Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship — Research Students
Provided by Government of Japan (MEXT), via the Embassy of Japan in Ghana
These details have not yet been verified against the official source.
They are based on publicly reported information and may be incomplete or out of date. Check the official website before you apply.
Key facts
Reported deadline: (passed)
Not yet verified — confirm on the official website.
The 2027 intake reportedly closed on 29 May 2026. Dates for the next cycle have not been confirmed.
- Status
- Unverified
- Education level
- Master's, PhD
- Eligible nationality
- Ghana
- Where you study
- Japan (Study outside Africa)
- Field of study
- Not restricted to specific fields in our records — check the official page
- Last verified
- Not yet verified
You apply directly with the provider. We are not affiliated with Government of Japan (MEXT), via the Embassy of Japan in Ghana and never charge for applications.
Overview
Scholarships for Ghanaians to pursue master's or doctoral study at Japanese graduate schools, including an initial period of Japanese language study.
Eligibility
- Ghanaian citizen
- Age limit applies (for the 2027 intake, born on or after 2 April 1992)
- Willing to learn Japanese
- Meets the academic requirements in the official application guidelines
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection.
What the scholarship covers
- Scholarship support for 18 months to two years, including up to six months of Japanese language study (see the official guidelines for allowances)
Required documents
The document list has not been recorded yet. Check the official website for the full list of required documents.
Guide: documents commonly needed for scholarship applications
How to apply
- Download the application guidelines and forms from the Study in Japan website.
- Submit the completed forms as instructed in the Embassy of Japan in Ghana announcement.
Guide: how to apply for a scholarship · Guide: writing a personal statement
Source and verification
Source: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap_stopj-applications_research.html
Not yet verified against this source.
Listing updated on 29 September 2026.