2026 MEXT Research Student Scholarship
2025/4/24
We are now accepting applications for the MEXT Research Student Scholarship.
To apply, please read the application instructions below, then follow the link below to download the necessary documents (Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025)
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopjus-applications-research.html
Please note that successful candidates who pass the document screening are required to take the written exams on the morning of Wednesday, June 18 2025*, at the University of Hawaii. Only those who pass the written exams will be eligible to sit for an in-person interview on the same afternoon.
* Depending on the situation, the in-person interview may be held on Friday, June 6 instead of June 18 at the University of Hawaii. The final date will be announced at a later date via email to successful candidates.
Application Instructions for the MEXT Research Student Scholarship – Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu
Submit your application to:
Center for Japanese Studies (MEXT Scholarship)
Moore Hall 216
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1890 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Note: Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please carefully read the Application Guidelines (including Notes) and follow all instructions. Applications sent by mail must be received, not postmarked by May 23.
Application instructions:
Questions:
Please contact amy.shiroma(at)hl.mofa.go(dot)jp
Replace the (at) with @ and (dot) with . before sending any inquiries via email.
Thank you!
2026 MEXT Scholarship Research Student Application Schedule
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities as Research Students (either as degree seeking or non-degree seeking) under the MEXT Scholarship Program.
Dates are subject to change without notice.
To apply, please read the application instructions below, then follow the link below to download the necessary documents (Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025)
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopjus-applications-research.html
Please note that successful candidates who pass the document screening are required to take the written exams on the morning of Wednesday, June 18 2025*, at the University of Hawaii. Only those who pass the written exams will be eligible to sit for an in-person interview on the same afternoon.
* Depending on the situation, the in-person interview may be held on Friday, June 6 instead of June 18 at the University of Hawaii. The final date will be announced at a later date via email to successful candidates.
Application Instructions for the MEXT Research Student Scholarship – Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu
Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025 by 3:00 pm
All application documents must be submitted by the above date and time
All application documents must be submitted by the above date and time
Submit your application to:
Center for Japanese Studies (MEXT Scholarship)
Moore Hall 216
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1890 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Note: Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please carefully read the Application Guidelines (including Notes) and follow all instructions. Applications sent by mail must be received, not postmarked by May 23.
Application instructions:
- Follow the link to the Study in Japan website: Research Student Scholarship.
- Carefully read the Application Guidelines.
- Download and complete the Application Forms for the Research Student Scholarship.
- Number each document as instructed in the Application Guidelines.
- Mail or hand-deliver your application packet no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025 to the University of Hawaii’s Center for Japanese Studies, Moore Hall 216.
- Notify the consulate at the email address below if you plan to mail in your application packet. Be sure to keep your postal tracking number.
Questions:
Please contact amy.shiroma(at)hl.mofa.go(dot)jp
Replace the (at) with @ and (dot) with . before sending any inquiries via email.
Thank you!
2026 MEXT Scholarship Research Student Application Schedule
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities as Research Students (either as degree seeking or non-degree seeking) under the MEXT Scholarship Program.
Dates are subject to change without notice.
| Date | Requirement | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 23 (Fri) by 3 pm | Application packet due | Center for Japanese Studies, UHM Moore Hall 216 |
| June 18 (Wed) or June 6 (Fri) | AM: Written Exam PM: Interview |
UHM (In Person) |
| Aug 25 (Fri) | Certificate of Health form due | Consulate General of Japan 1742 Nuuanu Avenue |
| Sep 1 (Mon) (JST) | Last day to contact university in Japan for Provisional Letter of Acceptance |
|
| Sept 15 (Mon) | - Placement Preference - Provisional Letter of Acceptance due |
Consulate General of Japan 1742 Nuuanu Avenue |
| Late Jan - March 2026 | Final Results |