The MEXT Scholarship for 2027 Embassy Recommendation is open to applicants for Specialized Training College study in Japan. Recruitment for those arriving in Japan next April is made between April and May of the previous year. First screening is then conducted between May and August by Japanese Embassies or Consulates General.
If you want to apply, you must submit your application through the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country of nationality. Do not send application documents directly to MEXT in Japan.
Application Deadline:
- Deadlines vary by country; applications must be submitted to the Japanese diplomatic mission in your home country.
Tell Me About The Scholarship:
The MEXT Specialized Training College Scholarship provides international students with the opportunity to pursue postsecondary professional education in Japan. It includes one year of intensive preparatory education (Japanese language, Japanese affairs, and related subjects), followed by two years of specialized training college study.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Applicants must choose one of the following fields:
- Technology
- Personal Care & Nutrition
- Education & Welfare
- Business
- Fashion & Home Economics
- Culture & General Education
Type:
- Diploma-level Specialized Training | Japan | Fully Funded
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Hold nationality of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan.
- Be born on or after April 2, 2002 (exceptions only for unavoidable circumstances).
- Have completed 12 years of schooling (or equivalent) by March 2027.
- Be willing to learn and study in Japanese.
- Be in good health (medical certificate required).
- Be able to arrive in Japan between April 1–7, 2027.
- Obtain a Student visa before arrival.
How are Candidates Selected?
- First Screening: Conducted by Japanese embassies/consulates via document review, written exams (Japanese, English, Mathematics), and interviews.
- Second Screening: Conducted by MEXT in Japan.
- Final results announced by embassies after February 2027.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Global eligibility (all countries with diplomatic ties to Japan).
Where will the Scholarship be Taken?
- Preparatory education institution in Japan (1 year)
- Specialized training college in Japan (2 years)
How Many Awards?
- Not specified; highly competitive.
What is the Benefit of the Scholarship?
- Allowance: ¥117,000 per month (+ regional allowance of ¥2,000–¥3,000).
- Education fees: Entrance exam, matriculation, and tuition fully waived.
- Travel expenses: Economy-class airfare to and from Japan.
How Long Will the Scholarship Last?
- 3 years total (April 2027 – March 2030)
- 1 year preparatory education
- 2 years specialized training college
Required Documents:
- Application form (FY2027 version)
- Academic transcripts (upper secondary school/university)
- Graduation/prospective graduation certificate(s)
- Recommendation letter (teacher or principal)
- Medical certificate (FY2027 format)
- Certificate of enrollment (if currently in university)
- Certificate of language proficiency (optional, if available)
How to Apply:
- Obtain application forms from the Japanese embassy/consulate in your country.
- Prepare all required documents (original + copies).
- Submit to the embassy by the designated deadline.
- Sit for written exams and interview.
- Await embassy and MEXT final selection results.
👉 Visit the official scholarship page for details
