MEXT Shcholarship - RESEARCH STUDENTS

2026/9/1

Research Students 2027 (Applcation closed)

Program Duration

2 years or more (April/October 2027 - )
*The first 6-month period of the scholarship will be devoted to preparatore educatio of Japanese language for those who require.
**Extension may be possible if you need to proceed to a further degree program.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Nationality
2. Age
3. Academic background

- Samoan Nationality
- Born on or after April 2nd, 1992
- Completed 16 years schooling (or equivalent)

Application Documents

Application documents can be downloaded here.
【Application document (Research) 】
【Check list】

* The Placement Preference Application and The Medical Certificate can be submitted after the Interview examination.

＊All applicants are responsible for reading and following the instructions in the Application Guideline.
Please read them carefully before submitting application.

Selection Process

Selection Schedule

Application Deadline	Written Exam	Interview
Application closed

（1）　First Screening by the Embassy

Document Screening

・Please submit your completed application (hard-copy) to the Embassy of Japan Office.　
*Only the Embassy of Japan accepts the application.

・All documents must be submitted as originals or certified true copies.
Uncertified copies and copies of certified true copies will not be accepted.

　　
・The Medical certificate can be submitted after the Interview.

・For those who submit documents by the application deadline, we can review the contents and assist with any deficiencies at the time of your visit.
　As we may not be able to provide assistance for submissions after this date, we kindly ask that you submit your documents well in advance.

・To help prevent common mistakes, a sample appliciation form (Academic record section), and FAQ are provided below. Please refer to it carefully.
　【Application form SAMPLE】
　【Frequently asked questions】

Written Examination

Research Students

- Japanese, and English

Please refer to the link below for the past examinations, which can be used as sample questions.
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Applicant Qualifying Examinations - Subject test Questions

Interview

(2) Request for Provisional Acceptance to Japanese Universities

(3) Second Screening and University Placement by the MEXT
　