Announcement of Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 2027

The Embassy of Japan announces the competition for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships for Nepali students for the academic year 2027 in the fields of Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences for the Academic Year 2027 under the Monbukagakusho Scholarship Program as follows:

Postgraduate / Research Students

Application Guideline: (Download)

Qualifications

1. Nepali nationals
2. Under 35 years of age as of April 1st, 2027 (born on or after April 2nd, 1992)
3. Have completed at least 16 years of education (18 years for doctoral course)
4. Have secured 70% marks (CGPA 3.1) for Natural Sciences and 60% (CGPA 2.5) for Humanities and Social Sciences in average of plus 2 and above degree.

Fields of Study

Candidates should submit their applications for the discipline they specialized in during their university education or fields closely related to it.

Terms of Scholarship

From April 2027 to March 2029, a two-year duration is allocated, with the possibility of extension for master's or doctoral programs. For students opting for the October session, the term will span one and a half years.

Language

Candidates should be open to acquiring proficiency in the Japanese language, displaying a keen interest in Japan, and demonstrating enthusiasm for deepening their understanding of the country upon arrival.

Application Process

For all applicants

Please forward the digitally completed or scanned documents outlined below to education@km.mofa.go.jp no later than May 31st 24:00 (NST), 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

1. Application Form
2. Field of Study and Research Plan
3. Academic Transcript (Attested copies (by notary public) of mark-sheets for plus2, Bachelor (and Master, if you have enrolled in or completed))
4. Certification of graduation or degree (Attested copies (by notary public) of certificates for Bachelor (and Master, if you have enrolled in or completed))
5. Recommendation Letter from the president/dean or the academic advisor at the current or last university attended
6. Abstract of thesis (Only if you have written thesis.)
7. Certificate of Language Proficiency (Only if you have documents attesting to competency in Japanese or English.)
8. Recommendation Letter from the present employer (Only if you are currently employed.)
9. Photograph or digitally recorded media of your art work (Only if you apply for fine art or music)
10. Attested copy (by notary public) of Citizenship Certificate

For those who passed the interview

You will be asked to submit the following documents:

1. Placement Preference Application Form
2. Medical Certificate

Tentative Timetable

• May    31st      Application deadline
• June    18th     Written examination (10:00 - 12:30)
• June    30th     Interview

Undergraduate Students

Application Guideline: (Download)

Qualifications

1. Nepali nationals
2. Born on or after April 2nd, 2002.
3. Have completed 12-years of schooling in countries other than Japan
4. Have secured 75% marks (CGPA 3.5) for Natural Sciences and 65% (CGPA 2.9) for Humanities and Social Sciences in average in SEE and plus two exams. 

Fields of Study

Humanities and Social Sciences

Natural Sciences 

Terms of Scholarship

Over a span of five years (extended to seven years for medical and veterinary programs), starting from April 2027 and concluding in March 2032, which encompasses one year dedicated to preparatory education covering Japanese language and other relevant subjects.

Language

Since all classes at the university will be conducted in Japanese, it is essential that applicants are willing to acquire proficiency in the Japanese language.

Application Process

For all Applicants

Please submit the digitally completed or scanned documents outlined below to education@km.mofa.go.jp no later than June 14th 24:00 (NST), 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

1. Application Form
2. Academic Transcript (Attested copies (by Notary Public) of mark-sheets of SEE and plus2 (and Bachelor, if you have enrolled in or completed)
3. Certificate of graduation or degree (Attested copies (by Notary Public) of certificates of SEE and plus2 (and Bachelor, if you have completed)
4. Recommendation Letter from a class teacher or principal of last school attendede.
5. Certificate of enrollment (Only if you have enrolled in a university).
6. Certificate of university enrollment qualification examination (Only if you passed the university enrollment qualification examination.)
7. Certificate of Language Proficiency (Only if you have documents attesting to competency in Japanese or English.)
8. Attested Copy (by Notary Public) of Nepali citizenship certificate

For those who pass the Interview

Please follow the instructions of the Embassy and submit the following:

1. Direct Placement Preference Form
2. Medical Certificate

Timetable

• June 14th    Application deadline
• June 27th    Written examination (Natural Science 10:00 - 16:50 / Social Science 10:00 - 14:40)
• July 10th    Interview

Specialized Training College Students

Application Guideline (Download) Annex 

Qualifications

1. Nepali nationals
2. Born on or after April 2nd, 2002.
3. Have completed 12-years of schooling in countries other than Japan
4. Have secured 75% marks (CGPA 3.5) for Natural Sciences and 65% (CGPA 2.9) in Humanities and Social Sciences in average in SEE and plus two exams.

Fields of Study

1. Technology
2. Personal Care and Nutrition
3. Education and Welfare
4. Business
5. Fashion and Home Economics
6. Culture and General Education

Terms of Scholarship

Over a period of three years, from April 2027 to March 2030, which encompasses one year dedicated to preparatory education covering the Japanese language and other relevant subjects.

Language

As all courses at the specialized training college will be conducted in Japanese, it is essential that applicants are prepared to learn the language.

Application Process

For all Applicants

Kindly forward the digitally completed or scanned documents listed below to education@km.mofa.go.jp no later than June 14th 24:00 (NST), 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

1. Application Form
2. Academic Transcript (Attested copies (by Notary Public) of mark-sheets of SEE and plus2 (and Bachelor, if you have enrolled in or completed))
3. Certificate of graduation or degree (Attested copies (by Notary Public) of certificates of SEE and plus2 (and Bachelor, if you have completed))
4. Recommendation Letter from a class teacher or principal of last school attended
5. Certificate of enrollment (Only if you have enrolled in a university.)
6. Certificate of university enrollment qualification examination (Only if you passed the university enrollment qualification examination.)
7. Certificate of Language Proficiency (Only if you have documents attesting to competency in Japanese or English.)
8. Attested Copy (by Notary Public) of Nepali citizenship certificate

For those who passed the Interview

You will be asked to submit documents listed below.

1. Medical Certificate

Timetable

•  June 14th    Application deadline
• June 27th    Written examination (10:00 - 14:40)
• July 10th    Interview

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