Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 2021
2020/7/9
The Government of Japan through the Embassy of Japan in Fiji is now offering 3 categories of scholarships to qualified nationals of Fiji, Nauru, Tuvalu and Vanuatu for studies in Japan. Kiribati nationals are offered Research and Undergraduate categories only.
The categories are mentioned below.
For Fiji nationals; Completed application forms and all necessary documents need to be submitted to the Embassy of Japan in Fiji by 28 August at 4:30pm.
For Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu and Vanuatu nationals; Please submit the complete application forms and all necessary documents to the Ministry of Education (Scholarship Section) in your respective countries by 21 August 2020.
Scholarship Categories:
1. RESEARCH STUDENT (Postgraduate)
2. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT (Degree Course)
3. SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENT (Diploma Course)
Please open and study the following application guidelines, application forms and necessary documents to be submitted to the Embassy.
1. RESEARCH STUDENTS
(1)Application Guidelines
(2)Application Form for 2021 (PDF) (Excel)
(3)Placement Preference Application Form
(4)Field of Study and Research Plan
(5)Certificate of Health
(6)Recommendation Letter Sample
2. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
(1) Application Guidelines
(2) Application Form for 2021
(3) Direct Placement Preference Application Form (for applicants who have sufficient Japanese Language proficiency)
(4) Certificate of Health
(5) Recommendation Letter Sample
3. SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENTS
(1) Application Guidelines
(2) Application Form for 2021
(3) Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study
(4) Certificate of Health
(5) Recommendation Letter Sample
Please also visit the website provided below to access examination questions from 2014 to 2016, for your preparation of written examinations.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/
NOTE:
* Please state “Scholarship Section” on the envelope if you are sending your application and necessary documents by post or hand delivery.
* Applications can be submitted for one scholarship category only per person.
* Certificate of Health needs to be submitted after applicants have been shortlisted.
*Application guidelines, application forms and further information can also be obtained at the Embassy of Japan, Level 2, BSP Life Centre, Thomson Street, Suva.
* Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All the documents submitted will not be returned.
*In order to attend to candidate’s enquiries, the Embassy plans for a Scholarship Advisor to be present at the Embassy Library (in Suva) from 20 July to 3 August 2020 (9:30-1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:30pm).
* For Fiji nationals; selected candidates for examinations/interviews will be notified by e-mail or phone. Written examinations and interviews will be held for the selected candidates.
*For Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu and Vanuatu nationals; selected candidates for examination/interviews will be notified by email or phone. Examinations and interviews will be held for the selected candidates. The venue for examinations and interviews will be notified to those who are selected in due course.
* For more enquiries, please contact Mrs. Renee Wasile on phone: +679-330-4633 or email: eojculture@fj.mofa.go.jp
The categories are mentioned below.
For Fiji nationals; Completed application forms and all necessary documents need to be submitted to the Embassy of Japan in Fiji by 28 August at 4:30pm.
For Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu and Vanuatu nationals; Please submit the complete application forms and all necessary documents to the Ministry of Education (Scholarship Section) in your respective countries by 21 August 2020.
Scholarship Categories:
1. RESEARCH STUDENT (Postgraduate)
2. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT (Degree Course)
3. SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENT (Diploma Course)
Please open and study the following application guidelines, application forms and necessary documents to be submitted to the Embassy.
1. RESEARCH STUDENTS
(1)Application Guidelines
(2)Application Form for 2021 (PDF) (Excel)
(3)Placement Preference Application Form
(4)Field of Study and Research Plan
(5)Certificate of Health
(6)Recommendation Letter Sample
2. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
(1) Application Guidelines
(2) Application Form for 2021
(3) Direct Placement Preference Application Form (for applicants who have sufficient Japanese Language proficiency)
(4) Certificate of Health
(5) Recommendation Letter Sample
3. SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENTS
(1) Application Guidelines
(2) Application Form for 2021
(3) Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study
(4) Certificate of Health
(5) Recommendation Letter Sample
Please also visit the website provided below to access examination questions from 2014 to 2016, for your preparation of written examinations.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/
NOTE:
* Please state “Scholarship Section” on the envelope if you are sending your application and necessary documents by post or hand delivery.
* Applications can be submitted for one scholarship category only per person.
* Certificate of Health needs to be submitted after applicants have been shortlisted.
*Application guidelines, application forms and further information can also be obtained at the Embassy of Japan, Level 2, BSP Life Centre, Thomson Street, Suva.
* Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All the documents submitted will not be returned.
*In order to attend to candidate’s enquiries, the Embassy plans for a Scholarship Advisor to be present at the Embassy Library (in Suva) from 20 July to 3 August 2020 (9:30-1:00pm, 2:00pm-4:30pm).
* For Fiji nationals; selected candidates for examinations/interviews will be notified by e-mail or phone. Written examinations and interviews will be held for the selected candidates.
*For Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu and Vanuatu nationals; selected candidates for examination/interviews will be notified by email or phone. Examinations and interviews will be held for the selected candidates. The venue for examinations and interviews will be notified to those who are selected in due course.
* For more enquiries, please contact Mrs. Renee Wasile on phone: +679-330-4633 or email: eojculture@fj.mofa.go.jp