MEXT scholarship applications

MEXT scholarship applications are now , and close 3 June 2025.

The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships - Undergraduate and Research 2026 applications are now both open.

The deadline for both categories is 5pm Tuesday 3 June 2025 (AEST). Applications must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan in Canberra. Please note well that the submission method is different to previous years.

Application forms and details are available on the Embassy of Japan website https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/education_mext_scholarship_en.html 

There is a very useful READ FIRST: "Application Instructions" document for each scholarship on the above webpage. People interested in applying should read these instructions first, together with the information accessible via the ''Application Documents" link on the same page.

Any enquiries should be addressed to the MEXT Scholarship Coordinator at the Embassy of Japan in Canberra via (02) 6272 7252 or cultural-application@cb.mofa.go.jp