ScholarshipsJapanese Government (MEXT) Teacher Training Scholarship 2027
Fully FundedGovernment RenewableMaster
Japanese Government (MEXT) Teacher Training Scholarship 2027
Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan All fields at Japanese universities
JapanGovernmentAll FieldsResearchMaster'sPhDUndergraduateFully Funded
Amount
Tuition waiver + ¥143,000/month + airfare
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
178 days left
Country
Japan
Awards
Approximately 8,000-10,000 per year across all MEXT programs
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Provider
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
Type
Government
Field of Study
All fields at Japanese universities
Awards Available
Approximately 8,000-10,000 per year across all MEXT programs
Duration
Research: 2 years (extendable), Master's: 2-3 years, PhD: 3-4 years, Undergraduate: 5 years
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
Citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan
GPA Requirement
Minimum GPA of 2.3/3.0 (approximately 3.0/4.0). Higher GPA significantly strengthens application.
Language
Japanese or English. Embassy Recommendation requires Japanese language exam. University Recommendation varies.
Age Limit
Under 35 for research students, under 25 for undergraduate (varies)
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Embassy Recommendation: approximately 5-10%. University Recommendation: varies by university.
Results Announced
Embassy: results by January for April start. University: varies.
The MEXT Teacher Training Scholarship supports active school teachers from developing countries to conduct educational research at Japanese universities for 1.5 years. This program is ideal for Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, and other South Asian educators seeking to improve their teaching skills and bring back innovative approaches. The program includes Japanese language training and hands-on experience in Japanese schools.
- Full tuition exemption
- Monthly stipend of ¥143,000 (approximately $960)
- Round-trip airfare (economy class)
- Japanese language training course
- School visit and teaching observation opportunities
- Cultural exchange programs
- Academic excellence in previous studies
- Research plan quality and feasibility
- Japanese language ability or willingness to learn
- Health requirements met
- Age requirements met (varies by program)
Application Deadline (178 days left)
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Results Announced
Embassy: results by January for April start. University: varies.
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