MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship
📅 Closed on 18 May 2026
The 2027 undergraduate call closed on 18 May 2026 (Ministry of Education notice). Calls are usually published in spring, so watch the Embassy of Japan in Colombo and the Ministry of Education.
- Country
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Provider
- Government of Japan (MEXT)
- Study level
- Bachelor's / Undergraduate, Master's, PhD / Research
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Fields of study
- All fields (depends on the Japanese university)
- Deadline
- 18 May 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Oct 2026
The Japanese Government's fully funded scholarship for undergraduate and graduate study in Japan, selected through the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka.
Who can apply
- Sri Lankan citizens who meet the age, academic and health requirements in the current guidelines.
- Undergraduate and research (graduate level) tracks are offered. The tracks and requirements can change every year.
What it covers
MEXT scholarships normally cover tuition fees, a monthly stipend and a return air ticket.
How the 2027 undergraduate call worked
- Applications submitted online through the official portal only, by 18 May 2026.
- Interview conducted by the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka.
- Final selection confirmed by the Government of Japan by February 2027.
About this scholarship
MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship in Japan for bachelor's / undergraduate / master's / phd / research study. Closed on 18 May 2026. Read the details above, then apply through the official website. Scholarship rules and dates can change, so confirm everything with the provider before you apply.
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