Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship 2021 For Nigeria Students

The Embassy of Japan in Nigeria invites interested Nigerians who wish to study in Japan apply for the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship for Nigerian students 2021 in the following categories:

1. Research Students:
Postgraduates students who wish to conduct research in Japan for PhD/Masters’s degrees and courses, or who are conducting research in an undergraduate department, etc. Applicants generally must have been born on or after April 2, 1986 (Under 35 years of age)

2.Undergraduates Students:
Students who wish to continue their studies in Japanese Universities for an undergraduate degree. Applicants generally must have been born on or after April 2, 1996.

3. College of Technology:
For Students who wish to study in Japan at College of Technology, Mechanical/Electronic etc. Applicants generally must have been born on or after April 2, 1996.

4. Specialized Training:
Students who wish to study in Japan as a student at a Specialized training College, Technology, Business, Fashion, Culture, etc. Applicants generally must have been born on or after April 2, 1996.

Application Closing Date: 31st July 2020

How to apply:
For further details of the application guidelines and download the application forms, please visit the website below:

Research Student: APPLY HERE

Undergraduate Student: APPLY HERE

College of Technology: APPLY HERE

Specialized Training: APPLY HERE

Note: Please read the Guidelines carefully.

• The Embassy of Japan will contact only successful applicants whose application satisfies the criteria of documentation screening as established in the Guidelines.
• All applications must be duly completed upon submission to the Embassy of Japan before the deadline or will not be processed
• Completed application forms could be submitted either in person or by post to the following address:

Embassy of Japan
No. 9 Bobo Street (Off Gana Street), Maitama
P.M.B.5070, Abuja