Hokkaido University MEXT Japan Government Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

Overview

The Hokkaido University MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded program created to foster international understanding and cultural exchange. International students have the chance to undertake undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. degree programs at Hokkaido University. Disciplines span science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, humanities, and social sciences.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants include exceptional students from around the world who are prospective or current university students. For domestic selection, outstanding foreign students pursuing full-time postgraduate studies or prospective postgraduate students may be considered, alongside full-time prospective fourth-year undergraduate university students or prospective sixth-year students in medical schools who show exceptional academic and personal qualities.

What you get

Selected scholars receive comprehensive financial coverage including tuition fees, accommodation allowances, round-trip airfare, and monthly living stipends. Monthly stipends vary by academic level, with undergraduate students receiving ¥117,000 per month, increasing to ¥120,000 per month from November to March. Research students receive ¥143,000 per month, with an increase to ¥146,000 per month from November to March. Master’s students are granted ¥144,000 per month, adjusted to ¥147,000 per month between November and March. Doctorate students receive ¥145,000 per month, rising to ¥148,000 per month from November to March. The duration of support spans 4 to 5 years for undergraduate studies, 2 to 3 years for master's studies, and 3 to 4 years for Ph.D. studies.

How to apply

Candidates can apply through three distinct pathways: embassy recommendation, university recommendation, or domestic selection. For embassy recommendations, applicants must secure a recommendation from the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in their home country, checking locally for specific requirements and deadlines. University recommendations involve screening and nomination directly through a Japanese university. Domestic selection applies to specific foreign students already engaged in or preparing for full-time postgraduate or advanced undergraduate studies in Japan.