Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for 2027

2026/4/24

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JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MEXT) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2027

The purpose of these scholarship programs is to accept excellent human resources from foreign countries, including India, to Japan, as international students, to promote mutual understanding with foreign countries and to form human networks, to strengthen the educational and research abilities of Japanese universities, and to make international intellectual contributions.

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Sl. No.	Type	Level	No. of Scholarships	Application Period	Remarks
1	Undergraduate Students	Undergraduate level leading to Bachelors Degree	12	23 April – 25 May 2026	Applications open for 2027
2	College of Technology (KOSEN)	Undergraduate level leading to Associate Degree (Diploma)	12	23 April – 25 May 2026	Applications open for 2027
3	Specialized Training College Students	Undergraduate level leading to Certificate	12	23 April – 25 May 2026	Applications open for 2027

For any further clarifications, please get in touch with
Email: educationcgj@ms.mofa.go.jp

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Consulate-General of Japan in Chennai
No 12/1, Cenetoph Road 1st Street,
Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018

Attention to Japanese Government Scholarship Applicants

All application procedures for Japanese Government (Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: MEXT) Scholarships are conducted through Japanese Embassies, Consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education in Japan.
If you require any further information regarding Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships, please contact the Japanese Embassies, Consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education in Japan where you wish to enroll.
No application fee is charged. Therefore, please be aware that organizations or individuals who charge application fees or deposits have no relation with the Japanese Government.

Notes

Forms must be fully filled as per the Guidelines. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Copies of graduation or degree certificates are accepted if attested.
We do not confirm if your application has been recevied.
Submitted documents will not be returned.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email.