2026 MEXT Specialized Training Scholarship
2025/4/24
Currently Accepting Applications for the Specialized Training College Student Scholarship
To apply, please read our Application Instructions, then follow the link below to download the necessary documents. Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025
Please note that successful candidates who pass the document screening will be required to take written exams on the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Consulate General of Japan (1742 Nuuanu Avenue). Only those who pass the written exams will be eligible to sit for an interview on the same afternoon.
Application Instructions for the MEXT Specialized Training College Student Scholarship - Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu
Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025
All application documents must be submitted and received (not postmarked) by the above date
Submit your application to:
Consulate General of Japan
Attn: MEXT Scholarship
1742 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
Note: Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please carefully read the Application Guidelines (including Notes) and follow all instructions.
Application instructions:
Please contact amy.shiroma(at)hl.mofa.go(dot)jp
Please replace the (at) with @ and (dot) with .
Thank you!
2026 MEXT Scholarship Specialized Training College Student Application Schedule
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese specialized colleges as Specialized Training College Students under the MEXT Scholarship Program.
All dates, excluding the exam and interview date are subject to change.
To apply, please read our Application Instructions, then follow the link below to download the necessary documents. Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025
Please note that successful candidates who pass the document screening will be required to take written exams on the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Consulate General of Japan (1742 Nuuanu Avenue). Only those who pass the written exams will be eligible to sit for an interview on the same afternoon.
Application Instructions for the MEXT Specialized Training College Student Scholarship - Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu
Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025
All application documents must be submitted and received (not postmarked) by the above date
Submit your application to:
Consulate General of Japan
Attn: MEXT Scholarship
1742 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
Note: Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please carefully read the Application Guidelines (including Notes) and follow all instructions.
Application instructions:
- Follow the links to the Study in Japan website: Specialized Training College Student
- Carefully read the Application Guidelines
- Download and complete the Application Form documents
- 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
- Notify the consulate if you plan to mail your application packet to the email address below. Be sure to keep your postal tracking number.
Please contact amy.shiroma(at)hl.mofa.go(dot)jp
Please replace the (at) with @ and (dot) with .
Thank you!
2026 MEXT Scholarship Specialized Training College Student Application Schedule
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese specialized colleges as Specialized Training College Students under the MEXT Scholarship Program.
All dates, excluding the exam and interview date are subject to change.
| Date | Requirement | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Late April | Applications Open | |
| May 23 (Fri) | Deadline: Application documents (excluding certificate of health) |
Consulate General of Japan 1742 Nuuanu Avenue |
| June 26 (Thu) | AM: Written Exam PM: Interview |
Consulate General of Japan 1742 Nuuanu Avenue |
| July 28 (Mon) | Certificate of Health form due | Consulate General of Japan 1742 Nuuanu Ave |
| Late January 2026 | Final Results |