Many international students searching for fully funded scholarships in Japan may miss this opportunity because it is not a simple “apply for scholarship only” programme.
The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Science is accepting applications for the 2027 University Recommended Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship.
This scholarship is for outstanding international students who want to enter Japan in October 2027 as new students in a Master’s or Doctoral programme at the Graduate School of Science.
But this opportunity must be explained carefully.
Applicants must apply for admission to the Graduate School of Science and submit the MEXT scholarship documents before the deadline.
October 15 – October 30, 2026
Time zone: Japan Standard Time
My advice: start preparing early. This scholarship requires strong academic records, a research plan, proof of language ability, transcripts, a recommendation letter from a dean level or above, and other official documents.
This is a powerful opportunity — but only for serious Master’s and PhD applicants in science-related fields.
