2011 Japanese Government Scholarships for the Youths
The Japanese embassy is urging the youth to avail themselves of the scholarships offered by the Japanese government as it announced that its 2011 Japanese Government Scholarships are now open for applications. Interested individuals may come to the JICC Library every Friday, 9:00 am -12:00 pm and 2:00 – 4:30 pm for Free Scholarship Consultation. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. (Please present a valid ID at the Visa Gate.)
Filipinos aged 17 to 21 years old are encouraged to apply provided that they have good academic standing and have received 12 years of formal education starting from the first grade.
Those with 11 years of formal education and good academic standing may also apply for a four-year scholarship in technological fields. As for those under 35 years old, they may also avail of from one-and-a-half to five-year scholarship in research.
Here are the 2011 Japanese Government Scholarships Open for Applications:
Teacher Training Scholarship
This scholarship is open to teachers (elementary / high school) or academic staff/members at a teacher training institution wishing to undergo professional improvement in the field of Education in Japan for 1 1/2 years.
Applicants must be under 35 years of age (as of April 1, 2010) and have at least 5 years of experience in their terms of service. University instructors are not qualified for this scholarship.
Applicants will be required to take a compulsory English examination and may also choose to take an optional Japanese Language examination. Travel expenses for the exam will be borne by applicants.
Japanese Studies Scholarship
This scholarship covers a 1-year period of studying Japanese language, life and culture.
Applicants must be between 18 to 29 years of age (as of April 1, 2010) and should at least be in their 3rd year of majoring in Japanese Studies (Language or Culture) in a Philippine university, have good academic standing and proficiency in the Japanese Language.
Applicants will be required to take a compulsory examination in Japanese. Examination will be conducted at the Embassy of Japan. Travel expenses for exam will be borne by applicants.
Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship covers a 5-year period of study in Japan for individuals wishing to pursue undergraduate-level studies in the field of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.
Applicants must be born between April 2, 1989 and April 1, 1994, have good academic standing and completed at least 12 years of formal education or have graduated from a school equivalent to a senior high school in Japan.
Research Scholarship (may lead to a Master’s degree or a Ph.D.)
This scholarship covers a 1 1/2 to 2-year period of study in Japan for individuals who are interested in conducting research in a field related to what they have previously studied within the scope of humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.
Applicants must be born on or after April 2, 1976, have good academic standing and completed at least 16 years of formal education. Experience in research work is an advantage.
Professional Training School (Senshu-Gakko) Scholarship
This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 3-year non-degree program at a Japanese vocational school in the following fields: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel Management, Tourism, Fashion / Dressmaking, Design, Photography, etc.
Applicants must be born between April 2, 1989 and April 1, 1994, have good academic standing and completed either 12 years of formal education or have graduated from a school equivalent to a senior high school in Japan.
College of Technology Scholarship
This scholarship is open to individuals wishing to pursue a 4-year non-degree program at a Japanese school in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Information, Communication and Network Engineering; Materials Engineering; Architecture and Civil Engineering; Maritime Engineering; etc.
Applicants must be born between April 2, 1989 and April 1, 1994, have good academic standing and completed at least 11 years of formal education.
Application forms are available at the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) Library in Manila, the Consular Offices of Japan in Cebu City and Davao City, or may be downloaded from the embassy website: www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/culture/scholarship/index.htm. Deadline for submission of requirements is on May 28, 2010.
For further information:
email to jicc-mnl@ma.mofa.go.jp,
jiccmanila@yahoo.com
or call 551-5710 loc 2315, 2317 OR 4210
i’d like apportunity to get some scholarship from japan
how can I apply for the Research scholarship?
My name is Meg jarvis i was born on the 15th of july 1996 in kashiwa-shi chiba-ken Japan. I moved to Australia in 2002,my father is an Australian citizen and my mother is a Japanese citizen. I attend meridan state collage at caloundra in queensland Australia I am studing drama and the arts,dancing, along with my normal studies.At the end of year 2011, my drama and arts class are embarking on a New york dance and drama tour for two weeks, as my family are not financial enough to fund me for this tour. So I am writing to you to see if I am eligible for some type of grant, to pay for my trip.
thanks for the info! i’m looking for ways on how I can get study grants in Japan! very helpful!
I would like to apply for scholarship for any type of scholarship i can be qualified. I was born November 9, 1989 of good health. I am a graduate of BS Nursing here and Registered nurse but i want to study further or other course other than nursing.