The official alumni network for recipients of the Japanese Government’s MEXT (Monbusho) scholarship for international students.

Join us to connect with a worldwide community of business professionals, entrepreneurs, academics and civil servants.



Since its founding in 1954, the MEXT scholarship has been awarded to more than 100,000 non-Japanese university graduates around the world.



With MSA Junction, you will get to:

Search for alumni by industry, company and geography to exchange ideas and career opportunities

Access or post job openings for international talent fluent in Japanese and familiar with Japan’s business culture

Organize or attend alumni gatherings around the world and meet like-minded professionals

Mentor younger alumni, or receive mentorship from older alumni, to gain perspective and inspiration for your professional life



Brought to you by the MEXT Scholars Association, with the support of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.