- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
- Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students by Pre-arrival Admission
- Special Financial Support Program (University Financial Support)
１．Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
This is a Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: MEXT) scholarship program provided to accept international students at Japanese universities and other institutions.
There are two application categories. The application period and selection procedures vary depending on the category.
| Category | 概要 |
|---|---|
| Embassy Recommendation |
Recruitment is conducted through Japanese overseas missions (Japanese embassies and consulates), where the first-stage selection is carried out locally through document screening, written examinations, and interviews. Applicants who pass this selection are recommended to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Final decisions are made following a second-stage selection by MEXT and consultations with the prospective host universities. |
| University Recommendation |
Japanese universities conduct the recruitment and carry out their own internal selection process, including document screening and interviews. The universities then nominate selected candidates to the MEXT, and final decisions are made following MEXT’s review. Each year, around December, MEXT issues a call for applications for admissions in the following academic year, and the application guidelines are subsequently published. |
２．Reservation Program for Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students by Pre-arrival Admission
| Overview | This is a scholarship provided by the Japanese government (MEXT) to support international students. |
|---|---|
| Eligible Applicant | A privately financed international student who plan to enroll through the Pre-Arrival Admission. |
| Monthly Stipend | 48,000yen |
| Scholarship Period | For October enrollment: 6 months, For April enrollment: 12 months, |
| Eligibility |
Please check the eligibility requirements and other details on this website. |
| How to Apply | Please refer to the application guidelines for the Pre-Arrival Admission on the graduate school admissions page. |
| Note | This scholarship can be received concurrently with the Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Special Support Program for International Students; however, the application procedures differ for each, so please refer to the respective application guidelines. |
| Inquiry |
Student Affairs Section E-mail: rgk |
obihiro.ac.jp３．Special Financial Support Program ( University Financial Support)
| Overview |
This is a university-sponsored scholarship program for international students enrolling in the doctoral program. |
|---|---|
| Eligible Applicant | An international student who is scheduled to enroll in the doctoral program through the Pre-Arrival Admission, has passed the document screening, formally submitted an application, and has been admitted through the entrance examination. |
| Number of Recipients | Two candidates will be selected from applicants for October enrollment (one from Veterinary Science and one from Animal Science in Agriculture). If the quota is not filled, candidates from the April enrollment will be considered. |
| Support Details | Those who pass this screening and then apply to and pass the entrance examination (Online interview) are given a scholarship (100,000 yen / month) and exempted from entrance and tuition fees. The maximum period of the scholarship and tuition exemption is the standard duration of the program. |
| How to Apply |
Applicants for the Special Financial Support Program must pass a document screening before they can submit their formal entrance examination application. For details, please refer to the application guidelines for the Pre-Arrival Admission on the graduate school admissions page. |
| Note | It is possible to receive both the Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Special Support Program for International Students and the Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students ; however, the application procedures for each are different, so please review the respective application guidelines carefully. |
| Inquiry |
Entrance Examination Office E-mail: nyushi |
