Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship 2027：Research Student

The Embassy of Japan in Eritrea is pleased to announce the opening of the MEXT Scholarship 2027 for Eritrean nationals. It is for those who are interested in admission to either a master’s or doctoral course at a Japanese graduate school.

 

Nationality: Applicants must be Eritrean citizens.

Age: Applicants must have been born on or after April 2, 1992.

Japanese Language: Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese.

Health: Applicants must have no physical or mental conditions hindering the applicant’s study in Japan.　

Duration of Study: The term of scholarship is either 18 months or two years (including 6 months of Japanese language studies)

 

For details of the Qualifications and Conditions, please read the Application Guidelines carefully. You can find the guidelines and Application Forms at the website below;

 

Completed application forms should be sent to;
　　The Embassy of Japan in Eritrea
　　P. O. Box 1131
　　Asmara, Eritrea

Deadline for Submission 
　　Friday 29^th May 2026 
　　Please clearly indicate "MEXT 2027" on the front of the envelope.
　　Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
 

　1. Only shortlisted applicants will be informed of further procedures including the schedule of the written exams and interviews.

　2. Only shortlisted applicants will need to submit medical certificates. 

　3. Please DO NOT use the forms for the previous year or before.

　4. Past exam questions are available at the link below.

    　https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination.html

 

　Embassy of Japan in Eritrea (Cultural Section)

　Tel: +291 (1) 113 516

　Email: contact@et.mofa