Overview
Master's
Description
Master's
Eligibility
To be eligible for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Nationality & Employment: Must be a Bhutanese citizen and a current employee under the Ministry of Health or National Medical Services. BCSR Compliance: Must fulfill all conditions under Section 7.7.4 of the Bhutan Civil Service Rules (BCSR) 2023. Academic Qualification: Must hold a bachelor’s degree and have entered civil service either at the time of degree completion or through the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE). Service Record: Must have a clean service record. Age Limit: Must be under 40 years old as of October 1, 2026 (born on or after October 2, 1986). English Proficiency: Must have a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 or a TOEFL-iBT score of 80 or equivalent.
Additional Information
Degree Level
Master's
Available Subjects
Healthcare Administration
Benefits
The MEXT Scholarship under the Young Leaders' Program is a comprehensive award that typically covers:
Full tuition fees. A monthly stipend for living expenses. Round-trip airfare to Japan. Allowances for preparatory studies and other academic costs.
Eligible Nationalities
This scholarship is only open to international students from Bhutan.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Nationality & Employment: Must be a Bhutanese citizen and a current employee under the Ministry of Health or National Medical Services. BCSR Compliance: Must fulfill all conditions under Section 7.7.4 of the Bhutan Civil Service Rules (BCSR) 2023. Academic Qualification: Must hold a bachelor’s degree and have entered civil service either at the time of degree completion or through the Bhutan Civil Service Examination (BCSE). Service Record: Must have a clean service record. Age Limit: Must be under 40 years old as of October 1, 2026 (born on or after October 2, 1986). English Proficiency: Must have a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 or a TOEFL-iBT score of 80 or equivalent.
Application Procedure
Application Process and Required Documents
The application deadline is September 27, 2025, before 5:00 PM. Interested candidates must submit their applications. (form is available here )
Required documents include:
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the HRC of NMS/Working Agency. Degree Certificate and Academic Transcripts. Individual Achievement Certificates (e.g., voluntarism, research publications, awards). A copy of a valid Bhutanese Citizenship Identity Card. System-generated CV and IWP ratings from ZESt (applicants must verify this information on the ZESt portal).
Selection Procedure
The selection is a rigorous, multi-stage process:
Ministry Shortlisting: Based on merit and HR Manual 2023 guidelines. University Screening: Host university (Nagoya) reviews application documents. Interview: Conducted by faculty members from the host university. Primary Selection: Based on combined scores from document screening and interview. Final Selection: Made by the YLP committee established by MEXT.
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
Who can apply for this MEXT scholarship? This scholarship is exclusively for Bhutanese nationals who are current employees under the Ministry of Health or National Medical Services and who meet all the eligibility criteria listed above.
What is the application deadline? The complete application must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on September 27, 2025.
Is there an age limit for applicants? Yes, applicants must be under 40 years of age as of October 1, 2026.
What happens if I withdraw after being selected? Selected candidates who withdraw after signing the Scholarship Acceptance Letter will face a 2-year "cooling period" during which they will not be eligible for study leave.
Are both clinical and non-clinical staff eligible? Yes, the scholarship is open to both clinical and non-clinical staff, provided they fulfill all the stated scholarship criteria.
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Funding
Fully Funded
Organization
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Degree
Masters
Subjects
Healthcare
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Country
Japan
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