Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 2026 (Research Students) – NOW OPEN
2025/4/14
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities as Research Students (either regular students or non-regular students) under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program 2026.
This scholarship is available to all eligible aspiring Solomon Islanders who wish to pursue graduate studies at a Japanese University as a Research Student.
Applications
· Guidelines
· Application Form
· Field of Study and Research Plan
· Placement Preference Application Form
· Certification of Health
· Recommendation Letter (sample)
Deadline for Form Submission
All applicants must submit their completed application form with the required documents to the Embassy of Japan by 4PM on Fri 16th May 2025
**LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES CAREFULLY**
Selection Process
b. Examination (English/Japanese) and Interview: Beginning of June 2025
c. Announcement of Primary Selection: Middle of June 2025
d. Announcement of Successful Candidates: January or February 2026
Please note the following:
The scholarship schedule COULD BE CHANGED OR EVEN CANCELLED depending on prevailing circumstances.
Only shortlisted applicants will be informed of further procedures.
Only shortlisted applicants will submit medical certificate. The Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands will inform those who will submit the medical certificate.
Please DO NOT use the forms for the previous year.
*Previous exam papers for written exams are available from the link below;
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarships/mext-scholarships/examination.html
This scholarship is available to all eligible aspiring Solomon Islanders who wish to pursue graduate studies at a Japanese University as a Research Student.
Applications
· Guidelines
· Application Form
· Field of Study and Research Plan
· Placement Preference Application Form
· Certification of Health
· Recommendation Letter (sample)
Deadline for Form Submission
All applicants must submit their completed application form with the required documents to the Embassy of Japan by 4PM on Fri 16th May 2025
**LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS & GUIDELINES CAREFULLY**
Selection Process
b. Examination (English/Japanese) and Interview: Beginning of June 2025
c. Announcement of Primary Selection: Middle of June 2025
d. Announcement of Successful Candidates: January or February 2026
Please note the following:
The scholarship schedule COULD BE CHANGED OR EVEN CANCELLED depending on prevailing circumstances.
Only shortlisted applicants will be informed of further procedures.
Only shortlisted applicants will submit medical certificate. The Embassy of Japan in Solomon Islands will inform those who will submit the medical certificate.
Please DO NOT use the forms for the previous year.
*Previous exam papers for written exams are available from the link below;
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarships/mext-scholarships/examination.html