Briefing on the Japanese Government- Sponsored MEXT(Ministry of Education, Culture Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship 2018

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1 Briefing on the Japanese Government- Sponsored MEXT(Ministry of Education, Culture Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship :00am - 10:30am Wednesday, 26 th and Thursday 27 th April, 2017 at Library Auditorium, University of Botswana

2 Aim To expand the chances of further education in Japan for international, young and bright students. To enhance understanding about Japan among young generations internationally. Term Benefit Research students (Post-graduate): Basically for 2 years from April or Oct 2017 up to March 2019 (including a 6 month Japanese language training in Japan) *extendable Undergraduate students: Basically for 5 years from April or Oct 2017 to March 2022, including 1 year preparatory Japanese language education Full Tuition Fee Round-trip flight between Botswana to Japan Monthly allowance The Japanese Yen equivalent to about US$1,309 for Research students and about US$1,050 for Undergraduate students will be provided monthly for the living expense.

3 Research Students(Postgraduate) The same major studied at the university level. The field on which he/she can receive education at the university of his/her choice in Japan. Undergraduate Students (1) Social Sciences and Humanities A: 1. Law, 2. Politics, 3. Pedagogy, 4. Sociology, 5. Literature, 6. History, 7. Japanese language, 8. others. B: 1. Economics, 2. Business Administration. (2) Natural Sciences A: Science (1. Mathematics, 2. Physics, 3. Chemistry), Electric and Electronic Studies (4. Electronics, 5. Electrical Engineering, 6. Information Engineering), Mechanical Studies (7. Mechanical Engineering, 8. Naval Architecture), Civil Engineering and Architecture (9. Civil Engineering, 10. Architecture, 11. Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (12. Applied Chemistry, 13. Chemical Engineering, 14. Industrial Chemistry, 15. Textile Engineering), other fields (16. Metallurgical Engineering, 17. Mining Engineering, 18. Maritime Engineering, 19. Biotechnology). B: Agricultural studies (1. Agriculture, 2. Agricultural Chemistry, 3. Agricultural Engineering, 4. Animal Science, 5. Veterinary Medicine, 6. Forestry, 7. Food Science, 8. Fisheries), Hygienic studies (9. Pharmacy, 10. Hygienics, 11. Nursing), and Science (12. Biology). C : 1. Medicine, and 2. Dentistry. 3

4 Who can apply for the scholarship? Research Students(Postgraduate) Age: Born on or after April 2, 1983 Academic Background: a graduate from a university or have academic ability equal or superior to that of a university graduate. Undergraduate Students Age: Born between April 2, 1996 and April 1, 2001 Academic Background: Either completed a 12-year regular school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan 4

5 Application form Photographs (4.5cmx3.5cm) Placement Preference Form Field of Study and Research Program Plan Certified grade transcript Graduation certificate or degree certificate Recommendation Abstracts of theses 1 original and 2 copies 1 original 1 original and 2 copies 1 original and 2 copies (For each academic year of the last university ) 1 original and 2 copies 1 original, 2 copies for Research applicants, (From the principal or academic advisor or the current employers, last school attended or university ) 1 original, 2 copies for Research applicants * If the applicant proceeds further screening steps, he/she will be requested to submit the medical certificate, Graduation certificate, as well as the acceptance letter from the University which the applicant would like to attend in Japan. 5

6 Application form Photographs (4.5cmx3.5cm) 1 original and 1 copy Application form for direct placement 1 original( Only for applicants desiring direct placement) Academic transcript 1 original and 1 copy (all school years of last school attended) Graduation certificate 1 original and 1 copies (the last school attended) Recommendation 1 original and 1 copy (From the principal or academic advisor or the current employers, last school attended or university) * If the applicant proceeds further screening steps, he/she will be requested to submit the medical certificate and Graduation certificate. 6

7 Deadline for submission of application form (26 th May 2017) Document Screening by the Embassy (early June) Written exams and interviews by the Embassy (mid-june) Notification of Passing the Primary Screening (July) (For Research Students) Grantees must contact universities in Japan to get letter of acceptance (July - Aug) Notification of Final Results by MEXT (Dec~) Pre-departure Preparations (orientation half day) (March 2018) Departure for Japan (Early April or Oct 2018) 7

8 1st Screening 2nd Screening Final Screening Submission of applications by Friday,26 th May Screening of Application documents (notify by early June) the Embassy will contact ONLY those who have passed the document screening Academic Examination on English and Japanese for Research students (Postgraduate) English, Japanese and some other related subjects for Undergraduate students Examination Questions (Sample) Download from web site Study in Japan 1st interview by some Embassy officials (middle of June) Final interview by the Ambassador and Acceptance notification (July) 8

9 Research Students The University or research institute to which the applicant are going to be accepted should be contacted by the applicant directly after all the selection by the Embassy. For those who passed the exams, it is requested to arrange to get the acceptance letter from the university or the institution. The Embassy of Japan is able to assist in searching the appropriate university or institution, if inquired. Undergraduate Students The selection for undergraduate grantees is highly competitive. The applicants are expected to perform an excellent result on all the academic exams. Applications should be submitted by hand or post DEADLINE: Friday, 26 th May 2017 to the Embassy. 9

10 Embassy of Japan in Botswana Homepage Study in Japan Comprehensive Guide Guide book Student Guide to Japan For submission or further information, please contact us on : Embassy of Japan in Botswana Tel: