MEXT Scholarship 2026 (Singapore): How to Apply via the Embassy of Japan (Deadlines + Documents)
MEXT Scholarship 2026 (Singapore): How to Apply via the Embassy of Japan (Deadlines + Documents)
TL;DR
For Singapore applicants, pick your MEXT programme type first, then use the matching channel: Embassy of Japan in Singapore (common: Undergraduate / Research / Specialized Training) or NUS/MOE channels (Japanese Studies / Teacher Training).
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Q: I’m in Singapore — what’s the simplest way to understand MEXT “how to apply”?
A: Start with two questions: (1) which MEXT type, and (2) which Singapore channel (Embassy of Japan vs NUS/MOE). This post pulls together the published Singapore timelines and document rules so you can plan without guesswork.
TL;DR
For Singapore applicants, pick your MEXT programme type first, then use the matching channel: Embassy of Japan in Singapore (common: Undergraduate / Research / Specialized Training) or NUS/MOE channels (Japanese Studies / Teacher Training).
Status: Last reviewed 2026-01-19. Some Singapore pages mark the 2026 intake as “closed” (because the application deadline was in 2025). Use the timelines below as a planning template, but always confirm the current cycle on the official pages.
If you’re new to MEXT, read these first (they explain the big picture, then you come back here for Singapore specifics):
Here’s the fastest way to avoid applying under the wrong channel.
1) Pick your MEXT type first (don’t skip this)
Study in Japan (official) lists multiple MEXT programme types (undergraduate, research, etc.). This matters because each type can have different documents, tests, and deadlines:
If you’re unsure which channel applies to you, email the embassy early (template below) and ask one clear question before you start printing documents.
Embassy route (Singapore): where to submit + what’s “different” here
For the 2026 cycle pages, the embassy’s submission address is:
“Embassy of Japan in Singapore”
“16 Nassim Road, Singapore 258390”
And the embassy pages publish Singapore-specific notes that are easy to miss if you only read the global MEXT guideline.
Singapore document rules the embassy highlights (2026 cycle)
Across the Singapore embassy pages above, the embassy highlights rules like:
Certified true copies of transcripts and educational certificates (they explicitly say you can approach your school/university for certification).
Certificate of Health is not submitted in the initial package (you submit it after passing the first screening, where applicable).
Some tracks require extra copies (e.g. the undergraduate and specialized training pages state they require 2 photocopies of all documents, even if the guideline mentions 1 copy).
Because these details can change each cycle, use this as a checklist — then verify on the current embassy page before you submit.
Singapore timeline breakdown (2026 cycle)
This section is deliberately “boring and practical”: deadlines, times, and venues. Copy it into your calendar.
Deadline: “Applications must reach the Embassy of Japan by 4pm on 2 July 2025.”
Submission method: mail or hand-deliver (to the embassy address on the page).
Extra SG notes (2026 cycle page):
Submit the documents in the guideline except the Direct Placement Preference Form and Certificate of Health.
If you’re interested in direct placement, include a blank direct placement form (the university list becomes available later).
The embassy states it requires 2 photocopies of all documents for administrative reasons.
The embassy reminds applicants to submit certified true copies of transcript and educational certificates (via your school).
Screening schedule (as published on the 2026 cycle page):
Documents screening results by email: 9 July 2025
Written examinations:
Venue: Japan Creative Centre, 4 Nassim Road, Singapore 258372
Date: 12 July 2025 (Saturday)
In-person interview:
Venue: Embassy of Japan, 16 Nassim Road, Singapore 258390
Date shown on the page: 19 July 2024 (Saturday)
That interview date is inconsistent with the rest of the 2026 cycle schedule shown on the same page (most dates are in 2025). Treat it as a “must confirm” item via email before you plan flights or commitments.
Inquiry email shown on the page: studyinjapansg@sn.mofa.go.jp
Japan scholarships are competitive, and timelines can shift. If you’re also looking at Singapore scholarships (as a “Plan A” or “Plan B”), use our matcher to shortlist by stage, bond tolerance, and focus area:
