The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho/MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities and colleges.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP
The Embassy of Japan announces the competition for Japanese Government Scholarships for Nepali students for the academic year 2027 in the fields of Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Available Programs:
1️. Research Students
Qualifications
- Must have been born on or after April 2, 1992, and have completed at least 16 years of education and secured 70% marks (CGPA: 3.1) for Natural Sciences and 60% (CGPA: 2.5) for Humanities and Social Sciences in average in Plus2 and above degrees.

Deadline: May 31, 2026 (24:00 hrs).

2. Undergraduate Students
Qualifications
- Must have been born on or after April 2, 2002, and have secured at least 75% marks (CGPA: 3.5) for Natural Sciences and 65% marks (CGPA: 2.9) for Social Sciences in average in SEE and Plus2 exam.

Deadline: June 14, 2026 (24:00 hrs).

3. Specialized Training College Students
Qualifications
- Must have been born on or after April 2, 2002, and have secured at least 65% marks (CGPA: 2.9) in average in SEE and Plus2 exams.

Deadline: June 14, 2026 (24:00 hrs).

Written examinations will be held on June 27th.

For research students, the field of study must be the same as the applicants’ previous study leading to their final graduation. Attested (by a Notary Public) copies of the academic transcripts and Nepali citizenship need to be submitted along with the application.

Application forms are available at the Embassy’s Website. Please send the completed applications to education@km.mofa.go.jp  by the deadline given below.
- Research Students: May 31, 2026 (24:00 hrs).
- Undergraduate Students: June 14, 2026 (24:00 hrs).
- Specialized Training College Students:J une 14, 2026 (24:00 hrs).

Embassy of Japan
P.O. Box 264, Panipokhari, Kathmandu
URL: https://www.np.emb-japan.go.jp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JPNinNepal/