2027 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program Applications are now open

The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is now accepting applications for four categories under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship program: Research, Undergraduate, Specialized Training, and College of Technology. This will be for the 2027 intake of the program.

Filipino citizens who meet the following qualifications are eligible to apply:

Category	Requirements	Age (by April 1, 2027)	Years of Study	Fields of Study
Research (Master’s or Doctoral Course)	•College graduate •Clear and feasible research proposal •Good academic standing	Under 35 years old	2 to 5 years	Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences   Note: In principle, Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field.
Undergraduate	•High school graduate •Good academic standing	under 25 years old	5 years	Social Sciences and Natural Sciences
Specialized Training College	•High school graduate •Good academic standing	Under 25 years old	3 years	Technology, Personal Care and Nutrition, Education and Welfare, Business, Fashion and Home Economics, Culture and General Education
College of Technology	•High school graduate •Good academic standing	Under 25 years old	4 to 4.5 years	Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Communication and Network Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering

Guidelines and application forms may be viewed and downloaded from the Embassy website: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000193.html.

The deadline for submission is on May 29, 2026 (Friday). Only physical documents hand-delivered or mailed to the Embassy will be accepted.

For inquiries, you may email scholarship@ma.mofa.go.jp.

★ Disclaimer: The application process for the 2027 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program may be subject to change under unavoidable circumstances.