The Embassy of Japan in Barbados is pleased to announce that it is now accepting
applications for the 2026 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship from nationals of
Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan
opens the window of opportunity annually to individuals who seek higher academic
degrees as research students at universities in Japan. The selected candidate will receive
the scholarship from April 2026 to March 2028 for the spring enrollment or October 2026
to March 2028 for the autumn enrollment.

This Scholarship Programme seeks to support individuals interested in pursuing a
master’s degree, doctoral degree, professional graduate course, or non-degree research
study. The successful research student will receive a monthly stipend, paid tuition and one
return ticket. The scholarship may cover six months of intensive preparatory research and
Japanese language training, if required by the university.

Applicants must be a national of Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica or St. Kitts
and Nevis, born on or after April 2, 1991, possess at least a bachelor’s degree, and are
motivated to pursue advanced studies in Japan. Additional application details are
available in the enclosed leaflet and on the Embassy’s website:
URL: https://www.bb.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100836356.pdf

Applicants should carefully read the information on the following MEXT website and
download the application forms:
URL: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html

All application documents must be hand delivered or mailed to the Embassy of Japan
in Barbados by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025.