Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Omanis
Undergraduate Students & Research (Postgraduate) Students [UPDATE: 21 April 2026]
[Outline & Requirements]
The Embassy of Japan in the Sultanate of Oman now opens the application for the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship for the Fiscal Year 2027 (Undergraduate / Postgraduate). For the details, check the guidelines.
- No restriction on the field of study.
- Path is open to obtaining the bachelor’s / master’s / doctor’s degrees.
- Studies begin at a Japanese university from April / September or October 2027.
- Expected to contribute to the mutual understanding between Japan and Oman.
Undergraduate:
The applicant must be an Omani national born on or after 2nd April 2002 and have completed their studies at a school equivalent to a Japanese upper secondary school. Expected graduates are eligible.
Postgraduate:
The applicant must be an Omani national born on or after 2nd April 1992. Applicants for a Master’s degree must hold a bachelor’s degree, while applicants for a PhD must hold a Master’s degree. Expected graduates are eligible.
[Application Process]
Undergraduate:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-undergraduate.html
Postgraduate:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html
Past exams are also available.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarships/mext-scholarships/examination.html
2. Complete and submit the necessary documents as stipulated in the guidelines online.
embjapan-culture@mc.mofa.go.jp
(Note that applicants can submit the documents only by e-mail.)
-Names should match your passport.
-If you use your handwriting, make it legible.
-Application forms without applicant’s photo cannot be accepted.
[Submission Deadline]
No Later than Sunday, 31 May 2026
*We accept ONLY COMPLETED DOCUMENTS that arrive by the deadline.
[Selection Process]
| April - May 2026 | Application Period |
| 31 May 2026 | Submission Deadline |
| June/July | Screening Process by Embassy (1) Document Screening *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted following the document screening process. (2) Written Examination (3) Interview Session |
| August – December 2026 | Screening Process by MEXT |
| Jan – March 2027 | Notification of Final Result |
| April, September or October 2027 | Departure to Japan |
* Please note that the reasons for screening results will NOT be disclosed.
* Samples of the written exams can be downloaded here.
[FAQ]
Please refrain from contacting us to confirm information that is already provided in the guidelines, or for trivial inquiries.
Q. I am a non-Omani resident here and find it hard to go back to my home country. Is it possible for me to apply to the Embassy of Japan in Oman?
A. Unfortunately, no. However long you have been living in Oman, or whatever your situation might be, we cannot bend the rule for the sake of fairness among the candidates from all over the world. Please make an inquiry at the Embassy of Japan in your country of nationality.
Q. I am an Omani currently studying abroad. Is it possible for me to apply to the Embassy of Japan in Oman from abroad?
A. Yes. However, you shall be screened out of the process if you miss the written exams and the interview that we will be conducted at the Embassy of Japan in Oman. If you are currently studying in Japan, please confirm your eligibility, referring to the “guidelines” “QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS”.
Q. I am currently in university and haven’t graduated yet. Can I apply for the scholarship?
A. Yes, you can. You will have to submit “Expected Graduation Certificate” by the deadline of application and submit the “Graduation Certificate” later by the time you leave to Japan.
[CONTACT]
Cultural Section, Embassy of Japan in Oman
TEL: 24601028, ext: 38/24 (working hours: Sunday – Thursday, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
E-mail: embjapan-culture@mc.mofa.go.jp
Teacher Training Students [CLOSED ]
[OUTLINE & REQUIREMENTS]
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international teachers who wish to conduct research on school education at designated Japanese universities.The scholarship period will be from October 2026 to March 2028.Applicants must be born on or after 2 April, 1991, and hold a degree from a university or teacher training institution.A minimum of five years of teaching experience at primary, secondary, or teacher training schools (excluding universities) is required.Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese.After returning to their home country, applicants should resume their teaching career, applying the research conducted in Japan.
[APPLICATION]
2. Complete the required documents as outlined in "7. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS" on page 6 of the guidelines and email them to the Embassy at: embjapan-culture@mc.mofa.go.jp
*Please ensure that the names match your passport.
*Applications without a photo of the applicant will not be accepted.
3. Submission Deadline: Saturday, 14th February 2026
*Only completed documents received by the deadline will be accepted.
*Note that all application documents must be submitted by email. Hard copies will NOT be accepted.
[CONTACT]
embjapan-culture@mc.mofa.go.jp
*Please refrain from contacting us to confirm information that is already provided in the guidelines, or for trivial inquiries.