Application for Japanese Government Scholarship 2027

2026/4/23

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities and higher education institutions.

【Application Guidelines and Forms】

Undergraduate Students : https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-undergraduate.html
National Institute of Technology (KOSEN) Students : https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-technology.html
Specialized Training College Students : https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-specialized.html
Research Students *Graduate Level : https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html

【Outline】

Academic Year: Starting April 2027
Major of study: No restrictions, in principle.
Duration of Scholarship

Undergraduate Program: 4 years (6 years for medical students)
National Institute of Technology (KOSEN) Program: 3 years
Specialized Training College Program: 2 years
Research Program (Graduate Level): 2 years

1-year Japanese language program provied prior to start of program, if necessary. (6-month program for Research students)
Financial support: Tuition (including duration of Japanese language program), living allowance, travel expenses (initial flight from FSM to Japan, and return flight from Japan to FSM) covered.

【Schedule】

Application Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026 by 5pm
Examination and Interviews: Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10, 2026　*Selected applicants will be informed individually.
Place: Embassy of Japan, One World Plaza 2nd Floor

【Contents of Examination】

Japanese language proficiency
English language proficiency
Mathematics (except Research students)
Chemistry, Physics, and/or Biology (for applicable students applying for the Undergraduate or National Institute of Technology Programs)

【Send To】
Applications can be received via mail, email or hand delivery.

Embassy of Japan in the FSM: https://www.micronesia.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/aboutuseng.html
Email: japanembassy@pi.mofa.go.jp

*Incomplete application forms will not be accepted