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Kyutech MEXT PNST Fellowship in Japan | Fully Funded Scholarship

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Next deadline expected around Nov 30, 2026, based on the last confirmed round (closed November 30, 2025). Most scholarships open again at a similar time each year, but dates can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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Kyutech MEXT PNST Fellowship for International Students is now open for applications. This fully funded scholarship in Japan welcomes students from around the world to pursue Master’s and PhD degree programs at the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech). Designed for applicants from developing and non-spacefaring countries, this fellowship equips students with advanced knowledge and practical training in nano-satellite technologies to help strengthen space science and research in their home countries.

Quick Summary of Kyutech MEXT PNST Fellowship

  • Host University: Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), Japan
  • Degree Levels: Master’s & PhD programs
  • Funding Coverage: Fully Funded (tuition, stipend, flights, housing & more)
  • Eligible Applicants: All nationalities from developing and non-spacefaring countries
  • Deadline:30 November

This prestigious fellowship is jointly offered by the Government of Japan, Kyutech, and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) under the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship program. Each year, up to three Master’s students and three PhD students will be selected. Successful applicants will receive full financial support, including tuition, living expenses, airfare, accommodation, and local transport.

The program leverages Kyutech’s world-class nanosatellite development and testing facilities to provide unique research opportunities in space engineering and satellite systems.

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Fellowship Benefits

The Kyutech MEXT PNST Fellowship provides comprehensive funding:

  • Full tuition coverage at Kyutech
  • Round-trip airfare to Japan
  • Monthly stipend for living expenses
  • Free accommodation and food support
  • Local transportation allowance
  • Research and academic-related expenses

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

  • Completed online application form
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Recommendation letter from a professor or supervisor
  • Updated curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
  • Copy of valid passport

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Kyutech PNST Fellowship, applicants must:

  • Be a citizen of a developing or non-spacefaring country
  • Be formally nominated by their home institution
  • Be born on or after April 2, 1991
  • Hold the following academic qualifications:
    • Master’s Program: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a closely related field
    • PhD Program: Master’s degree in engineering or a relevant discipline
    • Degrees in other technical fields may also be considered at the committee’s discretion

Application Timeline & Deadline

  • Application Deadline: 30 November
  • Program Start Date: October 1,
  • Applicants in their final year of bachelor’s degree must graduate by September

How to Apply

  1. Complete the online application form via the official PNST Fellowship website.
  2. Submit all required documents before the deadline.
  3. Follow the detailed instructions provided on the official application page.

[Official Application Link – Start Your Application Here]

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