Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) 2021 Scholarships for African Students

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship of Embassy Recommendation is now open for 2022

• Table of Content
• About Japanese Government
• Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Scholarships
• Requirements for Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Japanese Government

Japanese government scholarship supports foreign students who study in higher education institutions, selected on the recommendation of Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, University, or Authority.

Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of Scholarships

MEXT scholarship is one of the few opportunities covering full expense hence very competitive in nature. Being eligible and having a high academic performance (GPA 2.3 or above out of 3.0) is vital.

Requirements for Scholarships Qualification

Before inquiring the Japanese Embassy/consulate, please take a moment to read the basic eligibility thoroughly. 

Eligible Countries:

College of Technology students

• Benin: 28 May
• Ethiopia: 31 May
• Gambia: 31 May
• Nigeria: 31 May
• Senegal: 31 May

Specialized training college students

• Benin   28 May
• Nigeria   31 May
• Senegal   31 May
• South Africa   24 May

Undergraduate students

• Benin   28 May
• Botswana   4 June
• Ethiopia   31 May
• Gambia   31 May
• Namibia   4 June
• Nigeria   31 May
• Senegal   31 May
• South Africa   24 May
• Zambia   14 May 

Research students | Masters course and Doctoral course

• Benin   28 May
• Botswana 30 June 
• Eswatini   24 May
• Ethiopia   31 May
• Gambia   31 May
• Ghana   31 May
• Lesotho   24 May
• Liberia   31 May 
• Namibia   4 June
• Nigeria   31 May 
• Senegal   31 May
• Sierra Leone   31 May 
• South Africa   24 May
• Tanzania   31 May
• Zambia   14 May

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Submission of application should be done to the Embassy/consulate of Japan of your home country. DO NOT SUMBMIT TO MEXT. Application forms can be found here: College of Technology students, Specialized training college students, Undergraduate Students, and Research students.  
2. Enrollment types, screening procedure and deadlines for submission differs by the country, check the application detail on at the website of the Japanese Embassy/consulate of your home country.
3. Previous years examination can be found here

For more details, visit the website.