Government Scholarships (Application Before Enrollment)

As for the latest scholarship information, please check the Scholarship Information on the front page.

Japanese Government Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)

In this program, scholarship recipients are selected by an Japanese embassy or consulate general, depending on the country.
Applicants need to take examinations.
(Once accepted as a scholarship recipient, there is no need to take another entrance examination of TU.)

Because the application process differs according to the country in which the Japanese embassy is located, please inquire at the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country for details.
(http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html)

Scholarship: Monthly Stipend

• 145,000 yen (Doctoral Student), 144,000 yen (Master Student), 117,000 yen (Undergraduate Student)

For more detail information, please refer to the website below:

• Study in JAPAN Government-sponsored Students
  http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/jp/toj/toj0302j.html

Japanese Government Scholarship (University Recommendation)

Tokushima University is now accepting applications for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Academic Year 2026 (University Recommendation – Research Students [General Category]).　
This scholarship program aims to promote mutual understanding and international cooperation between Japan and other countries by accepting outstanding international students.
Applicants who wish to apply must consult in advance with their prospective academic supervisor or the relevant faculty/department. Tokushima University conducts internal screening of applicants, including those applying under inter-university exchange agreements, and nominates selected candidates to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Final selection of scholarship recipients is made by MEXT after deliberation by the selection committee.
For details on eligibility requirements, required documents, and the selection process, please refer to the application guidelines, notes, and designated application forms listed below.

■Application Guidelines and Related Documents

• Application Guidelines for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
  (University Recommendation – Research Students [General Category]) for AY 2026
• Notes on University Recommendation (General Category, etc.)
• Application Guidelines Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) for 2026
  【English / Abstract】

■ Designated Application Forms

• Application Form (Form 6)
• Field of Study and Research Plan (Form 7)
  ※ When completing the forms, applicants must carefully read and follow the Application Guidelines and Notes.

■ Application Deadline
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
※ As some documents must be prepared by the prospective academic supervisor,
applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their documents by the end of 2025 whenever possible.

■ Submission
Prospective academic supervisor

■ Important Notes

• Application documents must be prepared in principle in Japanese or English.
• Applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements stated in the Application Guidelines and Notes cannot be nominated.
• Depending on nationality, pre-entry tuberculosis screening may be required at the time of visa application.
• Please note that the procedures and schedules may vary depending on the graduate school and department. Therefore, for specific preparation steps and required documents, please follow the guidance of your prospective supervisor.

■ Contact
International Student Support Section
International Affairs Division, Tokushima University
E-mail: ryugakuk@tokushima-u.ac.jp

■Reference
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program (MEXT Website)
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/06032818.htm