ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first apply to APU. APU will then select eligible candidates to recommend to the scholarship organization.

Must intend to study abroad in Japan from overseas.

Must be a national of a MEXT designated country

Must be born on or after April 2, 1991

Must have achieved a GPA of at least 2.30 on a 3.00 scale at their most recent university

Those who have previously received a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship are generally ineligible, except for those with over three years of educational or work experience since the end of their scholarship or former recipients of certain designated programs. The Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students is not considered a MEXT Scholarship.

Recipients must not receive any other scholarships (including those from the Japanese government, government-related organizations, or other sources) that have not been approved for concurrent acceptance with the MEXT Scholarship.

Recipients must hold a “Student” status of residence (visa status) in Japan.

English Proficiency Test Scores: Only English proficiency test scores from exams taken on or after mid-March, 2024 will be considered valid. Please make sure to carefully review the application guidelines released by MEXT for further details.

BENEFIT:

Full admission fee

Full tuition fee

Monthly subsistence allowance of 144,000 JPY (including housing) (amount subject to change)

Medical insurance

Books and instructional materials

Travel expenses (economy class airfare between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program)