MEXT RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP 2025 (for Masters and Ph.D)

Japanese Government MEXT Research scholarships 
Applications for MEXT Research Scholarships for 2025 are now CLOSED
Embassy has contacted only the shortlisted candidates.

Guidelines, application form and other supporting documents can be downloaded directly from the link below. You can also find past examination questions on this linked page. Please read the application guideline thoroughly before applying.

https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html
 
Last date to apply for the scholarship was 17th May 2024.
 

NOTE: Due to the large number of applications received every year, we are unable to confirm receipt of documents. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview. Any inquiries made as to why someone has not been shortlisted will not be entertained. Only complete applications will be considered for the scholarship.

The following documents (in given order) should be submitted before the deadline: 

1. Mark Sheet Form 
2. Application Form (1 original)
3. Research Plan 
4. Attested copy of degree (hope certificate) and transcripts from the last universities attended.​ 

(Attestation by the respective University is mandatory, if selected).
Applicants must submit the following documents according to his/her academic background:
(a) Applicants who have already graduated from a university’s undergraduate program: an academic transcript of the program;
(b) Applicants who have already completed a degree program at a graduate school: academic transcripts of both the undergraduate and the graduate programs;
(c) Applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree: an academic transcript that covers from the year of enrollment to the term for which grades have been determined at the time of application for the scholarship;
(d) Applicants who are pursuing a graduate school degree: an academic transcript of the undergraduate program and an academic transcript of the degree program at the graduate school that covers from the year of enrollment to the term for which grades have been determined at the time of application for the scholarship.

5. Attested copy of certification of graduation or degree certificate of university attended. (1 copy with original attestation)

Applicants must submit the following documents according to his/her academic background:
(a) Applicants who have already graduated from a university’s undergraduate program: a certificate of graduation from the undergraduate program;
(b) Applicants who have already completed a graduate school degree: certificates of graduation from both the undergraduate and graduate programs;
(c) Applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree: a certificate of prospective graduation from the undergraduate program;
(d) Applicants who are pursuing a graduate degree: a certificate of graduation from the undergraduate program and a certificate of prospective graduation from the degree program at the graduate school.

6. Recommendation Letter from the president/dean or the academic advisor at the current or last university attended. (1 original)
7. Abstract of theses (if applicable) (1 original)
8. Recommendation letter from the present employer (if applicable) (1 original)

 
NOTE:

• Here are answers to some of the common queries
• Submitted documents will not be returned.
• Application should be unstapled (assemble only with paper clip) and printed on A4 size paper. 
• Certificates & documents, other than those mentioned above, will not be considered.

Please write this outside the envelope carrying your application: MEXT Research Scholarship Application  Public Affairs Section Embassy of Japan 53-70, Ramna 5/4  Diplomatic Enclave 1  Islamabad 44000

Tel : +92 (51) 9072500
Fax : +92 (51) 9072-357
E.mail : culture@ib.mofa.go.jp 

 

Please write this outside the envelope carrying your application: MEXT Research Scholarship Application  Consulate General of Japan 6/2 Civil Lines  Abdullah Haroon Road  Karachi, Pakistan

For queries regarding the application:
Tel : +92 (21) 3522-0800 
Fax : +92 (21) 3522-0815 




NOTE: Due to the large number of applications received every year, we are unable to confirm receipt of documents. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test and interview. Any inquiries made as to why someone has not been shortlisted will not be entertained. Only complete applications will be considered for the scholarship.