2027 Japanese Government (MEXT) Postgraduate Scholarship: applications are now open

2027 Japanese Government (MEXT) Postgraduate Scholarship: applications are now open

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities.

This postgraduate programme is:

  • For a minimum period of 18 months
  • For UK graduates who want to pursue independent research or enrol on a degree course in Japan,
  • Students with nationalities other than British should contact the Japanese Embassy in their home country for application procedures. The list of Japanese diplomatic missions can be found at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website.
  • To study any subject as long as it is relevant to your expertise or field of previous study
  • Not dependent on Japanese language ability (except for certain courses

Benefits

  • University tuition fees paid
  • Six months of Japanese language tuition if required
  • Monthly allowance and return airfare to Japan
  • Student visa

 

Visit the website to see the guidelines and download documents. https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/mext_postgrad.html

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Bending Spoons: Women in Computer Science Scholarship

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Recognizing excellence and ambition in women pursuing tech degrees across Europe

Academic funding & in-person networking event

The Bending Spoons Women in Computer Science Scholarship is a merit-based opportunity designed to support your studies and connect you with exceptional peers across Europe. €5,000 scholarship to use in whatever way best supports your education.

  • 20 scholarships available
  • Networking event in Milan, Italy (October 9–11, 2026)
  • Two days of connecting with other scholarship winners and getting to know Bending Spoons
  • All expenses paid

Who can apply?

You’re welcome to apply if you…

  • Identify as a woman
  • Are 18 years of age or older
  • Are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a university in the EU, the UK, Switzerland, or a Balkan country

And

  • Are studying computer science or a closely related field (such as computer engineering, software engineering, artificial intelligence, informatics, or a comparable program).

https://scholarship.bendingspoons.com/?utm_medium=message&utm_campaign=women_scholarship&utm_source=university

Applications close on May 17, 2026

This content was provided by an external organisation and does not necessarily represent the views of the University of Cambridge Careers Service. We cannot accept responsibility for errors or inaccuracies in this content.

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