Yokohama National University Fully Funded Scholarship 2025 in Japan

The Yokohama National University (YNU), in collaboration with the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) Japanese Government, is offering fully funded scholarships for international students for the academic year 2025-2026. This scholarship is open to students who wish to pursue their Master’s or PhD degrees in Japan.

Scholarship Overview:

• University: Yokohama National University
• Degree Level: Masters, PhD
• Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
• Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities
• Award Country: Japan
• Application Deadline: 12th December 2024

Financial Benefits:

The MEXT Scholarship is fully funded and covers the following expenses for successful applicants:

Monthly Stipend:

Master's Students: 144,000 Yen/month

PhD Students: 145,000 Yen/month

Additional Allowances: An extra 2,000 or 3,000 Yen may be added to the monthly stipend.

Accommodation: Free accommodation will be provided by the university.

Tuition Fees: Entrance exam fees and full tuition fees will be covered by the scholarship.

Airfare: A round-trip economy-class ticket to and from Japan.

Scholarship Duration:

Master’s Program: 2 years

Doctoral Program: 3 years

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the MEXT Scholarship at Yokohama National University, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Nationality: Must be from a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.

Age: Must be 34 years or younger as of April 1, 2025.

Arrival: Must be able to arrive in Japan before the Fall 2025 semester begins.

For Master’s Applicants:

• Must have a four-year Bachelor's degree.
• Must have excellent academic records.
• Must provide proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) or an English Proficiency Certificate from your previous university.

For PhD Applicants:

• Must have both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
• Must have outstanding academic records.
• Must provide proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) or an English Proficiency Certificate.

Documents Required:

To apply for the Yokohama National University MEXT Scholarship, applicants need to submit the following documents:

Completed Application Form.

1. Official Transcripts of Bachelor’s and Master’s courses.
2. A detailed Research Plan.
3. Proof of English Language Proficiency.
4. Two Recommendation Letters from confidential sources.

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online through the Yokohama National University’s application portal. Applicants should complete the form and upload all necessary documents.

For further information, visit the official scholarship page on the YNU website or access the online application form via the provided link.

Application Deadline:

The deadline to apply for the Yokohama National University Scholarship 2025 is 12th December 2024.

This is a valuable opportunity for students from around the world to study at a prestigious university in Japan, fully supported by the Japanese government.

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