Category
Bachelors, Masters & PhD
Details
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students, undergraduate students, or specialized training college students. The Embassy Recommendation process typically opens in April-May each year for the following academic year's intake.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility varies slightly by program (Research Student, Undergraduate, College of Technology, Specialized Training College), but generally includes:
- Applicants must be of non-Japanese nationality.
- Age requirements (e.g., under 35 for Research Students, under 25 for Undergraduate).
- Academic background requirements (e.g., Bachelor's degree for Master's, Master's for PhD).
- Good health.
- Willingness to learn Japanese.
Citizens from African countries, including The Gambia, are eligible to apply through their local Japanese Embassy.
Financial Benefits
The MEXT scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend (amount varies by program type), and round-trip airfare.