Japanese Government Scholarships
The Japanese Government (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students. Who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate or graduate students under different programs1. There are two ways to apply for a Japanese Government Scholarship. By applying to the MEXT with a recommendation from a Japanese embassy or other Japanese diplomatic mission in your country (Embassy Recommendation). Or by applying to the MEXT with a recommendation from a Japanese university (University Recommendation).
The application process and eligibility criteria may vary depending on the type of scholarship, the field of study, and the country of origin. You can find more details about the types of scholarships and the application guidelines on the official website of Study in Japan34. You can also contact the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country for more information.
What are the eligibility criteria for Japanese Government Scholarships?
The eligibility criteria for Japanese Government Scholarships depend on the type of scholarship, the field of study, and the country of origin. However, some general requirements are:
- You must be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
- You must be in good health and free from any mental or physical disabilities that would hinder your studies.
- You must not be a military personnel or a military civilian employee at the time of arriving in Japan.
- You must be able to arrive in Japan by April or October 2023, depending on the scholarship program.
You must meet the academic qualifications for the scholarship program you are applying for. For example, for undergraduate scholarships, you must have completed 12 years of school education or equivalent. For graduate scholarships, you must have completed 16 or 18 years of schooling, depending on your country.
Address & Email for Japanese Government scholarships
Now I can find you some information about the Japanese Government scholarships for 2023 and 2024. Here are some possible sources that you can check:
For the MEXT scholarship program for undergraduate, college of technology, and research students. You can download the application forms and guidelines from the Study in Japan website. You can also find the previous exam papers for written exams from the same website. The deadline for hard copy submission of application documents to the Embassy of Japan in Harare is 31 May 20234. For scholarship inquiries. You can contact Mr. Amos Masango, Cultural Advisor at [email protected].
For other Japanese scholarships, you can visit the Scholarship Arena website. Which provides information about the application form and the last date. You can also contact Mr. Sinha at [email protected] for further details or queries5. For the Japanese Government scholarship for research students. You can submit your full package of application documents to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston by June 06, 2023.
