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How to request “Letter of Provisional Acceptance” for MEXT scholarship (AY2026 enrollment)
For Embassy Recommendation and Embassy Recommendation through China Scholarship Council (CSC)

APPLICATION GUIDELINES JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2026 (RESEARCH STUDENTS)

Summary
Applicants who wish to obtain the “Letter of Provisional Acceptance” for MEXT scholarship must pass the First Screening conducted by the Japanese diplomatic mission (Japanese Embassy/Consulate General) located in the country of their nationality.
After passing the First Screening, applicants must take steps indicated in the PDF file below.

How to request “Letter of Provisional Acceptance” for MEXT scholarship (For entry in AY2026)

AY2026 List of Academic Supervisors
Master's Program
Doctoral Program

Application Deadline
< Embassy Recommendation >
13 August 2025 17:00JST

< Embassy Recommendation through CSC >
TBA