MEXT Japan Scholarships 2024: For Undergraduate Degree in All Subjects (No IELTS Required!)

For Post Graduate (Masters and PhD), click here: POSTGRAD

Every year in April and May applications are opened for the “MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship”. This is the most awaited scholarship for students who want to pursue their education (undergraduate and post graduate both) in Germany.

Last year, most of the scholarship recipients were from Pakistan.

The following is a discussion and guide on how you can secure a spot for yourself.

• For every country the MEXT Japan scholarships application schedule differs so you have to contact the consulate or embassy in your own country. Below we will discuss the proceedings for Pakistan only.

MEXT Japan Scholarships – Undergraduates/Bachelors

1. How to select your MEXT undergraduate major?

(1) Social Sciences and Humanities

Course	Majors
Social Sciences & Huamnities -A	Law 2. Politics 3. Pedagogy 4. Sociology 5. Literature 6. History 7. Japanese Language 8. Others (excluding “1. Economics”, “2. Business Administration” and “3.Others” in Humanities B.)
Social Sciences & Huamnities -A	Economics 2. Business Administration 3.Others (Accounting, Financial economics, etc.)

(2) Natural Sciences

Course	Major
Natural Sciences-A	Science (1. Mathematics 2. Physics 3. Chemistry)
	Electric and Electronic Studies (4. Electronics 5. Electrical Engineering 6. Information Engineering)
	Mechanical Studies (7. Mechanical Engineering 8. Naval Architecture)
	Civil Engineering and Architecture (9. Civil Engineering 10. Architecture 11. Environmental Engineering)
	Chemical Studies (12. Applied Chemistry 13. Chemical Engineering 14. Industrial Chemistry 15. Textile Engineering)
	Other Fields (16. Metallurgical Engineering 17. Mining Engineering 18. Maritime Engineering 19. Biotechnology)
Natural Sciences-B	Agricultural Studies (1. Agriculture 2. Agricultural Chemistry 3. Agricultural Engineering 4. Animal Science 5. Veterinary Medicine 6. Forestry 7.
	Food Science 8. Fisheries) Hygienic Studies (9. Pharmacy 10. Hygienics 11. Nursing)
	Science (12. Biology)
Natural Sciences-C	1. Medicine 2. Dentistry

2. Required documents

IELTS is not required for MEXT Japan Scholarship.

The following documents (in given order) should be submitted before the deadline:

1. Mark Sheet Form
2. Application Form (1 original)
3. Academic detail Mark sheet of Secondary and Higher Secondary School: (Matric/O Levels, Intermediate/A Levels) (1 with original attestation)

Applicants must submit the following documents according to his/her academic background:
(a) Applicants who are attending, or have graduated from, a higher secondary school: an academic transcript from the higher secondary school;
(b) Applicants who are attending, or have already graduated from, a university: academic transcripts from both the higher secondary school and the university.

1. Attested copy of certificate of graduation of school/university attended (1 with original attestation)

Applicants must submit the following documents according to his/her academic background:

• (a) Applicants who are attending a higher secondary school: a certificate of prospective graduation from the higher secondary school;
• (b) Applicants who have already graduated from a higher secondary school: a certificate of graduation from the higher secondary school;
• (c) Applicants who are attending a university: a certificate of graduation from the higher secondary school (in addition, they must submit a certificate of enrollment.);
• (d) Applicants who have already graduated from a university: certificates of graduation from both the higher secondary school and the university.

1. Recommendation Letter from either a class teacher or principal of last school attended (1 original)
2. Attested copy of Certificate of enrollment from current educational institution (if applicable) (1 original)
3. Hope certificate issued by the Institute (for students whose final result is expected by August 2023) (1 with original attestation)

Here is a guide on how to prepare your documents.

3. Benefits of the scholarship

• Allowance: 117,000 yen per month. A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees studying or conducting research in specially designated regions.
• Education Fees: Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at universities will be paid by MEXT.
• Traveling Expenses ① Transportation to Japan: MEXT will stipulate the travel schedule and route, and provide an airline ticket to grantees who will arrive in Japan or depart after completion of degree.

4. How to apply for MEXT Undergraduate?

You do not have to send a form directly to the MEXT. You will have to apply through Japan Embassy in your own country. Here is how you can do it from pakistan:

Just prepare all the documents mentioned above and send them to any of the following addresses:

Applicants who wish to appear for test & interview in Islamabad (if shortlisted):

Please write this outside the envelope carrying your application: MEXT UG Scholarship Application  Public Affairs Section Embassy of Japan 53-70, Ramna 5/4  Diplomatic Enclave 1  Islamabad 44000

For queries regarding the application: Tel : +92 (51) 9072-223 Fax : +92 (51) 9072-357 E.mail : culture@ib.mofa.go.jp

Applicants who wish to appear for test & interview in Karachi (if shortlisted):

Send your applications at the following address: Please write this outside the envelope carrying your application: MEXT UG Scholarship Application  Japan Cultural Centre Consulate General of Japan 6/2 Civil Lines  Abdullah Haroon Road  Karachi, Pakistan

For queries regarding the application: Tel : +92 (21) 3522-0800  Fax : +92 (21) 3522-0815

5. Deadline: 31st May, 2023

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