MEXT undergraduate scholarship for 2022

2021/4/27

For details on recruitment, please refer to the following guidelines:
APPLICATION GUIDELINES - JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2022　(UG STUDENTS)

Level	Undergraduate level leading to Bachelors Degree
Age	Applicants, in principle, must be born on or after 2 April, 1997
Fields of study	(1) Social Sciences and Humanities Social Sciences and Humanities - A 1. Law 2. Politics 3. Pedagogy 4. Sociology 5. Literature 6. History 7. Japanese Language 8. Others (excluding "1. Economics" and "2. Business Administration" in Humanities B.) Social Sciences and Humanities - B 1. Economics 2. Business Administration (2) Natural Sciences Natural Science – A Science (1. Mathematics 2. Physics 3. Chemistry) Electric and Electronic Studies (4. Electronics 5. Electrical Engineering 6. Information Engineering) Mechanical Studies (7. Mechanical Engineering 8. Naval Architecture) Civil Engineering and Architecture (9. Civil Engineering 10. Architecture 11. Environmental Engineering) Chemical Studies (12. Applied Chemistry 13. Chemical Engineering 14. Industrial Chemistry 15. Textile Engineering) Other Fields (16. Metallurgical Engineering 17. Mining Engineering 18. Maritime Engineering 19. Biotechnology) Natural Science – B Agricultural Studies (1. Agriculture 2. Agricultural Chemistry 3. Agricultural Engineering (4. Animal Science 5. Veterinary Medicine 6. Forestry 7. Food Science 8. Fisheries) Hygienic Studies (9. Pharmacy 10. Hygienics 11. Nursing) Science (12. Biology)
Qualifications and Conditions	Please see "Qualifications and Conditions" in the guidelines . * Preference will be given to candidates with Japanese Language proficiency
Term of scholarship	A grantee who studies at a preparatory educational institution prior to enrolling in a university: From April 2022 to March 2027 (Including one-year preparatory intensive courses of the Japanese language and other subjects, which are necessary for the preparation to proceed to the university.) For a scholarship grantee majoring in veterinary medicine or a six-year course in pharmacy, the scholarship period will be seven years, until March 2028. A grantee who enrolls directly in a university, without the preparatory intensive courses (direct placement): Four years (or six years for the one majoring in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or in a six-year course in pharmacy). The scholarship period will start from the time of enrolment in the university, which the university designates.
Number of scholarships	Up to 15 (Those appx. 15 applicants who successfully pass the first screening will proceed to the world-wide final screening by MEXT.)
Allowance	117,000 yen (Approx. Rs.82,978) per month
Education Fees	Exempted
Traveling Expenses	Round-trip airfare will be provided
Application Documents and Forms	Application documents are described in the guidelines [Forms] Do not use forms of previous years. Application form Certificate of Health Sample Format of Recommendation Letter (Since board examination is postponed a separate detailed recommendation letter [free format] from your current school shall be used to assess the candidates.) Direct Placement Preference Form Only for applicants desiring direct placement.
Where to send the completed forms and Where to contact	(1)For students residing in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Consulate General of Japan in Chennai No 12/1 Cenetoph Road, 1st Street, Teynampet, Chennai 600018 Please note that applications need to be sent by post or courier. We do NOT accept applications sent by Email. The copies of original marksheets or certificates are acceptable, but they must be signed by the school/university attended and certified as genuine. (For inquiry only) Email: a.p.loganathan@ms.mofa.go.jp (Mr. Loganathan) (2)For students residing in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata 55, M.N. Sen Lane, Tollygunge, Kolkata 700040 japanconsulate.culture@cc.mofa.go.jp (website) https://www.kolkata.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_mextscholarship.html (3) For students residing in Chhattisgarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai No.1, M.L.Dahanukar Marg, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, 400026 https://www.mumbai.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/mext_undergraduate_scholarship.html (4) For students residing in Karnataka Consulate General of Japan in Bengaluru 1st Floor, Prestige Nebula, No.8-14, Cubbon Road, Bengaluru 560001 https://www.bengaluru.in.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00076.html (5)For students residing in the remaining states and union territories Embassy of Japan, 50-G, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/Education/Undergraduate_Student.html
Schedule of the First Screening	Schedule is different depend on consulate, so please check the website of them. The following is the schedule of Consulate General of Japan in Chennai. Application Deadline (must): 28 May 2021* Application Screening: in June 2021 Notification of Shortlisted Candidates for Written Test/Interview (on this page): in June 2021 Written Examination : 17 July 2021 Interview: To be announced Notification of the Results of the First Screening: Early August 2021 *Owing to the ongoing situation related to COVID-19, the process of screening or the date of examination may change, or cancel the selection process.
Past Examination questions are available!	https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/