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Scholarships in Japan for Canadian students

June 5, 2020 – Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is offering scholarships to Canadian students wishing to pursue their studies at a Japanese university.

Research Students

Funding organization: Government of Japan
Target audiences: Canadians with Bachelor’s degree or higher
Duration: 18 months
Inclusions: Full tuition, monthly allowance & round trip flight
Deadline: July 17, 2020

Undergraduate Students

Funding organization: Government of Japan
Target audiences: Canadians with high school diploma or higher
Duration: 5-7 years
Inclusions: Full tuition, monthly allowance & round trip flight
Deadline: July 10, 2020

For more information, visit: MEXT Scholarships Program

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (in Japanese: Monbukagakusho, English acronym: MEXT) offers scholarships to Canadian students wishing to pursue their studies at a Japanese university.

* The selection process may be cancelled or applicants may be unable to travel to Japan even after being selected for the MEXT Scholarship Program due to measures taken in response to COVID-19. The scholarship covers:1. Full tuition 2. Monthly allowance 3. Round-trip flight between Japan and Canada

Applications must be sent to the Japanese diplomatic mission nearest you. For detailed information, please contact:Embassy of Japan in Ottawa (Ottawa/Gatineau) Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver (British Columbia and Yukon residents) Consulate General of Japan in Calgary (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories and Nunavut residents) Consulate General of Japan in Toronto (Ontario residents) Consulate General of Japan in Montreal (Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Labrador and Newfoundland residents) If you reside in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, send applications and related documents to:

MEXT Scholarship Program Section
Embassy of Japan in Canada
255 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON, K1N 9E6

　For Ottawa-Gatineau Residents:
　Once your application has been sent, please inform our office by email at infocul@ot.mofa.go.jp.

Below are the three categories of scholarships available for Canadian students.

JAPANESE STUDIES STUDENTS  Currently Open for Application NO (Below is the information from our last recruitment cycle for your reference)   Duration 1 year, beginning from September or October 2020.
Outline of eligibility Academic Background: undergraduates at non-Japanese universities majoring in fields related to the Japanese language and/or culture.

Age: born between April 2, 1990 and April 1, 2002.

Nationality: Canadian  Departure date September or October 2020  Placement at University Designated by MEXT, taking into consideration your Japanese language ability, the result of written examination and specialized courses you wish to take.
Application deadline Tuesday, February 25, 2020  Selection process 1. Documents review 2. Examination (Japanese) and Interview : Early – Mid-March, 20203. Acceptance notification: August 2020  Complete instruction Please see Application Guidelines

Carefully check required documents for the application described in the Application Guidelines.
*Application forms can be downloaded from here.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Currently Open for Application YES  Duration 5 years, beginning in April 2021
For those majoring in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or a six-year course in pharmacy, the term of the scholarship is 7 years.
(The first year is language training.)

Outline of eligibility Academic Background: high school diploma or higher
Age: born on or after April 2, 1996 (for the 2021 recruitment)

Nationality: Canadian  Departure date April 2021  Placement at University Designated by MEXT, based on your fields and subjects choices  Application deadline Friday, July 10, 2020  Selection process 1. Application documents review 2. Examination (Japanese, English, Mathematics and Science*) and Interview : August
　　
* Only for applicants who choose Natural Science field 3. Results of the 1st screening notification: late September 4. Acceptance notification : January  Complete instruction Please see
Application Guideline.
Carefully check required documents for the application described in the Application Guidelines.
* Application forms can be downloaded here.

RESEARCH STUDENTS  Currently Open for Application YES  Duration 18 months, beginning in October 2021

* Applicants can only enroll in universities from the October term of the 2021 recruitment.
Extension may be possible if you proceed to a further degree program.  Outline of eligibility Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher

Age: born on or after April 2, 1986 (for the 2021 recruitment)
Study area: the same field that the applicant has studied, or a related field
Nationality: Canadian  Departure date October 2021  Placement at University Designated by MEXT, based on your admission or a letter of provisional acceptance you obtain from Japanese universities.

Application deadline Friday, July 17, 2020  Selection process 1. Application documents review 2. Examination (Japanese and English) and Interview : September 3. Results of the 1st screening notification : early October 4. Obtain admissions or letters of provisional acceptance 5. Acceptance notification : June  Complete instruction Please see Application Guidelines.

Carefully check required documents for the application described in the Application Guidelines.
* Application forms can be downloaded here.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do to begin applying to the program?
A: First of all, decide which level is the most appropriate for you—Undergraduate Students, Japanese Studies Students or Research Students. Secondly, decide on a major field of study, which is like declaring your major for undergraduate study in Canada. Major fields of study may include subjects in the areas of Social Sciences, Humanities or Natural Sciences. For example, one major field of study might be Computer Science Research in Artificial Intelligence, which falls under the Natural Sciences category.

Q: For Research Students, how can I choose which university to apply to in Japan?
A: Ask your professors if they can suggest universities to apply to in Japan. If your professor or past professors are not able to assist you in deciding where to go, you may go to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) website (www.jasso.go.jp) where they have a search engine of all the universities in Japan. The search engine can help you find a university which offers the program of study you wish to pursue.

Q: When does the academic year begin and end in universities in Japan?
A: The academic year in universities in Japan begins in April and ends in March of the following year. In most cases, the year is divided into two semesters, the first lasting from April to September and the second from October to March.

Q: I am a Canadian student currently studying outside of Canada. How do I apply and do I have to return to Canada for the interview and necessary testing?
A: You must obtain the application forms from the Embassy website and submit them to either the Embassy or Consulate General which is closest to your home city. Yes, you must return to Canada for the interview and testing. There will be no exceptions made.

Q: I need the application form in Microsoft Excel or Word format.
A: Unfortunately, only PDF files are available because of security reasons.

Q: I don’t have enough space to fill in my research plan (motivation, etc.) in the PDF file.
A: You can write your answer using a separate sheet of paper. Please make sure to indicate in the corresponding place in the application form that a separate sheet will be joined (i.e. “please refer to attachment x”), and clearly identity the question number on the sheet and attach it to the application form.

Q: I entered primary school in September 2000 and finished it in June 2006. In this case, my duration of education is 5 year and 10 month. Is my understanding correct?
A: In case you completed your curriculum by following your national/provincial education system, you can include extended leave such as summer vacation and count your duration of education as 6 years. On the other hand, if you terminated your education mid-term for personal reasons, the duration should be 5 year and 10 months. If you have any particular reasons, please consult the Embassy of Japan or the Consulate-Generals for more information.

Official link: https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/news-nouvelles/2020/2020-06-04.aspx?lang=eng

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