Mext Scholarships 2026 by Consulate General of Japan in Montreal

This scholarship is a one-year immersion in Japan for undergraduate students majoring in Japanese language and/or culture in Canada
 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 11, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorConsulate General of Japan in Montreal
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Each scholarship covers the round-trip flight between Canada and Japan, full tuition, and a monthly allowance.

Requirements

To be eligible, a candidate must meet the following main requirements. For a detailed list, please consult the Application Guidelines.

• Be a Canadian citizen;
• Be born between April 2, 1996, and April 1, 2008;
• Be an undergraduate student at a foreign (non-Japanese) university majoring in a field related to Japanese language and/or culture before and after the period covered by the scholarship and having completed at least one year of said studies by September 1, 2026;
• Possess the necessary language proficiency to receive instruction in Japanese.

Notes
Applicants should use the Document Checklist and may also book an appointment with the MEXT Scholarship Desk for final verification purposes prior to submitting their application.

Examinations and interviews will be held in person at the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal; no exceptions will be made.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to review examples of qualifying examinations on the Study in Japan website.

Selection Process

• Application deadline (early February)
• Review of documents (early February)
• 1st screening: examinations (Japanese) and interviews (February)
• 1st screening result notification (mid-March)
• 2nd screening, by MEXT
• 2nd screening result notification (July-August)
• Placement notification and pre-departure preparations
• Departure for Japan (September/October)

Application Documents

Application Guidelines and Documents

Application Deadline

February 11, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Consulate General of Japan in Montreal on www.studyinjapan.go.jp to apply

For more details, visit MEXT Scholarship webpage