Japan Government 2025 MEXT Teachers Training Scholarship

The Japanese Government proudly announces the MEXT Scholarship program, targeting Teacher Training Students for the academic year starting October 2025.

The Japanese Government annually offers  the MEXT Teachers Training Scholarship to international candidates who wish to conduct research on school education at designated Japanese universities.

The Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship allows a number of applicants to be nominated by the embassies of their respective countries of origin to study in Japan-based institutions.

Eligibility Criteria for the Japanese Government 2025 MEXT Scholarship

To be considered for the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship, you must:

• Nationality Requirements: Applicants should be nationals of countries holding diplomatic ties with Japan. Dual nationals must renounce their Japanese citizenship by the time they arrive in Japan.
• Age Limit: Candidates should be born on or after April 2, 1990.
• Academic and Professional Background: Must be graduates of universities or teacher training colleges with a minimum five-year teaching experience as of April 1, 2025.
• Japanese Language Proficiency: A strong willingness to learn Japanese is required.
• Health Standards: Medical fitness, as confirmed by a certified health certificate, is mandatory.
• Arrival in Japan: Arrival must align with the designated period, usually two weeks before the course starts.
• Visa Requirements: Must obtain a “Student” visa prior to entering Japan and maintain this status.

Benefits

• Allowance: After arrival in Japan, 143,000 yen per month will be paid.
• A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount 
• Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.
• Travel Expenses

Required Document

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form 
• Placement Preference Application Form
• Certified grade transcript for each academic year from the last university/ teacher training school attended
• The diploma from the last university/ teacher training school attended
• Certificate of employment
• Recommendation letter from the immediate supervisor at work
• Medical certificate

How to Apply

Click HERE to begin your application.

Deadline: January 31, 2025