College of Technology Students
2026/4/21
The application window for the 2026 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is now closed.
The application window for 2028 scholarship is expected to open in April 2027.
Information about the 2026 Scholarship is included below for reference only.
Note: College of Technology certificates are comparable to non-degree "Higher Diplomas"
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Documents to be submitted are listed on the Application Guidelines. Prospective applicants should read the instructions contained therein carefully.
The application documents may be hand delivered, delivered by courier or posted but must be received at the Embassy of Japan in Kenya no later than 4:30pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
for the scholarship exams are available online for reference.
Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan
Tel +254-20-2898-511
Email scholarships@nb.mofa.go.jp
The application window for 2028 scholarship is expected to open in April 2027.
Information about the 2026 Scholarship is included below for reference only.
Note: College of Technology certificates are comparable to non-degree "Higher Diplomas"
Qualifications
- Applicants must be Kenyan citizens.
- Applicant must have been born on or after April 02, 2002 and must be 18 years or older at the time of admission to a university in Japan.
- Applicants must have gotten a minimum of KCSE Mean Grade "A Minus" with grades "A minus" or higher in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. In addition, the applicant must have gotten a minimum of a "B Plus" in English.
Duration of Study
A four-year scholarship is offered (first year in Japanese language training). Courses are undertaken in college of technology schools.Application Forms and Guidelines
Prospective applicants can download FREE application forms found on the Study in Japan website.Documents to be submitted are listed on the Application Guidelines. Prospective applicants should read the instructions contained therein carefully.
The application documents may be hand delivered, delivered by courier or posted but must be received at the Embassy of Japan in Kenya no later than 4:30pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Previous Exams
Previous MEXT Scholarship Exams for the scholarship exams are available online for reference.2027 Scholarship Timeline
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | Applications Open |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Applications close |
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Examinations held |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Interviews held |
| Early-Mid July, 2026 | Results of Primary Screening |
| October to November 2026 | Secondary Screening in Tokyo |
| January 2027 | Final Results with placement by Tokyo |
| March 2027 | Pre-departure orientation |
| April or September 2027 | Departure to Japan |
Further Information
Scholarship DeskJapan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan
Tel +254-20-2898-511
Email scholarships@nb.mofa.go.jp