JAPANESE STUDIES STUDENTS

2026/1/12

In view of the large number of enquiries regarding the MEXT Scholarship, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and suggest applicants to read the information before completing the application form. If you have any questions, please contact us at (852) 2522-1184 or email to infojp@hn.mofa.go.jp with your (1) name, (2) phone number and (3) the name of the scholarship programme you wish to enquire about.

Japanese Studies Students

This scholarship aims at providing an opportunity for Hong Kong and Macau students who wish to study for a period of one year at designated Japanese universities as Japanese studies in order to deepen their understanding of the Japanese language, Japanese affairs and Japanese culture.

Currently Open for Application YES

Duration
1 year

Outline of eligibility
Age: born between April 2, 1996 and April 1, 2008
Education: must be an undergraduate student at a non-Japanese university majoring in fields related to the Japanese language or culture
* If your major is Japanese language or Japanese studies, but the course title does not explicitly include related terms (such as "Oriental Studies" or "Asian Studies"), please contact us to confirm whether you meet the eligibility requirements for application.

For details, please refer to the "APPLICATION GUIDELINES JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2026 (JAPANESE STUDIES STUDENTS)".

Departure date
September or October 2026

Placement at University
Designated by MEXT, taking into account your placement preference

Application period
12 January 2026 (Monday) to 12 February 2026 (Thursday) at 5:00 p.m.

Selection process
1. Documents review
2. Written Test (Japanese): 25 February 2026 (Wednesday)
3. Interview: Early-March 2026
4. Acceptance notification: August 2026

* Shortlisted candidates will be notified of the date, time and venues of their interviews and exams.

Application forms can be download
Study in Japan
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-japanese.html
MEXT
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/1423055_00023.htm

Please refer to “Course Guide for Japanese Studies Students” to consider your placement preference.

All students must submit all documents mentioned in Point 7 （1）-（8） and a copy of passport.
If any of the documents required are not available by the application deadline for particular reasons, please contact the Consulate-General of Japan before submitting your application.
* Applicants are strongly advised to fill in the forms digitally by typing and keep the files until the end of the selection process. We may ask applicants to sumit digital forms if necessary.