The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is now accepting applications for the following categories for the 2013 Japanese Government Scholarships:
Category |
Requirements |
Age |
Yrs of Study |
Fields of Study |
Undergraduate |
• 12 years of formal education
• Good academic standing |
17 -21 years old |
5 years |
Social Sciences, Humanities and Natural Sciences |
Research
|
• 16 years of formal education
• Clear and feasible research proposal
• Good academic standing |
Under 35 years old |
1.5 – 5 years |
Social Sciences, Humanities and Natural Sciences |
Special Training |
• 12 years of formal education
• Good academic standing |
17 -21 years old |
3 years |
Civil Eng., Electrical Eng., Electronics, Telecom, Nutrition, Infant Educ., Secretarial Studies, Hotel Mgmt., Tourism, Fashion, Dress Making, Design, Photography, etc. |
These categories are open to all Filipino citizens satisfying the above requirements. Application forms are available at the JICC Library in Manila, the Consular Offices of Japan in Cebu City and Davao City, or may be downloaded from the Embassy Website:
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/culture/scholarship/index.htm
Deadline for submission of applications is on May 28, 2012 (Monday).
The selection process is composed of several stages, i.e. document screening, written examinations, and interviews. Only selected applicants at each stage will be notified for further instructions. 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.
Free scholarship consultations are held at the library of the Embassy of Japan every Friday at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00-4:30 PM. Interested individuals are requested to bring a valid ID to enter the embassy premises.
For more information, visit or call:
| 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 |
Consular Office of Japan, Davao
Suite B305m, 3/F, Plaza de Luisa Complex
140 R. Magsaysay Ave., 8000 Davao City
Tel #: (082) 221-3100 |
|
Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC)
Embassy of Japan
2627 Roxas Boulevard , Pasay City 1300
Tel #: (02) 551-5710 local 2313 and 2317
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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/
