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MEXT Teacher Training Scholarship

Offered by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan

A fully funded Japanese Government training scholarship for experienced Pakistani school teachers, paying ¥143,000 per month plus tuition and airfare. The next Pakistan call is not yet announced.

Current status

No active call announced

Pakistan's 2026 MEXT Teacher Training Scholarship closed on 12 February 2026 and selection is complete. A specific 2027 Teacher Training call for Pakistan is not yet published.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 10 January 2027

Historical details: Clearly marked below where applicable.

Quick facts

Current statusNo active call announced
Study destinationJapan
Degree levelNot specified
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineNo current deadline announced
DurationAbout 1.5 years; 2026 programme generally runs from autumn 2026 to March 2028
Study subjectsEducation
Last checked22 September 2026

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How much is the stipend?

The current MEXT rate for Teacher Training Students is ¥143,000 per month.

Is this a degree scholarship?

No. It is a non-degree training programme that leads to a certificate, not a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

A fully funded Japanese Government non-degree training scholarship for experienced teachers, with monthly living support, tuition coverage and round-trip airfare.

TuitionFull
Living stipendJPY 143,000 / month
AccommodationPartial
TravelFull
Health insuranceUnknown

Other verified benefits

¥143,000 monthly allowance, entrance/matriculation/tuition fees paid by MEXT, and round-trip economy airfare under programme rules.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

The scholarship is a non-degree teacher-training programme; personal costs beyond the allowance and costs excluded by MEXT travel rules remain the participant's responsibility.

Who is eligible to apply?

Pakistani applicants must be university or teacher-training-school graduates and have at least five years of teaching experience at primary/secondary schools or teacher-training institutions, excluding universities.

This is a non-degree professional training programme. Participants receive a certificate after completing the designated course and cannot use this category to enter a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree.

Prior educationUniversity or teacher-training-school graduate
ExperienceAt least 5 years of teaching experience by the programme's reference date
Age rule2026 Pakistan call: born on or after 2 April 1991
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSNot specified
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalNo
Admission before applicationNo

Eligible countries

Applicants from countries with diplomatic relations with Japan; embassy-level participation and deadlines are country-specific.

Language requirements

Embassy selection can include Japanese and English written tests; participants must meet programme requirements.

Which documents were historically required?

This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.

  • Degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport/ID

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • English test certificate

What should you do next?

  1. Wait for the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan to publish the next Teacher Training call.
  2. Confirm your teaching experience and age eligibility.
  3. Prepare the MEXT forms, academic documents and health certificate.
  4. Submit to the Embassy by the Pakistan-specific deadline.
  5. Complete written tests and interview if shortlisted.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the MEXT Teacher Training stipend?

The current MEXT rate for Teacher Training Students is ¥143,000 per month, with tuition-related fees covered and round-trip airfare provided under programme rules.