Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship – University Recommendation

The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship – University Recommendation is a fully funded scholarship inviting foreign students to study at Hokkaido University in Japan. It supports bachelor's, master's, and PhD study under the MEXT umbrella with a monthly stipend and tuition waivers, coordinated through university recommendations. The program is competitive and involves a university-based nomination process, with intake for new international students each year.

Monthly stipend (varies by level: undergrad, master's, PhD, with seasonal adjustments) and tuition exemption throughout the duration of the program

Applicants must be international students applying for study in Japan for the first time, aim to enter master's or doctoral programs, and meet academic and language requirements specified by the university program they apply to.

Applicants apply via the university’s MEXT scholarship process for university recommendations, with steps including meeting program requirements, obtaining university nomination, and following both university and MEXT procedures