Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship – Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Education of Japan (MEXT) – Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia
- Covered fields
- Wide range of fields including engineering, sciences, medicine, humanities, social sciences, and Japanese studies
- Eligibility
- The embassy track in Riyadh is open to Saudi nationals only, and requires a strong academic record plus written exams and an interview at the embassy.
- Benefits
- Full tuition exemption with a monthly allowance and round-trip airfare, often including a preparatory Japanese language year.
- Application dates
- Annual cycle: undergraduate and research-student applications usually close around mid-year, and the Japanese-studies track early in the year; check the embassy website.