Application for 2009 Japanese Government (MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT) Scholarship (Embassy Nominated Students)

	1. Preliminary Screening
		To apply for this Scholarship, you must first pass a preliminary screening that is conducted by the Japanese Embassy. For further information about this, see "5.SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION" in the guidelines for Monbukagakusho scholarship applicants. [English] http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/boshu/08031213/002.pdf [Japanese] http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/ryugaku/boshu/08031213/001.pdf
		2. Request for Letter of Acceptance
		The candidates who pass the preliminary screening must submit (1) the copy of the same set of documents as those submitted to the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, and (2) a certificate of the preliminary selection issued by the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, together with the following (3) Information Form, to the Keio University International Center no late than August 31. Information Form Address: Keio University International Center 2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-8345 JAPAN *As the application documents will NOT be returned, make sure you retain a copy for your records. *Those who are interested in Graduate School of Science and Technology will send documents to the address below. Address: Keio University International Center Yagami Office Faculty of Science and Technology Yagami Campus 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 223-8522 JAPAN Faculty Profile Links: To complete the Information Form, you can access information about Keio faculty through this website. http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/mext/facultyprofile.html Tips for searching for a supervisor: While you are free to contact potential supervisors directly regarding their research fields, it is often better to consult with your university advisor and seek an introduction through her or him to a Keio professor that is best suited to your research interests. Alternatively, you may also find it helpful to review academic journals and other resources open to the public in order to find a potential Keio supervisor. International Center would not introduce any professors to you. English Based Courses: Please note that Keio University only has an English based course at the Graduate Schools of Science and Technology, Media and Governance, and Media Design. The applicant who seeks to obtain a degree at the Graduate Schools other than these Graduate Schools is required to have a native level Japanese knowledge, since the entrance examination and all the courses are in Japanese. Although the MEXT provides a 6-month language training period, this will not be enough to prepare for the entrance examination if you are a Japanese beginner.
		3. Notification
		After screening your documents, the International Center contact the faculty based on "Information Form" to issue a letter of acceptance. This acceptance letter will be sent to the address provided in your Information Form. Please note that Keio University does not guarantee that a letter of acceptance will be sent to every applicant. In the event an acceptance letter cannot be issued, the International Center will inform the applicant through the email address provided in the Information Form.
		4. University Placement
		Finally, it is the Monbukagakusho, a Japanese government agency, that determines university placement. Neither the applicant nor Keio University has authority to make this decision or influence its outcome. Additionally, a Letter of Acceptance does not, of itself, guarantee an assignment to Keio University.

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF) - Japan

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF) offers scholarship to Ph.D candidates enrolled in the graduate schools located in the Kanto area in Japan.

(1)Eligibility requirements (All the following conditions must be satisfied).

1. A student from the world over with non-Japanese nationality who is enrolled in a graduate school in the Kanto area, and who is expecting to obtain his/her Ph.D. within the term of the AISF scholarship. This includes those who are enrolled in graduate school as researchers because of their going over the required period as a regular student, or because of their obtaining their Ph.D. from a foreign graduate school.

2. A student whose graduate school (or laboratory) and place of residence are in the Kanto area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama , Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma Prefectures)

3. A student who is interested in international understanding and friendship, and willing to participate in AISF sponsored activities.


(2)Activities

1. Scholarship recipients are expected to visit the AISF office monthly to receive their scholarship stipend, and to report their progress.

2. AISF will sponsor gatherings which will give all recipients a chance to meet the directors, trustees and members of the selection committee. At the end of the academic year, recipients are also expected to report their progress at such a gathering.

3. AISF will sponsor a three day Rest and Relaxation Trip to Karuizawa in July.

4. Travel Grant for post-AISF students with Ph.D. Any Atsumi scholarship recipient who is awarded a Ph.D., will be eligible for a travel grant. This grant will cover transportation, lodging, and registration fees to attend a conference held abroad within one year of the recipient being awarded his/her Ph.D. If one lives abroad, the grant can be used to visit Japan.

(3)Scholarship Benefits and Conditions.

1. The monthly stipend will be 200,000 yen. AISF will award the scholarship to 12 students since 2000 fiscal year.

2. A scholarship will be awarded for one year (April through March). No extension will be granted.

3. The scholarship will be terminated in any of the following cases:

a. When a recipient is no longer registered in a Japanese graduate program.

b. Due to illness or any other reason when a recipient is forced to withdraw or cannot continue his/her school work.

c. If the supervising professor deems a recipient unqualified to continue his/her study or research.

d. If AISF finds a recipient involved in any unethical behavior.

e. When it is discovered that the applicant's written application form contains misleading or false information.

f. If AISF deems a recipient unqualified to continue his/her scholarship.

(4)Application.

1. Application forms are available either at the appropriate foreign students scholarship office of each graduate school or at the AISF office from July 1st. It could also be printed out from this internet homepage from July 1st.

2. Applications are accepted by mail from September 1st up to the 30th.


(5)Selection Procedure.

After the preliminary selection and interview at the foundation office, final selection with an interview is made by our selection committee. All applicants and their schools will be informed of the results in late November.


If you have any questions, please contact:

Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation:
3-5-8 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0014
Tel:03-3943-7612 Fax: 03-3943-1512
E-mail: office@aisf.or.jp

Japanese Government Scholarship 2008

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for 2008

Please read the following procedures and inquire at the department concerned if you have applied for the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for 2008 (Research Students), have successfully completed the preliminary examination at the Japanese Embassy (Consulate Office) in your country, and wish to study at Hiroshima University.

Application for 2008 academic year may be submitted to us until the end of August. It may take longer to issue a letter of acceptance, therefore we advise you to contact the concerned faculty as soon as possible.

When making an inquiry, please let the concerned faculty know that you are an applicant for the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for 2008, and that you have passed the preliminary examination.

1. Please contact the office in charge of international research students at the graduate school you wish to enter if you wish to obtain admission as a graduate student or a research student, or a letter of acceptance as a research student. In order for the concerned faculty to answer your questions as accurately as possible, please provide us with the following information when making your inquiry:

1. Name

2. Nationality

3. Current university or company name

4. Field of study and study program

5. Desired academic supervisor

6. Desired course for enrollment (research student, master's course, doctoral course orprofessional graduate course)

7. Contact details (e-mail, fax or telephone number)

Note: Please tell us the most up-to-date information.

2. The documents that must be submitted to the concerned faculty are the documents that were submitted to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate Office (application form, certified academic records of the university attended, study program to which a confirmation seal of the Japanese Embassy/Consulate Office is affixed), Preliminary Examination Certificate issued by the Japanese Embassy/Consulate Office and other documents requested by the graduate school.

You should submit the documents to the address requested by the office in charge of international research students at the graduate school you wish to enter upon consulting with them.

3. Please click the link below for a list of departments for inquiries.

4. Before making an inquiry, please read the following details about methods for gathering information. Please gather sufficient information in advance about your objectives for studying in Japan, the graduate school which is suitable for your research, whether there is a suitable course at Hiroshima University and the department of the faculty member you wish to be supervised by. We recommend that you investigate these items carefully so that there is no discrepancy after you enroll.

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