MEXT University-Recommended Scholarship (Ritsumeikan University), administered by Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), is one of the funding options available to international students applying from abroad for full-time graduate study in Japan. The award covers Provides full tuition waiver, monthly living allowance, and round-trip international airfare for the duration of the degree program. and is open to master's and doctoral (phd) students studying all fields offered by ritsumeikan graduate schools (international relations, policy science, science and engineering, economics, etc.). The scholarship runs for standard period of study (2 years for master's; 3 years for phd). Eligibility is generally based on applicants must be citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Japan, under 35 years old, and meet specific GPA and language requirements. The application deadline is Mid-January (Annual), with an acceptance rate of approximately Estimated < 10% for the MEXT recommendation track. Competition for this scholarship varies year to year, so early preparation of required documents is recommended.