Notably, for more than 60 years, the Japanese government has welcomed Filipinos, as well as other nationals from around the world to study in Japan. For the previous years, an average of 100 Filipino scholars have been sent to Japan to study under six different scholarship schemes.
Thus, the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan is now accepting applications for the following categories of the 2023 Japanese Government (MEXT/Monbukagakusho) Scholarship Program: Research, Undergraduate, Specialized Training College, and College of Technology.
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What are the categories of 2023 MEXT Scholarship Program?
All Filipino citizens who meet the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
- Research (Research Student, Master’s or Doctoral Course)
Requirements:
- College graduate, preferably with 16 years of formal education
- Clear and feasible research proposal
- Good academic standing
Age (by April 1, 2023):
- Under 35 years old
Years of Study:
- 2 to 5 years
Fields of Study:
- Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences
Note: Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field.
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- Undergraduate
Requirements:
- High school graduate
- Good academic standing
Age (by April 1, 2023):
- Under 25 years old
Years of Study:
- 5 years
Fields of Study:
- Social Sciences and Natural Sciences
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- Specialized Training College
Requirements:
- High school graduate
- Good academic standing
Age (by April 1, 2023):
- Under 25 years old
Years of Study:
- 3 years
Fields of Study:
- Technology, Personal Care and Nutrition, Education and Welfare, Business, Fashion and Home Economics, Culture and General Education
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- College of Technology
Requirements:
- High school graduate
- Good academic standing
Age (by April 1, 2023):
- Under 25 years old
Years of Study:
- 4 to 4.5 years
Fields of Study:
- Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Communication and Network Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering
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Application forms and detailed information on prerequisites may be viewed and downloaded from the Embassy Website: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000193.html.
The deadline for submission of applications is on May 31st, 2022 (Tuesday). Only physical documents printed on A4 size paper and mailed through courier will be accepted.
Note: The application process for the 2023 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program is subject to change under unavoidable circumstances. Due to COVID-19 and other factors, it may not be possible to conduct the recruitment and selection according to the originally announced schedule.
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For inquiries, please email them at: [email protected].
Source: Embassy of Japan in the Philippines