JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Each year, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho) offers scholarships to international students, providing hundreds with the opportunity to live and study in Japan. Information on these scholarships is included below, and we encourage you to take advantage of these unique opportunities to learn more about Japan, its people and its culture. Please note that the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville can accept scholarship applications from US citizens who live, study or work in Tennessee, Kentucky, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi. If you currently reside outside of these area, please check your nearest Consulate General of Japan.
Please send your applications to:
Consulate-General of Japan
1801 West End Avenue, Suite 900
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Please see the following link for exam information: Qualifying Examinations for Applicants for Japanese Government Scholarships 2009 in For Prospective Students(May 20, 2009)
- JAPANESE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
- The Japanese Studies Scholarships are for undergraduate students who wish to pursue Japan-related studies. This program offers students an opportunity to study Japanese language and culture for one year in Japan.
- TEACHERS' IN-SERVICE TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS
- Teachers' In-Service Training Scholarships are intended to help provide professional development opportunities in Japan for currently credentialed teachers.
- RESEARCH STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
- Research Student Scholarships offer college graduates and graduate students the opportunity to study and research a specific field at a Japanese university.
- UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
- Undergraduate Student Scholarships are for high school graduates who wish to study at a Japanese university. One year Japanese language program at a Japanese language school prior to attending a Japanese university as an undergraduate student is included.
- PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
- Professional Training College Student Scholarships are for high school graduates who wish to study at a Professional Training College in Japan. One year Japanese language program at a Japanese language school prior to attending a Japanese university as an undergraduate student is included.
- Please note that each scholarship has its own individual guidelines and qualifications. Please read everything carefully. Applicants must apply through a Japanese Embassy or a Consulate in the country where they hold citizenship. The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville has scholarship information applicable to U.S. citizens ONLY.
Feel free to contact the MEXT Scholarship office at the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville at 615-340-4300 (x172) if you have additional questions about the qualifications for a particular scholarship. If you are not eligible to apply for a Monbukagakusho award, please see below for information on the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). This organization is an invaluable resource for international students who would like to study in Japan.