Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 2026
2025/4/15
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Japanese Government through the Embassy of Japan in Fiji is now offering the following 4 categories of scholarships to qualified nationals of Fiji, Nauru, Tuvalu and Kiribati for studies in Japan.
The categories are mentioned below.
For Fiji nationals; Please submit the completed application forms and all necessary documents to the Embassy of Japan in Fiji by 6 June 2025 at 4:30pm.
For Kiribati nationals; Please submit the completed application forms and all necessary documents to the Embassy of Japan in Kiribati by 6 June 2025 at 4:30pm.
For Nauru and Tuvalu nationals; Please submit the complete application forms and all necessary documents to the Ministry of Education (Scholarship Section) in the respective countries by 2 June 2025.
Scholarship Categories:
1. RESEARCH STUDENT (Postgraduate)
2. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT (Degree Course)
3. COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (Degree Course)
4. SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENT (Diploma Course)
Please visit relevant category’s website and find the application guidelines, application forms and necessary documents to be submitted to the Embassy.
1. RESEARCH STUDENTS
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html
2. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-undergraduate.html
3. COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-technology.html
4. SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENTS
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-specialized.html
Please also visit the website provided below to access examination questions from 2014 to 2019, for your preparation of written examinations.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/
NOTE:
* Please state “Scholarship Section” on the envelope if you are sending your application and necessary documents by post or hand delivery.
* Applications can be submitted for one scholarship category only per person.
* Certificate of Health needs to be submitted after applicants are shortlisted.
*Application guidelines, application forms and further information can also be obtained at the Embassy of Japan, Level 2, BSP Life Centre, Thomson Street, Suva.
* Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All the documents submitted will NOT be returned.
*In order to attend to candidate’s enquiries, the Embassy plans for a Scholarship Advisor to be present at the Embassy Library (in Suva) later in May. For Fiji nationals; selected candidates for examinations/interviews will be notified by e-mail or phone. Written examinations and interviews will be held for the selected candidates.
*For Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu nationals; selected candidates for examination/interviews will be notified by email or phone. Examinations and interviews will be held for the selected candidates. The venue for examinations and interviews will be notified to those who are selected in due course.
* For more enquiries, please contact Ms. Mele Raturaga on phone: +679-330-4633 or email: eojculture@fj.mofa.go.jp
The categories are mentioned below.
For Fiji nationals; Please submit the completed application forms and all necessary documents to the Embassy of Japan in Fiji by 6 June 2025 at 4:30pm.
For Kiribati nationals; Please submit the completed application forms and all necessary documents to the Embassy of Japan in Kiribati by 6 June 2025 at 4:30pm.
For Nauru and Tuvalu nationals; Please submit the complete application forms and all necessary documents to the Ministry of Education (Scholarship Section) in the respective countries by 2 June 2025.
Scholarship Categories:
1. RESEARCH STUDENT (Postgraduate)
2. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT (Degree Course)
3. COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (Degree Course)
4. SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENT (Diploma Course)
Please visit relevant category’s website and find the application guidelines, application forms and necessary documents to be submitted to the Embassy.
1. RESEARCH STUDENTS
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html
2. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-undergraduate.html
3. COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-technology.html
4. SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENTS
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-specialized.html
Please also visit the website provided below to access examination questions from 2014 to 2019, for your preparation of written examinations.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/
NOTE:
* Please state “Scholarship Section” on the envelope if you are sending your application and necessary documents by post or hand delivery.
* Applications can be submitted for one scholarship category only per person.
* Certificate of Health needs to be submitted after applicants are shortlisted.
*Application guidelines, application forms and further information can also be obtained at the Embassy of Japan, Level 2, BSP Life Centre, Thomson Street, Suva.
* Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All the documents submitted will NOT be returned.
*In order to attend to candidate’s enquiries, the Embassy plans for a Scholarship Advisor to be present at the Embassy Library (in Suva) later in May. For Fiji nationals; selected candidates for examinations/interviews will be notified by e-mail or phone. Written examinations and interviews will be held for the selected candidates.
*For Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu nationals; selected candidates for examination/interviews will be notified by email or phone. Examinations and interviews will be held for the selected candidates. The venue for examinations and interviews will be notified to those who are selected in due course.
* For more enquiries, please contact Ms. Mele Raturaga on phone: +679-330-4633 or email: eojculture@fj.mofa.go.jp