UK MEXT Scholarships

Heading to Japan this spring? Sign up to our travel advice to get the latest safety updates, local information, and guidance, so that you can travel with confidence.

For more information, please check: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/japan/safety-and-security

Why not reading Anna and other alumni's experiences on MEXT Alumni Personal Experiences (
https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/mext_postgrad.html...) and getting to know how studying at a Japanese university is like?
Application Guidelines and other documents for the 2027 programme are now available from the Embassy's web page.
If you are not a UK citizen, please see the website of Japanese Embassy in your home country for application details.

An announcement from 法政大学 Hosei University:

"Call for 2027 Hosei International Fund (HIF) International Scholars Fellowship Applications"

Please see below for further information.

Hosei International Fund International Scholars Fellowship │ HOSEI University Global Education Center Details on how to apply for 2027 HIF International Scholars Fellowship are provided on this website. The guidelines and the application form can be downloaded as below.

Kyushu University is holding a 👩‍💻Virtual Study Abroad Fair 🧑‍💻on 23 April 👇

🌎Virtual Study Abroad Fair 2026 Spring 💻📢
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM JST

Join us to learn about Kyushu University, scholarships, job-hunting support, and campus life!

Explore our ten graduate schools:
-Group A -Graduate School of Humanities
-Group B -Graduate School of Design
-Group C -Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences
-Group D -Consultation on Career Support for International Students

📌Registration
https://kyushu-u-ac-jp-global.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_16fVDEYjTBKmf7l_hXzXuw
🔗Website
https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/en/event/fair
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about studying abroad at Kyushu University! We hope to see you there!🙌

The Embassy will be closed on Friday 20 March for a Japanese Holiday.

To check future Embassy holiday dates, visit the Embassy's official website: https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/embassy.html

Applications are open until 15 March 👇

Applications are now open!
https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/230629.html

Applications are now open!
https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/230629.html

👩‍🎓2026 Japanese Studies Scholarship🧑‍🎓
🗾Applications are open until next Thursday on 12th 🗾

If you are a Japanese Studies undergraduate student and going for a year abroad this year, here’s an opportunity for a scholarship! Find out more about the MEXT Japanese Studies Scholarship at https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/mext_js_undergrad.html.

Read personal experiences from our MEXT Alumni to see the diverse range of scholars that have taken part in this scheme by the Japanese government.

Before applying, please make sure to thoroughly read through the Application Guidelines before submitting the necessary documents for your application by the deadline - 12 February 2026.

If you are not a UK citizen but wish to apply for the MEXT Scholarship, please contact the Embassy of Japan in your own country.

Photo courtesy of James Darsley, 2023 MEXT Japanese Studies Scholar at Waseda University.

If you are a Japanese Studies undergraduate student and going for a year abroad this year, here’s an opportunity for a scholarship! Find out more about the MEXT Japanese Studies Scholarship at https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/mext_js_undergrad.html.

Read personal experiences from our MEXT Alumni to see the diverse range of scholars that have taken part in this scheme by the Japanese government.

Before applying, please make sure to thoroughly read through the Application Guidelines before submitting the necessary documents for your application by the deadline - 12 February 2026.

If you are not a UK citizen but wish to apply for the MEXT Scholarship, please contact the Embassy of Japan in your own country.

Photo courtesy of James Darsley, 2023 MEXT Japanese Studies Scholar at Waseda University.