The Government of Japan offers scholarships for Postgraduate/Research Students, Undergraduate Students and Professional Training College Students for 2010 under the Monbukagakusho scholarship program as follows:
- Postgraduate/Research Students
- Qualifications
Applicants must be Nepali nationals under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2010 (i.e. born on or after April 2, 1975) and have completed at least 16 years of education and secured 70% marks for Natural Sciences and 60% for Humanities and Social Sciences in aggregate at all level of exams.
- Fields of Study
Humanities and Social Sciences: Literature, History, Aesthetics, Laws, Politics, Economics, Commerce, Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology, Music, Fine Arts etc.
Natural Sciences: Pure Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Fisheries, Pharmacology, Medicine, Dentistry, Home Economics etc.
The field of study must be the same as the applicant's previous study leading to their final graduation. Applicants need to attach attested copies of certificates and mark-sheets along with the application.
Applicants who have passed the first screening must take a written examination of English or Japanese language that will be conducted by the Embassy.
- Application Forms are also available at the Embassy from April 20, 2009. Completed applications will be accepted at the Embassy in person from 4 to 8 May, 2009 between 09:30-12:30 hrs only.
- Terms of Scholarship
Two years from April or October 2010 to March 2012 (extendable for masters/doctoral courses)
- Japanese Language
Applicant must be willing to learn the Japanese language, interested in Japan and enthusiastic about deepening his/her understanding of Japan after arriving.
- Undergraduate Students
- Qualifications
Applicants must be Nepali nationals between 17 to 21 years of age as of April 1, 2010 (i.e. born between April 2, 1988 and April 1, 1993). Applicants must have completed a twelve-year regular course of education and have secured 75% marks for Natural Sciences and 65% for Humanities and Social Sciences in aggregate in SLC and plus two exams.
- Fields of Study
Humanities and Social Sciences (A): Laws, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language and others.
Humanities and Social Sciences (B): Economics and Business Administration
Natural Sciences A: Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Electric and Electronic Studies (Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering), Mechanical Studies (Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Environmental Engineering), Chemical Studies (Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering) and other fields (Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mercantile Marine, Biotechnology).
Natural Science B: Agricultural studies (Agricultural Chemistry, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries), Hygienic studies (Pharmacy, Hygienic, Nursing), Science (Biology).
Natural Science C: Medicine, Dentistry.
The field of study must be the same as the applicant's previous study leading to their final graduation. Applicants need to attach attested copies of certificates and mark-sheets along with the application.
- Application Forms are also available at the Embassy from June 29, 2009. Completed applications will be accepted at the Embassy in person from 20 to 24 July between 09:30-12:30 hrs only.
- Selection
Qualified applicants must take a written examination that will be conducted by the Embassy on August 1, 2009 (Sat.). Subjects are as follows:
Humanities and Social Sciences: English, Mathematics and Japanese
Natural Science A: English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Natural Science B & C: English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
- Terms of Scholarship
Five years from April 2010-March 2015 (seven years for medical/veterinary including one-year preparatory education in Japanese language and other subjects)
- Language
All classes will be given in Japanese language.
- Professional Training College Students
The grantee will be enrolled at a preparatory school designed by MEXT where for a one-year intensive course in the Japanese language and other subjects necessary for preparation for proceeding to professional training colleges. The preparatory course lasts for one year mainly consisting of education in Japanese Affairs with focus on Japanese Language teaching. A grantee will not be allowed to proceed to professional training college if he/she is determined incapable of completing the prescribed course at the preparatory school.
- Qualifications
Applicants must be Nepali nationals between 17 to 21 years of age as of April 1, 2010 (i.e. born between April 2, 1988 and April 1, 1993). Applicants must have completed a twelve-year regular course of education and have secured 75% marks for Natural Sciences and 65% for Humanities and Social Sciences in aggregate in SLC and plus two exams.
- Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunication, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel Management, Tourism, Dressmaking & Fashion accessories, Design, Photography
- Application Forms are also available at the Embassy from June 29, 2009. Completed applications will be accepted at the Embassy in person from 20 to 24 July between 14:30-16:30 hrs only.
- Selection
Qualified applicants must attend the written examination on English and Mathematics to be conducted by the Embassy on August 1, 2009 (Sat.).
- Terms of Scholarship
Three years from April 2010 to March 2013 including one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan. In principle, the selected Applicant must be able to leave for and arrive in Japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2010.
- Language
The Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese language and receive education at a professional training college in the Japanese language.
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