Mext College of Technology Scholarship 2024

The MEXT College of Technology Scholarship offers international students the chance to study at Japan’s national institutes of technology (KOSEN) for up to four years.

Learn what you need to submit and the benefits

Qualifications:

To qualify for the MEXT College of Technology Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Birthdate: Must be born on or after April 2, 2000.
2. Education: Must have graduated from high school by March of the departure year.
3. Language: Must be willing to learn and receive instruction in Japanese.
4. Nationality: Must be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan (e.g., Filipino).
5. Health: Must submit a health certificate signed by a physician, confirming no physical or mental conditions that would hinder study in Japan.
6. Visa Requirement: Must obtain a “Student” visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate in the applicant’s home country.

Benefits:

The MEXT College of Technology Scholarship provides vital support for international students, covering living expenses, education fees, and travel costs. Here are the key benefits:

• Monthly Allowance: 117,000 yen.
  • Additional regional allowance of 2,000 or 3,000 yen for grantees in specially designated regions.
• Education Fees: Coverage of entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition fees at national colleges of technology (KOSEN) and preparatory institutions.
• Traveling Expenses:
  • Transportation to and from Japan.

learn about benefits in other MEXT programs.

Requirements:

To apply for the MEXT College of Technology Scholarship, applicants must submit specific documents to demonstrate eligibility. Below is a list of required materials:

1. Application Form
2. Academic Transcript(s): For all school years of the last school/university attended.
3. Certificate(s) of Graduation: From the last school/university attended.
4. Recommendation Letter: From either a class teacher or principal of the last school attended.
5. Certificate of Enrollment
6. Certificate of Language Proficiency:
   • Japanese Language Proficiency: Certificates and scores from exams such as JLPT, JFT-Basic, Japanese NAT-TEST, or similar.
   • English Language Proficiency: Document attesting to proficiency in English.
7. Certificate of Healt/Medical Certificate
8. Agreement on Document Submission

Field of Study:

Applicants must choose their preferred field(s) of study from the following options. You can select a first, second, and third choice:

1. Mechanical Engineering
2. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
3. Information, Communication, and Network Engineering
4. Materials Engineering
5. Architecture
6. Civil Engineering
7. Maritime Engineering
8. Other Fields

Additionally, applicants should select preferred majors from the “Name of Majors Elements” listed in the Annex titled “Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study.” View study programs here

Application Deadline:

• Deadline: May 24, 2024 (Friday)
• Scholarship Duration: The scholarship will last for four years, from April 2025 to March 2029. This includes one year of preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects provided upon arrival in Japan.

Application Process:

To apply for the MEXT College of Technology Scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate: Obtain application forms and key information about the scholarship.
2. Gather Required Documents: Prepare necessary documents, including application forms, transcripts, diplomas, and recommendation letters.
3. Submit Your Application: Complete and submit all documents by the deadline.
4. Await Selection Results: Wait for notifications regarding selection and next steps.
5. Prepare for Departure: If selected, follow MEXT’s instructions for travel and study arrangements in Japan.
6. Attend Orientation: Join orientation sessions to help adjust to life in Japan.

For more details visit here or to the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines’ MEXT Scholarship webpage.

Contact Information:

For inquiries about the 2024 MEXT Japanese Studies Scholarship, you can check the contact details here.

Final Thoughts:

The MEXT College of Technology Scholarship lets international students study at Japan’s national institutes of technology (KOSEN) and experience Japanese culture.

you can also look for other scholarships local, National, and international that can help you as well.

Check the scholarship guides  on this website for tips.

Good luck with your application!

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