The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines has announced the opening of the Japanese Government Scholarship Program which is open for interested and qualified Filipino citizens.
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan is now accepting applications for the Research, Undergraduate, Specialized Training College, and College of Technology categories of the 2026 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Program.
For the past several years, an annual average of 100 scholars from the Philippines has been sent to study in Japan under six different scholarship programs presented below.
| Category | Requirements | Age | Years of Study | Fields of Study |
| Research (Research Student, Master’s or Doctoral Course) | • College graduate preferably with 16 years of formal education • Clear and feasible research proposal • Good academic standing |
Under 35 years old | 1.5 to 5 years | Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences Note: Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field. |
| Undergraduate | • High school graduate • Good academic standing |
17 to 21 years old | 5 years | Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences |
| Specialized Training College | • High school graduate • Good academic standing |
17 to 21 years old | 3 years | Technology, Personal Care and Nutrition, Education and Welfare, Business, Fashion and Home Economics, Culture and General Education |
| College of Technology | • High school graduate • Good academic standing |
17 to 21 years old | 4 to 4.5 years | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Communication and Network Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering |
Those who are qualified for the above-mentioned categories are welcome to apply for the program. Application forms and detailed information on prerequisites are available at the JICC Library or may be viewed and downloaded from the Embassy.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants are strongly advised to read the guidelines and prerequisites uploaded on the Embassy Website carefully prior to submitting an application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of applications is on Friday, May 26, 2027, at the JICC Library. ONLY hard copies printed on A4 size paper and mailed through courier or hand-delivered to the Embassy will be accepted.
The application process consists of a document screening, written exams, and an interview.
Source: Japan Embassy Philippines
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship?
Japan’s Monbukagakusho scholarship, administered through the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines for qualified Filipino citizens, sends an annual average of about 100 scholars to study in Japan. Four categories: Research (master’s/doctoral, under 35, 1.5–5 years), Undergraduate (ages 17–21, 5 years), Specialized Training College (ages 17–21, 3 years), and College of Technology (ages 17–21, 4–4.5 years in engineering).
How do I apply and what is the deadline?
The deadline is Friday, May 26, 2027. Only hard copies on A4 paper are accepted by courier or hand delivery to the JICC Library. Selection runs through document screening, written exams, and an interview.