THE Japan Information and Culture Center of the Embassy of Japan is now accepting applications for the 2023 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program under the following categories: research, undergraduate, specialized training college, and College of Technology.
Filipino citizens who meet the following qualifications are eligible to apply, according to category, requirements, age by April 1, 2023, years of study, and fields of study (all should have a record of good academic standing):
Research (research student, Master’s or Doctoral course): College graduate, preferably with 16 years of formal education, clear and feasible research proposal, below 35 years old, with two to five years of studies in social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field.
Undergraduate: High school graduate, under 25 years old, with five years in social sciences and natural sciences,
Specialized Training College: High school graduate, under 25 years old, with three years of technology, personal care and nutrition, education and welfare, business, fashion and home economics, or culture and general education
College of Technology: High school graduate, under 25 years old, with four to four-and-a-half years in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information communication and network engineering, materials engineering, architecture and civil engineering, or maritime engineering
Application forms and detailed information on prerequisites may be read and downloaded via: https://www.ph.embjapan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000193.html. Deadline for submission of applications is on May 31 (Tuesday). Only physical documents printed on A4-size paper and mailed through courier will be accepted.
As a disclaimer, the application process for the 2023 MEXT Scholarship Program is subject to change under unavoidable circumstances. Due to the pandemic and other factors, it may not be possible to conduct the recruitment and selection according to the originally announced schedule.