Japanese Government MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship 2026

Scholarship Alert : Japanese Government MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship 2026

The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship, administered through Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education, offers four distinct categories for Sri Lankan students (Those who have just completed A/L upto Those who aspire for Doctoral Degrees) to pursue higher education in Japan.

Note that this program is offered by Japan in many countries around the world. Category 1/2 : For Undergraduate/College of Technology Programs

(a) Should be a citizen of Sri Lanka.

(b) Applicant should be born on or after April 2, 2001

(c) The applicant should have a minimum of three passes at the G.C.E. (A/L) examination – 2023 (2024) in Mathematical Stream (Subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Combined Mathematics) conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.

(d) Basic knowledge of Japanese Language is an added advantage

(e) Should possess a good knowledge of English.

(f) Should be in good health and ready to live in Japan during the period of study

(g) The applicant should not be registered or following a course at a state university in Sri Lanka as an internal student (a student selected by UGC based on the G.C.E.

A/L results Category 3/4 :

For Researh Program (Masters / Doctoral)

(a) All applicants should be citizens of Sri Lanka.

(b) Applicant should be born on or after April 2, 1991

(c) Should possess a Bachelor’s Degree of 4 years or more with a Second-Class Upper Division or above in the relevant field

(d) Should have completed the degree in any of the following universities /Higher Educational Institute (HEI) only

• A State University of Sri Lanka

• Higher Education Institute that is monitored by the Non-State Higher Education Section of this Ministry

(e) Should have passed GCE A/L English Language with a minimum of “C “pass

(f) Basic knowledge of Japanese Language is an added advantage

(g) The government sector employees, should submit their applications through the Head of the institute.

For detailed information and application procedures, please visit the official Ministry of Education website: mohe.gov.lk .

Deadline : 13th May 2025

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