The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is now accepting applications for four categories under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program: Research, Undergraduate, Specialized Training, and College of Technology. This will be for the 2027 intake of the program.
Filipino citizens who meet the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
| Category | Requirements | Age (by April 1, 2027) | Years of Study | Fields of Study |
| Research (Master’s or Doctoral Course) | •college graduate •clear and feasible research proposal •good academic standing | under 35 years old | 2 to 5 years | Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences  Note: In principle, applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field. |
| Undergraduate | •high school graduate •good academic standing | under 25 years old | 5 years | Social Sciences and Natural Sciences |
| Specialized Training College | •high school graduate •good academic standing | under 25 years old | 3 years | Technology, Personal Care and Nutrition, Education and Welfare, Business, Fashion and Home Economics, Culture and General Education |
| College of Technology | •high school graduate •good academic standing | under 25 years old | 4 to 4.5 years | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Communication and Network Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering |
Guidelines and application forms may be viewed and downloaded from the Embassy website.Â
The deadline for submission is on May 29, 2026 (Friday). Only physical documents hand-delivered or mailed to the Embassy will be accepted.
