Special Training College Students
Special Training College Students
This scholarship offers applicants the opportunity to spend up to 3 years at a Japanese special training school studying one of several fields. Please read the Guidelines linked below for further details.
Fields of study include:
(1) Civil Engineering
(2) Architecture
(3) Electrical Engineering
(4) Electronics
(5) Telecommunications
(6) Nutrition
(7) Nursery Teacher Training
(8) Accounting and Bookkeeping
(9) Hotel Management
(10) Tourism
(11) Fashion, Dress making
(12) Design
(13) Photography
(14) Other
The general timeline for the 2026 scholarship application/selection process is outlined below:
| LATE APRIL - MAY 1 | MEXT scholarship application documents become available |
|---|---|
| MAY 23 | Application deadline |
| LATE MAY – EARLY JUNE | Notification of being invited to interview and exam |
| JUNE 18 (this schedule is subject to change) |
Interviews take place (first screening) |
| JUNE 26 | Examinations take place (first screening) |
| LATE JULY | Notification of results for the first screening |
| DECEMBER 2025 - FEBURARY 2026 | Notification of secondary screening results (from MEXT) |
| MARCH 2026 | Travel arrangements to Japan are made for the scholarship recipient |
| APRIL 2026 | Departure for Japan and beginning of scholarship period |
Application Deadline
Friday, May 23, 2025
Complete applications must be received by this date. Applications submitted after 5PM on May 23, 2025 will not be considered.
Please send all completed applications to:
MEXT Scholarship Office
Consulate-General of Japan in Denver
1225 17th Street, Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80202
Interview and Test
The interview will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 (this schedule is subject to change). The format of the interview will be announced in the notification of being invited to interview and exams.
Written exams will be conducted in-person on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver.
You will receive an email from the MEXT Scholarship Coordinator with information on whether you are invited to test and interview, as well as any other pertinent details.
Application Guidelines & Forms
The documents listed below comprise the entire application packet including informational guidelines as well as application materials to be submitted. Application documents should all be submitted together in one packet to the MEXT Scholarship Office at the Denver Consulate.
Application Guidelines
Application Forms
- Application Form for FY2026
- Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study
- Certificate of Health
Note: Certificate of Health must be filled out by a medical doctor or healthcare professional. - Recommendation Letter Sample
Note: This is a sample. Any form/style of the letter is acceptable.
Notes
- Please ensure that you read ALL the information contained in the Guidelines.
- Only complete application packets will be considered/reviewed.
- Application materials should all arrive at the Consulate in one complete packet.
- Please submit all completed applications to:
MEXT Scholarship Office
Consulate-General of Japan in Denver
1225 17th Street, Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80202
If you have any questions concerning the scholarships or application procedures, please contact MEXT Scholarship Office at cgjd-pr[@]de.mofa.go.jp