The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is now accepting applications for the Undergraduate, Research, Specialized Training College, and College of Technology categories of the 2024 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship.
All Filipino citizens who meet the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
| Category | Requirements | Age (by April 1, 2024) | Years of Study | Fields of Study |
Research (Research Student, Master’s or Doctoral Course) | •College graduate, preferably with 16 years of formal education •Clear and feasible research proposal •Good academic standing | Under 35 years old | 2 to 5 years | Social Sciences, Humanities, and Natural Sciences Note: Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in at university or its related field. |
| Undergraduate | •High school graduate •Good academic standing | under 25 years old | 5 years | Social Sciences and Natural Sciences |
| Specialized Training College | •High school graduate •Good academic standing | Under 25 years old | 3 years | Technology, Personal Care and Nutrition, Education and Welfare, Business, Fashion and Home Economics, Culture and General Education |
| College of Technology | •High school graduate •Good academic standing | Under 25 years old | 4 to 4.5 years | Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Communication and Network Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Maritime Engineering |
Application forms and other detailed information may be viewed and downloaded from the Embassy Website: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000193.html
The deadline for submission of applications is on May 26th, 2023 (Wednesday).
Only physical documents mailed through courier or hand-delivered to the Embassy will be accepted.
★ Disclaimer: The application process for the 2024 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program is subject to change under unavoidable circumstances.
Due to COVID-19 and other factors, it may be possible that the recruitment and selection will not be conducted according to the originally announced schedule.
For inquiries, please email us at scholarship@ma.mofa.go.jp
