How much is the MEXT monthly allowance?
Current rates include ¥117,000 for undergraduates, ¥144,000 for master’s/professional students and ¥145,000 for doctoral students.
What else does MEXT cover?
MEXT covers entrance, matriculation and tuition fees and provides round-trip economy airfare under programme rules.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Japan's flagship government scholarship covers tuition, round-trip airfare and a monthly allowance whose rate depends on study category.
Other verified benefits
Current standard monthly support is ¥117,000 for undergraduates, ¥143,000 for non-degree research students, ¥144,000 for master's/professional degree students and ¥145,000 for doctoral students, plus tuition waiver and round-trip airfare.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Housing is generally paid from the monthly stipend rather than universally provided free. Certain domestic travel, airport taxes and personal expenses can remain the student's responsibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility varies by MEXT category. Applicants must meet category-specific age, academic, nationality, health and language requirements.
Pakistan has separate embassy calendars for Undergraduate, Research and Teacher Training. University Recommendation is a different application route.
Eligible countries
Countries participating through Japanese embassy or university recommendation routes; Pakistan participates in relevant categories.
Language requirements
Japanese and/or English requirements depend on scholarship category and placement.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Passport/ID
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Research proposal
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Host supervisor commitment letter
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next Embassy of Japan in Pakistan MEXT call.
- Select the correct scholarship category.
- Download the new official guideline and forms.
- Prepare category-specific academic, health and research documents.
- Submit through the Embassy or approved university-recommendation route.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. MEXT covers entrance, matriculation and tuition fees, provides a monthly scholarship allowance and pays round-trip airfare under the programme rules.