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2025 Saitama University Fully Funded MEXT Scholarship in Japan

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MEXT Scholarship University Recommendation at Saitama University

Eligible Degree

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering / Science

Brief Overview

  • This scholarship under the International Graduate Program at Saitama University supports doctoral studies in the fields of Materials Science, Electronics, Informatics, and Mechanical Engineering.
  • Classes and research are conducted in English, and the program is three years long with intakes in April and October.

Details of the Scholarships

  • Number of Scholars: 8 Doctoral students
  • Enrollment: October 2025 (planned)

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must hold or expect to hold a Master’s degree by the time of enrollment.
  • Be a national of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan.
  • Age requirement: under 35 as of April 1, 2025.
  • Have excellent academic records.
  • Proficiency in English, demonstrated by an official test score (TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 5.5, or CEFR B2 level minimum).
  • Be in good mental and physical health.
  • Reside outside Japan and not hold Japanese nationality at the time of application.
  • Must arrive in Japan on the designated date (end of September 2025).
  • Not have been awarded the Japanese Government Scholarship in the last three years.

Scholarship Values

  • Covers application, admission, and tuition fees.
  • Monthly allowance: 145,000 yen plus a regional allowance of 3,000 yen.
  • Round-trip airfare from the awardee’s home country.
  • Maximum duration: three years.

Required Documents

  1. Application Form (Form A)
  2. Field of Study and Research Plan (Form B)
  3. Official Certificate of Grades from the most recent academic institution.
  4. Official Certificate of Graduation or Expected Graduation.
  5. Abstract of thesis or equivalent academic project.
  6. Copy of passport or family register.
  7. Certificate of English proficiency (if applicable).
  8. Two Letters of Recommendation, one from a Dean or similar authority, and one from a supervisor.

How to Apply for the Scholarships

  • Send all required documents first by email to the Foreign Student Office ([email protected]), then mail originals by international postal service.

Deadline

  • December 10, 2024: Application deadline for October 2025 intake.