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, 2002 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 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 Desk
Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan
Tel +254-20-2898-511
Email [email protected]
