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Fully fundedJapanUndergraduateMastersPhD
MEXT Scholarship (Japan)
Government of Japan
MEXT funds undergraduate, research-student (master’s/PhD) and specialised-training study in Japan. Most scholars start with preparatory Japanese language education.
What it covers
Tuition, monthly stipend, regional allowance, flights
Deadline
Annual — embassy applications open spring
Levels
Undergraduate · Masters · PhD
About this scholarship
Apply through the Embassy of Japan in Nigeria (embassy recommendation) or directly to a Japanese university (university recommendation).
Key benefits
- Tuition exemption
- Monthly stipend and regional allowance
- Return airfare
Eligibility
- Nigerian citizen under the age limit for the category
- Completed 12 years of schooling (undergraduate) or a bachelor’s degree (research)
- Willing to learn Japanese and study in Japan
Documents to prepare
- Application form and field-of-study plan
- Transcripts and certificates
- Medical certificate
- Recommendation letter
How to apply
- 1
Apply to the Embassy of Japan in Nigeria
- 2
Written exams and interview
- 3
University placement and pre-departure
Check before you apply
Values and deadlines change every cycle. Confirm the current figures on the official page before submitting.
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