OpenFieldMEXT Japanese Government University Recommendation Scholarship
Premier Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarship awarded to outstanding international graduate researchers admitted to master's or doctoral programs at Meiji University.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.2/4.0 GPA in prior university degree studies.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or JLPT N1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed academic research plan in Japan, certified degree transcripts, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Dean or provost formal institutional recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition waiver, round-trip Tokyo airfare, and monthly stipend of ¥144,000 to ¥145,000
- Application fee
- ¥0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% exempted by Japanese Government
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Meiji University - Izumi Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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