Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Application Information-Undergraduate Studies

2026/6/5

Undergraduate Students

Currently Open for Application:  NO
Application deadline (Completed applications must be received by): WAS Friday, May 29, 2026

Duration: 5 years, beginning in April 2027
For those majoring in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or a six-year course in pharmacy, the term of the scholarship is 7 years. (The first year is language training.)

Field of Study: For undergraduate studies in certain fields of study (please consult the guidelines for the list of fields of study available).

Outline of eligibility:
     Academic Background: high school diploma or higher
     Age: born on or after April 2, 2002 (for the 2027 recruitment)
     Nationality: Canadian

Departure date: April 2027

Placement at University: Designated by MEXT, based on your fields and subjects choices

Selection process:

1. Application documents review
2. Examination (Japanese, English, Mathematics and Science*) and Interview: July 　　
* Only for applicants who choose Natural Science field
3. Results of the 1st screening notification: Early August
4. Acceptance notification: December - following February

Application instructions: To download Application Forms and the Application Guidelines for the MEXT 2027 Undergraduate Studies Scholarship please visit the following page:
PLEASE NOTE: The 2027 Application cycle is now closed.
The 2027 forms are available just for your reference.
New application forms for the next 2028 Application Cycle will become available in April 2027.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-undergraduate.html

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