The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) is offering scholarships to foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities under the Japanese Government Scholarship Programme in 2022.
The aim of the scholarship is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between South Africa and Japan through study in Japan and candidates who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.
Degree level
- Research students (Master's, Doctoral, or Professional Graduate Course)
- Undergraduate students
- Training Courses
Deadline
24 May 2021
Who can apply?
Must be a South African in good health;
Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese;
Applicants must be interested in Japan and be willing to deepen their understanding of Japan after arrival;
Applicants must have the ability to do research and adapt to living in Japan.
Fields of study
- Research students (Master's, Doctoral or Professional Graduate Course)
Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or a related field.
The fields of study must be the courses that applicants will be able to study and research at Japanese universities.
Must be under 35 years of age and a university graduate (includes prospective graduates).
Minimum of an Honour's degree or NQF level 8 qualification required.
More information is available at: Application Guidelines for Research Students.
- Undergraduate students
Must be at least 17 and under 25 years of age and have a National Senior Certificate or equivalent.
Applicants who wish to undertake undergraduate studies in Japan must choose a major field of study from option (1) or (2) below. Applicants may enter their first, second, and third choice.
(1) Social Sciences and Humanities
1-A: Law, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language.
1-B: Economics, Business Administration.
(2) Natural Sciences
2-A: Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Electric and Electronic Studies (Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering), Mechanical Studies (Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture), Civil Engineering and Architecture (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering), other fields (Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Maritime Engineering, Biotechnology).
2-B: Agricultural studies (Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries), Hygienic studies (Pharmacy, Hygienics, Nursing), and Science (Biology)
Please refer to the Application Guidelines for Undergraduate Students for more information.
- Specialized Training Course
Must be at least 17 and under 25 years of age and have a National Senior Certificate or equivalent (includes prospective graduates).
The following fields of study are offered to applicants interested in the specialized training:
- Technology
- Personal Care and Nutrition
- Education and Welfare
- Business
- Fashion and Home Economics
- Culture and General Education
Please refer to the Application Guideline for Specialized Training College Students for more information.
What the scholarship offers
- Round-trip airfare
- Tuition fees
- Monthly allowance
- Entrance examination fees
- Matriculation fees
Application process
Applications must be couriered or be hand delivered and addressed to:
Cultural Section of the Embassy of Japan in South Africa: 259 Baines Street, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0181
Contact
For further information about this scholarship please contact Mr.Ryan Keet by email at
Documents and links
- MEXT Scholarship 2022
- Application Guidelines for Research Students
- Application Guidelines for Undergraduate Students
- Application Guidelines for Specialized Training College Students
- Application Form for Research Students
- Application Form for Undergraduate Students
- Application Form for Specialized Training College Students
- Placement Preference Application Form for Research Students
- Direct Placement Preference Application Form for Undergraduate Students
- Majors and Related Subjects for Fields of Study for Specialized Training College Students
- Field of Study and Research Plan for Research Students
- Certificate of Health
- Recommendation Letter Sample
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training
