【MEXT 2025】 Guideline of Application for Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT Scholarship) for Undergraduate Students，Specialized Training College Students and Research Students(PhD, Master’s Degree)
2024/4/16
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to distinguished international students who wish to study at Japanese universities.
The Embassy of Japan in Riyadh will accept application for Undergraduate Students, Specialized Training College Students and Research Students(PhD, Master’s Degree) as below.
【Selection Schedule for the Scholarship 2025】
*The schedule is subject to change without notice
【Important information】
Japan Embassy in Yemen:
https://www.ye.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html
【The Mailing Address of the Embassy of Japan】
Email address: info@rd.mofa.go.jp
（Note: We only accept applications By Email）
Please check the links below and read the guideline. ALL the necessary Application Forms is available from the follwing link.
【Undergraduate Students】
【Specialized Training College Students】
【Research Students(PhD, Master’s Degree)】
【Frequent Asked Questions】
1. Do I have to submit my photos with the application?
Yes, under any circumstances, submission of your photos is necessary. You may wear hijab, shemagh or ghutra.
2. Do I have to take Japanese exam? I have never studied Japanese before.
Yes, It is mandatory for you to take the Japanese exam to be considered for selection.
Past examinations are available from following link,
(https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/)
3. I do not have Saudi Nationality but I was born and residing in Saudi Arabia. Am I eligible to apply?
No, Only Saudi nationals are eligible to apply for the Embassy-recommended MEXT Scholarship Program to Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, as of today, we do not plan to accept MEXT scholarship applications from non-Saudi citizens, there are no exceptions. We recommend that you contact the Japanese embassy in your country of citizenship and inquire about the possibility of resuming the application process.
4. I live in Jeddah. Can I take the exams and interview at Consulate-General of Japan in Jeddah?
No, the exams and interview for Saudi nationals will be held only at Embassy of Japan in Riyadh with NO exception. Application forms also have to be sent to Embassy of Japan in Riyadh.
5. I would like to bring my family member to Japan. Is it possible?
Please note that under the MEXT scholarship program, the allowance and plane ticket fare will be covered only for the student who passed the exam and the screening. If you wish to bring your family to Japan, Japanese government will not pay for his/her visa, allowance or plane ticket fare. Visa processing time and necessary documents may vary depending on how you are related to the family member who wishes to go to Japan with you.
In-person at Embassy of Japan in Riyadh or online consultations regarding this MEXT scholarship program is also available (Advance appointment required, English only). Please click here to make an appointment.
For further information or , please contact Cultural Section info@rd.mofa.go.jp
The Embassy of Japan in Riyadh will accept application for Undergraduate Students, Specialized Training College Students and Research Students(PhD, Master’s Degree) as below.
【Selection Schedule for the Scholarship 2025】
*The schedule is subject to change without notice
- April 17 (Wed): Start of receiving documents for application
- May 25 (Sat): Application deadline. Only by Email (soft copy)
- By May 27 (Mon): The announcement of the application screening results by email/phone
- June 12 (Wed): The written exams for Undergraduate Students and Specialized Training College Students at the embassy in Riyadh (only for those who pass the application screening).
- June 13 (Thu): Interview for Undergraduate Students and Specialized Training College Students at the embassy in Riyadh (only for those who pass the written exams).
- June 13 (Thu): The written exams and Interview for Research Students (PhD, Master’s Degree) at the embassy in Riyadh (only for those who pass the application screening). ※Only those who pass the exams & interview will be recommended to MEXT, and MEXT will conduct the second screening. The final result will be announced sometime around January 2025.
【Important information】
- Applicants must have Saudi nationality (Those who have other nationality should contact Japanese Embassy in their respective countries).
Japan Embassy in Yemen:
https://www.ye.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html
- Those who apply for the scholarship must read the guideline carefully and send all the required documents by email to the Embassy of Japan in Riyadh by May 25 (Sat) 2024.
- All Application documents must be combined in one PDF file and total file size should be less than 10 MB (No need to send copies)
- Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
- Late application will NOT be considered.
【The Mailing Address of the Embassy of Japan】
Email address: info@rd.mofa.go.jp
（Note: We only accept applications By Email）
Please check the links below and read the guideline. ALL the necessary Application Forms is available from the follwing link.
【Undergraduate Students】
- General Information and Application Forms:
【Specialized Training College Students】
- General Information and Application Forms:
【Research Students(PhD, Master’s Degree)】
- General Information and Application Guideline/Forms
【Frequent Asked Questions】
1. Do I have to submit my photos with the application?
Yes, under any circumstances, submission of your photos is necessary. You may wear hijab, shemagh or ghutra.
2. Do I have to take Japanese exam? I have never studied Japanese before.
Yes, It is mandatory for you to take the Japanese exam to be considered for selection.
Past examinations are available from following link,
(https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/)
3. I do not have Saudi Nationality but I was born and residing in Saudi Arabia. Am I eligible to apply?
No, Only Saudi nationals are eligible to apply for the Embassy-recommended MEXT Scholarship Program to Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, as of today, we do not plan to accept MEXT scholarship applications from non-Saudi citizens, there are no exceptions. We recommend that you contact the Japanese embassy in your country of citizenship and inquire about the possibility of resuming the application process.
4. I live in Jeddah. Can I take the exams and interview at Consulate-General of Japan in Jeddah?
No, the exams and interview for Saudi nationals will be held only at Embassy of Japan in Riyadh with NO exception. Application forms also have to be sent to Embassy of Japan in Riyadh.
5. I would like to bring my family member to Japan. Is it possible?
Please note that under the MEXT scholarship program, the allowance and plane ticket fare will be covered only for the student who passed the exam and the screening. If you wish to bring your family to Japan, Japanese government will not pay for his/her visa, allowance or plane ticket fare. Visa processing time and necessary documents may vary depending on how you are related to the family member who wishes to go to Japan with you.
In-person at Embassy of Japan in Riyadh or online consultations regarding this MEXT scholarship program is also available (Advance appointment required, English only). Please click here to make an appointment.
For further information or , please contact Cultural Section info@rd.mofa.go.jp