MEXT Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Study Opportunity in Japan for Afghan Students

MEXT Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Study Opportunity in Japan for Afghan Students

The Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan, in collaboration with the Aga Khan Foundation, is pleased to announce the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship Program 2026 for Afghan nationals. This program offers a fully funded opportunity to pursue graduate-level education (Master’s or Ph.D.) at prestigious universities in Japan as Research Students.

✨ Key Benefits of the Scholarship
The MEXT scholarship is one of the most generous and competitive programs in the world, covering:

• Full tuition fees

• Monthly stipend for living expenses

• Round-trip airfare between Afghanistan and Japan

• Health insurance

• Japanese language training (if required)

📋 Eligibility and Required Documents
Applicants must:

• Be Afghan nationals

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or be expected to graduate by March 2026)

• Be physically and mentally fit for full-time academic studies in Japan

Required Documents include:

• Completed Application Form

• Research Plan (Research Proposal)

• Officially translated academic transcripts and certificates

• Recommendation letter from a professor or academic authority

• All other documents as listed in Section 9 of the Application Guidelines

🗓 Important Dates and Selection Process
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Written Examination: June 19, 2025, in Kabul
Interviews: July 2025 (Exact date to be announced)

📥 Submission Instructions
All eligible applicants must submit the complete set of required documents via email to the following address no later than May 31, 2025:
📧 japan.scholarship2026.af@gmail.com

Download the official Application Guidelines and Forms from:
🔗 https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html

⚠️ Important Notice
Application to this scholarship is entirely free of charge. No financial contribution is required at any stage. If anyone asks for payment on behalf of the scholarship, it is likely a scam. Applicants are urged to be cautious and report any suspicious activity.

🎓 Final Note
The MEXT Scholarship is a world-class academic program that opens doors to advanced education, groundbreaking research, and cultural exchange in Japan. For ambitious Afghan students seeking academic excellence and international experience, this is an exceptional opportunity.