OpenFieldMEXT Japanese Government University Recommendation Scholarship
Prestigious Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship allocated directly through Kindai University for top international applicants enrolling in Fisheries, Agriculture, or Applied Science.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 2.30 out of 3.0 on MEXT GPA grading scale
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80 or JLPT N2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research plan detailing proposed laboratory work at Kindai
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters including Dean's recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥144,000 to ¥145,000 monthly stipend, 100% tuition waiver, and round-trip economy flights
- Application fee
- Zero application fee for nominated scholars
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully waived by Japanese Government
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 10, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kindai University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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