i have summited the attested photocopies to ambassy of japan for applying mext schalorship 2019 what is the next pr
Hi Adeel Ahmad,
I am in the final stages of writing an article on exactly that question. It should be finished and published on Monday, so please check back then. (If you are on my mailing list, you will get a message when it is posted!)
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Are the applications closed already??
Hi Thembinkosi Dhlamini,
Yes, applications closed for South Africa on June 8th. You’ll either have to wait for the University Recommendation MEXT scholarship application this fall or for next year’s embassy recommendation. But that should give you more time to prepare and strengthen your application!
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
I’m from South Africa
Hello Mr. Travis.
Please how do I write/construct a good research topic and plan. The deadline in my country is next week and I just got to know about the scholarship. A quick reply would help. Thank you.
Hi Ada,
Unfortunately, there’s no quick way to write a quality Field of Study and Research Program Plan.
I have written an article about how to format the document once you have your plan and I am working on a book that will walk you through the process of deciding on a research topic, validating it, and writing your plan, but that is not ready yet. (Since it’s a book-length topic, I’m afraid there isn’t much I can say in the space of this short comment that would be helpful).
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello Mr. Travis.
I am applying for the 2019 Embassy Recommendation MEXT Scholarship in Kabul-Afghanistan.
Please I’d like to know is there any contact number or how to make an appointment to submit my documents to the Embassy in Kabul?
Please help me with an answer.
Thank you.
Hi Qudratullah Sharafi,
You should search for the website of the Japanese Embassy in Afghanistan to find their contact information.
You can find a list of all Japanese embassies in the world with links to their websites at:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello Mr. Travis.
I am applying for the 2019 Embassy Recommendation MEXT Scholarship.
Please I’d like to know the number of copies of “application documents” we’re expected to submit to the Embassy for the application.
This is because section 9 of the “Application Guidelines for Research Students” lists 11 application documents to be submitted to the embassy. The ‘third and fourth columns’ of the table show ‘1 original and 2 copies’ of the documents to be submitted.
I am still confused on whether I am expected to submit 1 original and attach 2 photocopies the the original document, as applicable.
Please help me with an answer.
Thank you.
Hi Frank,
It sounds like you have it figured out. You need to submit one original of each document and also make 2 photocopies of each one, as well.
Do not “attach” them to one another, though. Just file them together in order.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Thank you very much Travis.
Though I already sent my application to the Embassy before you replied, but I did exactly as you have suggested.
The only issues I had were:
(1). I couldn’t submit photocopies of the recommendation letters from both my Adviser and Employer as they were sealed in an envelop. I just simply numbered the envelops, accordingly, at the top right corner and submitted. I hope this doesn’t affect my application.
(2). I couldn’t submit original copy of my graduation evidence (Statement of Result) because I can’t afford to lose the only one I have. However, I submitted only two photocopies. The case was also similar regarding my ‘transcript of academic records’.
What do you think?
(3). Since the university I attended is yet to give me my graduation certificate, I hope MEXT would accept my ‘Statement of Result’ as an evidence of my graduation?
Hi Frank,
Since you’ve already submitted the documents, there isn’t much that can be done at this point, but just for the future:
1) I would have recommended that you contact the embassy in advance to get their advice about the letter of recommendation and what to do. If they told you to submit just one original in the sealed envelope, then that’s fine.
2) A copy certified by the university can often be accepted as an “original”, so I would have recommended that you submit a certified copy (after checking with the embassy to make sure that would be acceptable to them).
2) A certificate of graduation is any official document from your university saying that you have completed the requirements for the degree and have graduated. It does not have to be the formal diploma. So it sounds like the letter that you mentioned should work.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi Travis!
Once again, thank you so much. Your answers have given me much relief: copies are certified; contacted the Embassy, and they said I’m good!
– Frank
AOA to All my Group members. How are You? Hope so all of you are fine. Anyone who has applied for Mext Scholarship 2019 (Japan) embassy Recommended for Mphill (Research-based)? A little bit guide is needed.
Thanks in advanced.
Best Regards.
Engr. Muhammad Saleem
Hi Muhammed Saleem,
You might have a little more success if you ask a specific question. Other than that, this site is filled with guides on the MEXT scholarship, so I hope you can find the information you need.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz