【Application Open】MEXT scholarship for 2026 -Research Student(MA, PhD) and National Institute of Technology Student and Specialized Training College Student.
2025/4/30
The Japanese Government, through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), offers scholarships to Maldivian students who wish to study in Japan.
Applicants can get the application guidelines and application form via the links below. Kindly submit the required number of hardcopies of the completed form with the required documents to the Embassy.
1. Scholarships
●2026 MEXT Scholarship (Research Students) Due date:25th May 2025
●2026 MEXT Scholarship (Specialized Training College Students) Due date: 25th May 2025
●2026 MEXT Scholarship (National Institute of Technology Student) Due date:25th May 2025
2. Application Timeline:
●Research Student
●National Institute of Technology Student and Specialized Training College Student
3. Knowledge of Japanese Language
All applicants are required to take a Japanese language exam as part of the First Screening. Prior study of the Japanese language will be an added advantage. All applicants must have the Japanese language ability to adapt to living in Japan and, if selected, must be willing to deepen their understanding of Japanese language and culture after arrival. A six-month preparatory education program will be provided for those who require additional language support.
4. How to Apply
All required documents for MEXT Scholarship should be submitted in physical form to:
Culture and Information, Embassy of Japan in Maldives
5th Floor, Aagé Building,12 Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Henveiru, Malé, 20094, Republic of Maldives
Important Notes
• Document Submission: Please note that submitted documents will not be returned. Applicants must submit attested true copies of original documents.
• Selection Process: Only candidates who pass the initial screening will be contacted regarding the next steps. Kindly understand that we are unable to provide individual feedback or reasons for the selection results.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the Application Guidelines before starting to prepare their application materials.
To access the Guidelines and Application Form, please visit the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Study in Japan webpage using the link below:
■Research Student(MA and PhD)
■Specialized Training College Student
■National Institute of Technology Student
If you have any questions regarding the MEXT Research Students Scholarship, please contact
culturemale@mo.mofa.go.jp
Applicants can get the application guidelines and application form via the links below. Kindly submit the required number of hardcopies of the completed form with the required documents to the Embassy.
1. Scholarships
●2026 MEXT Scholarship (Research Students) Due date:25th May 2025
●2026 MEXT Scholarship (Specialized Training College Students) Due date: 25th May 2025
●2026 MEXT Scholarship (National Institute of Technology Student) Due date:25th May 2025
2. Application Timeline:
●Research Student
| April 30th 2025 | Application opens for MEXT scholarship |
| May 25th, 2025 | Application submission deadline |
| Early June 2025 | Initial screening results announced - Only candidates who pass the first screening will be invited for an interview and written exam |
| Early June 2025 | Shortlisted candidates take written exams and attend interviews at the Japanese Embassy |
| Early June 2025 | Notification of results for the first screening *Applicants who pass the screening receive additional instructions for next steps |
| September 1st, 2025 | Deadline for applicants to request a provisional acceptance to Japanese universities |
| November, 2025 | The secondary (MEXT) screening and university placement |
| January - February 2026 | Notification of results for the secondary (MEXT) screening and university placement |
| April or September 2026 | Departure for Japan and start of scholarship period |
●National Institute of Technology Student and Specialized Training College Student
| April 30th, 2025 | Applications Open for National Institute of Technology Student and Specialized Training College Student. |
| May 25th, 2025 | Application submission deadline |
| Early June, 2025 | Initial screening results announced - Only candidates who pass the first screening will be invited for an interview and written exam |
| Early June, 2025 | Shortlisted candidates take written exams and attend interviews at the Japanese Embassy |
| Early June, 2025 | Notification of results for the first screening Documents of the shortlisted applicants will be sent to MEXT in Tokyo for the secondary screening. |
| December-January 2026 | Notification of results for the secondary screening |
| December-January 2026 |
Notification of university placement |
| February-March 2026 | Travel arrangements to Japan are made for scholarship recipient |
| April 2026 | Departure for Japan and beginning of scholarship period |
3. Knowledge of Japanese Language
All applicants are required to take a Japanese language exam as part of the First Screening. Prior study of the Japanese language will be an added advantage. All applicants must have the Japanese language ability to adapt to living in Japan and, if selected, must be willing to deepen their understanding of Japanese language and culture after arrival. A six-month preparatory education program will be provided for those who require additional language support.
4. How to Apply
All required documents for MEXT Scholarship should be submitted in physical form to:
Culture and Information, Embassy of Japan in Maldives
5th Floor, Aagé Building,12 Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Henveiru, Malé, 20094, Republic of Maldives
Important Notes
• Document Submission: Please note that submitted documents will not be returned. Applicants must submit attested true copies of original documents.
• Selection Process: Only candidates who pass the initial screening will be contacted regarding the next steps. Kindly understand that we are unable to provide individual feedback or reasons for the selection results.
Applicants are advised to carefully read the Application Guidelines before starting to prepare their application materials.
To access the Guidelines and Application Form, please visit the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Study in Japan webpage using the link below:
■Research Student(MA and PhD)
■Specialized Training College Student
■National Institute of Technology Student
If you have any questions regarding the MEXT Research Students Scholarship, please contact
culturemale@mo.mofa.go.jp