The scholarship, which is supported by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), is offered via both university and embassy recommendations. It pays for essential living and educational costs, enabling students to devote their whole time in Japan to their studies and research.

SUMMARY

• Host Country: Japan
• Administered By:  Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
• Institution: University of Osaka
• Opportunity Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a citizen of a country maintaining diplomatic relations with Japan (including Vietnam). Individuals holding Japanese citizenship at the time of application are not eligible to participate.
• Possess good physical and mental health to pursue studies in Japan.
• Must obtain a student visa before arriving in Japan.

Undergraduate Level Age

• 17 to under 25
• High school graduate or expected to graduate before the enrollment date Academic
• High school GPA: Typically 8.0/10 or higher is required for a competitive advantage.
• Good Japanese proficiency (for the essay exam) OR excellent English proficiency

Postgraduate Level (Master's / Doctoral)

• Under 35 years of age
• Master's Program: Bachelor's degree holder (completed 16 years of formal education).
• Doctoral Program: Master's degree holder (completed 18 years of formal education).
• Minimum GPA of 2.30/3.00 for the most recently completed degree, based on the MEXT conversion scale
• Language Proficiency Requirements (Must meet at least one of the following criteria): Japanese: JLPT N2 certification or higher. English: Proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2 level (approximately IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 72 or higher).
• Exception: The medium of instruction for the previous degree was 100% English or Japanese. Research Plan

• The research topic must fall within the field of study pursued at the undergraduate level (or be closely related), be feasible, and offer scientific contribution.

BENEFITS

• Complete payment of tuition for the duration of the course of study.
• A monthly allowance to cover living and personal costs.
• Round-trip international airfare to Japan from the student’s home nation.
• Japanese language instruction and preparatory classes, as appropriate.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities, labs, and academic buildings.
• Advice and assistance from seasoned mentors and academic supervisors.
• The chance to attend one of the most prominent and well-regarded colleges in Japan.
• Beneficial chances for networking, cooperation, and international research with academics throughout the world.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Application Form
• Field of Study and Research Plan (Note 1: On the AAD system, in the part where it says, “Statement of Purpose and Research Plan,” please upload an electronic version of the research plan that is the same as the “Field of Study and Research Plan” submitted to the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General.
• Academic transcript for all academic years of the university attended
• Certificate of graduation (completion) /certificate of degree from your home university
• Recommendation letter from the president/dean or the academic advisor at the current or last university attended (Note 2: Please upload the recommendation letter submitted to the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General via the AAD system on the part where it says, “Recommendation Letter.”)
• Medical certificate
• Abstracts of theses (*Only if you wish)
• Certificate of language proficiency (*Only if you have acquired one)
• Letter of recommendation from present employer (*Only if submitted to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General)
• Photograph(s) showing applicant’s own works of art or a digitally recorded media of musical performance (*Only if submitted to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General)
• Copy of a Passing Certificate of the First Screening issued by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General

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