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MEXT Scholarship Results 2026: When to Expect Them
EducationLast Updated: 2025-11-28

MEXT Scholarship Results 2026: When to Expect Them

By Hiroshi Yamamoto

Waiting is the hardest part. We break down the notification timeline for the First Screening and Second Screening.

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Published: 2025-11-28

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Applied for MEXT? Here is the timeline you need to know.

Embassy Recommendation Timeline

  • May: Application Deadline.
  • June: Written Exams and Interviews.
  • July (Late): First Screening Results. (You will get an email or call from the Embassy).
  • August: Request "Letter of Provisional Acceptance" from universities.
  • January/February (Next Year): Second Screening Results. (Official confirmation from MEXT Tokyo).

University Recommendation Timeline

  • December/January: Application Deadline.
  • February/March: University notifies you if they recommended you.
  • June: Official confirmation from MEXT.

👉 Start Here: MEXT Scholarship 2026: The Ultimate Guide

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