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The Japan MEXT Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship, which covers tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses. It is an excellent opportunity for students who want to study in Japan, but do not have the financial means to support their education. In this blog, we will discuss the overview of the scholarship, the application process, the requirements and eligibility, the offers included in the scholarship, and some useful links.
OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
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The Japan MEXT Scholarship is offered to international students who want to pursue undergraduate, graduate, or research studies in Japan. The scholarship is open to students from all over the world, except Japan. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and the applicant's potential to contribute to international understanding and mutual friendship between Japan and their home country.
The application process for the scholarship varies depending on the level of study. Undergraduate students are selected through the Japanese Embassies or Consulates in their home country, while graduate and research students are selected through the Japanese universities.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS
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The application process for the Japan MEXT Scholarship involves several stages. The first stage is to check the eligibility criteria and gather all the necessary documents. The eligibility criteria vary depending on the level of study, but generally, applicants must be under the age of 35 and have a good academic record.
Once you have checked the eligibility criteria, the next step is to apply through the Japanese Embassies or Consulates in your home country, or through the Japanese universities. The application forms are available on their websites or can be obtained in person. It is important to read the instructions carefully and fill out the application forms accurately.
After submitting the application form, the next stage is the screening process. The screening process involves a document review and an interview. The document review is to assess the applicant's academic record, language proficiency, and research proposal. The interview is to assess the applicant's personality, motivation, and potential to contribute to international understanding and mutual friendship between Japan and their home country.
REQUIREMENT ELIGIBILITY
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The requirements and eligibility criteria for the Japan MEXT Scholarship vary depending on the level of study. Here are some of the general eligibility criteria for the scholarship:
The applicant must be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
The applicant must have a strong interest in studying in Japan and be willing to contribute to international understanding and mutual friendship between Japan and their home country.
The applicant must be under the age of 35 at the time of application.
The applicant must have a good academic record and be able to meet the language proficiency requirements.
The applicant must be in good health and not have any criminal record.
OFFERS INCLUDED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP
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The Japan MEXT Scholarship offers a range of benefits, which covers tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses. Here are some of the benefits included in the scholarship:
Allowance: After arrival in Japan, 117,000 yen per month will be paid. A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees studying or conducting research in specially designated regions. Due to the situation of the Japanese Government’s budget, the amount of payment may be subject to change each fiscal year. If a grantee is absent from the university for an extended period, the scholarship shall be suspended for that period.
Tuition fees: The scholarship covers the tuition fees for the duration of the study program.
Accommodation: The scholarship provides accommodation for the duration of the study program. The type of accommodation varies depending on the level of study.
Living expenses: The scholarship provides a monthly allowance to cover living expenses, such as food, transportation, and other expenses.
USEFUL LINKS
Here are some useful links for the Japan MEXT Scholarship:
Scholarship Application Guidelines
Scholarship Application Process