MEXT Scholarship for Teacher Training Students – 2026
All the essential details are provided below.
Scholarship Full Details
Required Qualifications (in short)
Applicants must meet these key requirements
- Must be a teacher currently in service
- Must have at least 5 years of teaching experience (as of April 1, 2026)
- Must be born on or after April 2, 1990
- Must be physically and mentally healthy
- Must be willing to learn Japanese and follow instructions given in Japanese
- Must be able to arrive in Japan during the designated period
- Must not be serving military duty
- Must not be receiving another scholarship at the same time
Important Details
Here are the most important points applicants should note
- Scholarship Type: Teacher Training (non-degree)
- Study Period: Generally 18 months (includes 6 months of Japanese language training)
- Fields of Study: Education-related subjects
- Language of Instruction: Mainly Japanese
- Financial Coverage Includes:
- Monthly allowance
- Tuition fees
- Entrance examination fees
- Economy-class airfare to and from Japan
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Selection Process Includes:
- Document screening
- Written examination
- Interview (conducted by the Japanese Embassy)
| Scholarship Name | Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship |
| Application Closing Date | Applications must be submitted through the relevant Japanese Embassy, and the closing date is determined by each embassy. |
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| Source | https://moe.gov.lk/ |
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