Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for Japanese Studies
The Embassy of Japan is pleased to announce that the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarships for Japanese Studies is now open for application until 17 th February February 2017. Qualified Malaysian nationals who would like to pursue their studies in Japan are invited apply. During the term of scholarship, monthly allowances approximately 117,000 yen (approx RM4,500) will be given to each Japanese Studies grantee, and 143,000 yen (approx RM5,500) to Teacher Training grantee (amount is subject to change). Fees for entrance examination, matriculation and tuition at universities will be exempted. A round-trip airplane ticket is also provided.
Requirements:
Japanese Studies (1-year non-degree course from October 2017)
a) Applicants must be between 18 and 29 years of ages as of 1st April 2017 (born between 2nd April 1987 and 1st April 1999)
b) Applicants must be
2nd or 3rd year undergraduate students (
must not be final year students)
majoring in Japanese Language or Japanese Culture enrolled in non-Japanese universities.
c) Applicants must have good command of Japanese Language.
d) Application for Japanese Studies Scholarship must rech the Embassy of Japan
by 4:00pm on 17th Februrary 2017. For details, please call 03-2177-2600 (ext. 157/146) or visit
http://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/English/JIS/education/scholarship/scholarship.htm
The interviews for program will be held on early March 2017. The Embassy of Japan will notify qualified candidates only (by email and letter) to attend the interview.