Specialised Training College Students
2025/5/19
The application window for the 2025 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is now closed.
The application window for 2026 scholarship is expected to open in April 2026.
Information about the 2025 Scholarship is included below for reference only.
This scholarship is open to students from Kenya. It is for those who are interested in undertaking practical vocational training in Japan.
Note: Professional Training College Certificates are comparable to non-degree "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 Friday, May 16, 2025.
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 2026 scholarship is expected to open in April 2026.
Information about the 2025 Scholarship is included below for reference only.
This scholarship is open to students from Kenya. It is for those who are interested in undertaking practical vocational training in Japan.
Note: Professional Training College Certificates are comparable to non-degree "Diplomas"
Qualifications
- Applicants must be Kenyan citizens.
- Applicant must have been born on or after April 02, 2001 and must be 18 years or older at the time of admission to a specialised training college in Japan.
- Applicants must have gotten a Minimum of a KCSE Mean Grade "B Plain" with grades "B Plus" or higher in Mathematics and "B Plain" in English.
Duration of Study
A three-year scholarship is offered (first year in Japanese language training). Courses are undertaken in specialised training 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 Friday, May 16, 2025.
Previous Exams
Previous MEXT Scholarship Exams for the scholarship exams are available online for reference.2026 Scholarship Timeline
| Thursday, April 17, 2025 | Applications Open |
| Friday, May 16, 2025 | Applications close |
| Thursday, June 26, 2025 | Examinations held |
| Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Interviews held |
| Early-Mid July, 2025 | Results of Primary Screening |
| October to November 2025 | Secondary Screening in Tokyo |
| January 2026 | Final Results with placement by Tokyo |
| March 2026 | Pre-departure orientation |
| April or September 2026 | Departure to Japan |
Further Information
Scholarship DeskJapan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan
Tel +254-20-2898-511
Email scholarships@nb.mofa.go.jp