MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship - Research Students (Embassy Recommendation, Ghana)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan - via Embassy of Japan in Ghana
Japanese government scholarship for Ghanaian graduates (born on/after 2 Apr 1992 for the 2027 call) to study as research students and progress to master's/doctoral courses in Japan: JPY 143,000-145,000 a month, airfare and fee waivers. 2027 call closed 29 May 2026.
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Eligibility
- Who can apply
- Ghana
- Education required
- Bachelors completed
- Age
- up to 34 (Born on or after 2 April 1992 for the FY2027 call (i.e. under 35 as of 1 April 2027); the cut-off date moves one year each cycle)
- Fields
- Any field of study
- Language
- Must be willing to learn Japanese; embassy screening includes written examinations of Japanese and English language proficiency
- Residency
- Ghanaian citizens applying through the Embassy of Japan in Ghana
- Also required
- Master's-level applicants: 16 years of school education or equivalent bachelor's degree; doctoral-level: master's degree or equivalent research experience
- No physical or mental conditions hindering study in Japan (Certificate of Health from a medical doctor)
- Field of Study and Research Plan required
- Recommendation letter from the president/dean or the academic advisor
- Shortlisted applicants sit written exams and an interview at the embassy
About this opportunity
Through the Embassy of Japan in Ghana, MEXT recruits Ghanaian citizens seeking admission to a master's or doctoral course at a Japanese graduate school. Scholars start as research (non-degree) students for 18 months or two years (including six months of Japanese language study) and may extend by entering a regular degree course.
FY2027 conditions: Ghanaian citizenship; born on or after 2 April 1992; bachelor's-equivalent background (16 years of schooling) for master's-level study, or a master's/research experience for doctoral level; willingness to learn Japanese; no health conditions hindering study. Embassy screening includes written exams in Japanese and English plus an interview. Benefits (FY2027 guidelines): JPY 143,000-145,000 per month plus a regional supplement, economy air tickets, and waiver of entrance-exam, matriculation and tuition fees.
- Level
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- Japan
- Duration
- 18 months or 2 years as a research student (incl. 6 months Japanese language); extendable on admission to a regular master's/doctoral course
- Difficulty
- High · about 8 weeks to prepare
Funding
Fully funded
- tuition
- stipend
- travel
FY2027 guidelines: monthly stipend JPY 143,000 (research student), 144,000 (master's), 145,000 (doctoral) plus JPY 2,000-3,000 regional supplement; economy-class air ticket to Japan and return on completion; entrance examination, matriculation and tuition fees waived. Amounts given are monthly.
What you will need
- Other documents
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
- Reference letters (1)
- Medical certificate
Application Form and Placement Preference Application Form (FY forms from studyinjapan.go.jp), Field of Study and Research Plan, certified university certificates and original transcripts, recommendation letter from the president/dean or academic advisor, Certificate of Health (shortlisted applicants), one original plus two copies; optional language certificates.
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