MEXT Scholarship Program 2025

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in Japan at Japanese universities/colleges under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program. The aim of this scholarship is to bridge friendship between Japan and Jordan.  We are looking for students who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.

*The schedule is subject to change depending on circumstances.

Application deadline	May 23, 4PM (Jordan Time) *Filled and printed application must be submitted to the Embassy of Japan in Jordan during the Embassy’s working hours. (Without an appointment) *Early submissions are highly encouraged.
Exam	Early June *Only successful candidates who passed initial screening of the applications will be invited to the examination by email. *Examination must be conducted in person at the Embassy of Japan in Jordan.
Interview	Mid-June *Only successful candidates who passed the exam stage will be invited to the interview. *Interview must be conducted in person at the Embassy of Japan in Jordan.
Results of the interview	Late June
Screening by MEXT	TBC
Final results with placement	January-February, 2025
Departure for Japan	April/October, 2025

• Please carefully read the Application Guidelines in the section below before filling the application.
• Please carefully read the Frequently Asked Question.
• Electronic applications are not acceptable. Only printed hard copy of applications are accepted.  Applications should be delivered to the Embassy before the deadline. Applications can be delivered by hand or by a post mail company.
• Please make sure not to use previous year's application forms (Use 2025 applications). 
• The minimum academic requirements for the scholarship should be:

1. The minimum average for the undergraduate scholarship: Tawjehi (or equivalent): 80% for engineering and any other scientific major, 85% for medical and dental study, and 70% for the other majors.
2. The minimum average for postgraduate scholarship: 70% average on graduation on previous university education (undergraduate degree AND master’s degree if applying for a Ph.D. degree)

• Sample Examination Questions - Qualifying Examinations for Applicants for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships 
  https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/
• Applicants should hold Jordanian nationality.  Those with a nationality other than Jordanian should contact the Embassy of Japan in their home country.
• Only selected candidates will be notified of the date and time of the examination/interview and the results of the screening by e-mail.

■Undergraduate Program

Notes for undergraduates:

• Applicants should be able to read Japanese language texts.  Applicant will take written examination in Japanese language after passing the initial screening.
• All classes will be given in the Japanese language (except where a grantee is directly placed at a university which requires no Japanese language ability).

​(1) Application Guideline and Application Form
Applicants must read "Application Guideline" carefully and download all the necessary application forms from the link below.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-undergraduate.html
*You can submit the Health Certificate after the initial screening and the examinations. Those who passed these stages will be asked to submit the Health Certificate to the Embassy.  

(2)  Check List
*Please submit this sheet with other application documents.
*In the Check List, additional documents are listed; such as copy of National ID and copy of your Tawjihi certificate or equivalent.

(3)  Applicants Information Sheet
*Please submit this sheet with other application documents.
*When submitting your application, please make sure to put the "Applicants Information Sheet" on the cover of your application file or first page in your applications.
 
■Research Student Program
​(1)  Application Guideline and Application Form
Applicants must read "Application Guideline" carefully and download all the necessary application forms from the link below.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html
*You can submit the Health Certificate after the initial screening and the exams. Those who pass these stages will be asked to submit the Health Certificate by the Embassy.  

(2)  Check List
*Please submit this sheet with other application documents.
*In the Check List, additional documents are listed; such as copy of National ID and copy of your Tawjihi certificate or equivalent.
*All the application documents should be organized, labelled clearly, and numbered as shown in the Checklist.  Please note the number of copies/original document required for each item.

(3)  Applicants Information Sheet
*Please submit this sheet with other application documents.
*When submitting you application, please make sure to put the "Applicant Information Sheet" on the cover of your application file or first page in your application.