Applications are now open for the 2012 Japanese Government Scholarships: Undergraduate, Special Training, College of Technology and Research categories.
Application forms and requirements can be downloaded from the Embassy Website: (www.ph.emb-apan.go.jp/culture/scholarship/index.htm) and will be available at the JICC Library in Manila, the Consular Offices of Japan in Cebu City and Davao City in middle of April. Deadline for submission of requirements is on May 27, 2011 (Friday).
Since 1954, the Government of Japan has made education in Japanese universities and other institutions accessible to about 3,000 Filipino students through the Japanese Government Scholarships. The scholarship aims to develop future leaders by granting outstanding Filipino students a chance to further pursue their studies in Japan.
For inquiries regarding the Japanese Government Scholarships, please visit or call:
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)
Embassy of Japan
2627 Roxas Boulevard , Pasay City 1300
Tel #: (02) 551-5710 local 2315 and 2317
Consular Office of Japan , Cebu
7/F Keppel Ctr., Samar Loop cor.
Cardinal Rosales Ave
Cebu Business Park , 6000 Cebu City
Tel #: (032) 231-7321/22
Consular Office of Japan, Davao
Suite B305m, 3/F, Plaza de Luisa Complex
140 Ramon Magsaysay Ave.,
8000 Davao City
Tel #: (082) 221-3100
Free scholarship consultations are also held at the library of the Embassy of Japan every Friday at 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 2:00-4:30 PM. Interested individuals are requested to bring a valid ID so they can enter the embassy premises.
Other useful links about studying in Japan :
Study in Japan Comprehensive Guide
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science & Technology ( Japan )
http://www.mext.go.jp/english/index.htm
University degree courses offered in English (JASSO)
http://www.jasso.go.jp/study_j/documents/degree_english.pdf
Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan ) JASSO
http://www.jasso.go.jp/scholarship/short_term_e.html
Japan Study Support
http://www.jpss.jp/
