MEXT Scholarship: 3,991 Bangladeshi Students Went to Japan!




🇯🇵 MEXT Scholarship: 3,991 Bangladeshi Students Went to Japan! (1955–2018)

Did you know?
From 1955 to 2018, 3,991 students from Bangladesh received the Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship to study in Japan — fully funded by the Japanese government!

Let’s explore what this scholarship offered and how Bangladeshis have benefited from it 👇

📦 What is the MEXT Scholarship?

The MEXT Scholarship, also known as the Monbukagakusho Scholarship, is a full scholarship from the Japanese Government that covers:

  • ✈️ Airfare

  • 🏫 Tuition fees

  • 💰 Monthly allowance

  • 🏠 Accommodation support

It’s available for:

  • 🎓 Undergraduate

  • 🎓 Master’s & PhD (Research)

  • 🧑‍🏫 Teacher Training

  • 🧑‍💼 Young Leaders Program

  • ⚙️ Technical & Vocational Training

📊 Total Bangladeshi MEXT Scholars (1955–2018): 3,991 students

Here’s a simple breakdown of how many Bangladeshis received the scholarship under each category:

🏷️ Program 📅 Years Active 🔢 Grantees
🎓 Research Students (Master/PhD) 1955–2018 3,753
🛠️ College of Technology 1988–2018 97
🎒 Undergraduate Students 1988–2018 51
🌏 Asian Youth Fellowship (AYF) 1997–2011 33
🏫 Special/Professional Training 1998–2011 23
🧑‍💼 Young Leaders Program (YLP) 2008–2018 23
👩‍🏫 Teacher Training Program 2004–2018 11

🔍 Key Highlights

✅ Massive Focus on Higher Education
→ 94% of scholarships (3,753 out of 3,991) went to Research Students (Master’s & PhD).

✅ Technical Education Matters
→ 97 students studied at Colleges of Technology with hands-on skills.

✅ Other Opportunities Too
→ Leadership, training, and youth programs also helped students grow globally.

🌟 Why Bangladeshi Students Love MEXT

  • 🇯🇵 Study in one of the world’s safest & most developed countries

  • 💸 100% tuition & living cost covered

  • 📚 Access to top Japanese universities

  • 🌏 Gateway to global careers & research

  • 🤝 Build connections with thousands of alumni

🚀 Want to Apply?

You can still apply every year!
If you're in HSC, undergraduate, or even doing research, MEXT could be your ticket to Japan 🇯🇵

📌 Our next blog post will guide you step-by-step on how to apply. Stay tuned!

🎯 Conclusion

From 1955 to 2018, nearly 4,000 Bangladeshi students went to Japan with the help of MEXT. You could be next!

If they did it, so can you. Prepare early, stay focused, and aim high.

✍️ Written by Future Scholar BD – Your Trusted Source for Scholarships, Study Abroad & University News

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