Closed for 2027 · বন্ধ Last verified 25 Oct 2026
| Official name | Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship: Research Students |
|---|---|
| Awarding body | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan |
| Degree level | Master, PhD |
| Funding | Full Scholarship |
| Language | English, Japanese |
| Who can apply | International applicants |
| Gender | Male and female |
| Duration | Up to 2 years, including 6 months of Japanese language training if required |
| Status source | Official notice checked 25 Oct 2026 |
| Required (as listed) | Bangladeshi nationals only (when applying from Bangladesh). Under 35 years of age on 1 April of the scholarship year. Master's course: a completed bachelor's or 16 years of education. Doctoral course: a completed master's or 18 years of education. First class throughout (60% marks or CGPA 3.5 out of 4). Written exam in English and Japanese. |
Benefits listed on the official page · সুবিধাসমূহ
| Tuition waiver | Included |
|---|---|
| Monthly stipend | Included |
| Accommodation | Not verified |
| Medical insurance | Not verified |
| Travel tickets | Included |
View the official program page ↗
Informational only. Check every detail on the official page before applying.
Tuition is exempted, round-trip airfare is provided and a monthly scholarship is paid; the amount is set in each year’s official guidelines.
Usual cycle in Bangladesh: advert in April on the Ministry of Education website, applications in May, written exam and interview in June–July. The 2027 round opened on 29 April 2026 and closed on 14 May 2026.
Sources · তথ্যসূত্র
- Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh: MEXT details checked 25 Oct 2026
- Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh: 2026 news (2027 round opened 29 Apr, closed 14 May 2026) checked 25 Oct 2026
- MEXT scholarships (Study in Japan) checked 25 Oct 2026