MEXT Scholarship 2026 (University Recommendation) at Chuo University, Japan

Chiang Mai University has been informed by Chuo University, Japan, regarding the MEXT Scholarship 2026 (University Recommendation) for international students who wish to pursue graduate-level study and research at Chuo University. Successful applicants will receive full financial support, including:

• Monthly stipend of 143,000 JPY (subject to change according to MEXT regulations)

• Full tuition fee waiver

• Round-trip economy class airfare between the home country and Japan

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

1. Be a citizen of a country recognized by the Government of Japan (including Thailand) and must not hold Japanese nationality

2. Be born on or after 2 April 1991

3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30/3.00 calculated according to the MEXT scale

4. Hold proof of language proficiency:

   • Japanese: JLPT N2 or higher, or

   • English: Equivalent to CEFR B2 (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 72 or higher)

5. Be formally nominated by their home institution that has a partnership with Chuo University

Required Application Documents

• MEXT Scholarship Application Form

• Field of Study and Research Plan

• Academic Transcript

• Certificate of Graduation or Expected Graduation

• Recommendation Letter from the Dean

• Proof of Language Proficiency (JLPT N2 or higher, or CEFR B2 equivalent such as IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 72)

• Copy of Passport

• Digital Photo

• Document Checklist

MEXT Scholarship 2026 at Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan

Chiang Mai University has been informed by the Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan regarding the MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship 2026 for international students who wish to pursue Master’s or Doctoral degree studies at Muroran Institute of Technology. The program aims to promote international academic exchange and research collaboration.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

1. Be formally nominated by a university that has an academic exchange or partnership agreement with Muroran Institute of Technology

2. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30/3.00

3. Be under 35 years of age as of 1 April 2026 (born on or after 2 April 1991)

4. Demonstrate language proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2 in English or JLPT N2 in Japanese, or have completed a degree program conducted entirely in one of these languages

5. Obtain preliminary acceptance from an academic supervisor at Muroran Institute of Technology before submitting the application

Required Application Documents

• Application Form

• Field of Study and Research Plan

• Copy of Passport (photo page)

• Academic Transcript of the most recent degree, including grading system information

• Certificate of Graduation or Expected Graduation

• Rank Certificate (if not stated on the transcript)

• Letter of Recommendation from the Dean or Head of Department addressed to the President of Muroran Institute of Technology

• Abstract of Thesis

• Proof of English or Japanese Language Proficiency (issued within the last 2 years)

• Digital Photo (4.5 × 3.5 cm, taken within the last 6 months)

Nomination Details:

• Those interested please submit all required documents to the Ms. Tanya (ICB1103) by January 6, 2026