April 14, 2004
Announcement for Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship for 2005
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The Government of Japan offers scholarships for Undergraduate Students and Postgraduate/Research Students for 2005 under the Monbukagakusho scholarship program as follows:
1. Scholarship for Postgraduate/Research Students
(1) Qualifications
Applicants must be Nepali nationals under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2005 (i.e. born on or after April 2, 1970) and have completed 16 years of education (college graduate) and secured 70% marks for Natural Science and 60% for Humanities and Social Science in aggregate at all level of exams.
(2) Fields of Study
The field of study must be the same that applicants have pursued in their final graduation. Applicants need to attach attested copies of certificates and mark-sheets along with the application.
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.
(3) Application Forms Distribution
May 5-11, 2004 (9:30-12:30, closed on Sat & Sun)
(4) Terms of Scholarship:
Two years from April 2005 to March 2007 (extendable for masters/doctoral courses)
* *Even if you wish to study from April, your arrival may be delayed until October
because of university placement.
(5) Scholarship Benefits:
175,000 yen (subject to change) per month will be given to each grantee during the term of his/her scholarship in addition to air transportation to and from Japan, arrival allowance 25,000 yen (subject to change), field study allowance and subvention for medical expenses etc.
2. Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
(1) Qualifications
Applicants must be Nepali nationals between the ages of 17 to 21 years as of April 1, 2005 (i.e. born on between April 2, 1983 and April 1, 1988). Applicants must either have completed a twelve-year regular course of education or have graduated from a school equivalent to senior high school in Japan. In addition they must have secured 75% marks for Natural Science and 65% for Humanities and Social Science in aggregate in SLC and plus two exams.
(2) Fields of Study
The field of study must be the same that applicants had pursued in their final graduation Applicants need to attach attested copies of certificates and mark-sheets along with the application.
Humanities and Social Sciences: Laws, Politics, Economics, Business Administration, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese language and others.
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.
(3) Application Forms Distribution
June 28-July 2, 2004 (9:30-12:30)
(4) Selection
Qualified applicants must take a written examination on July 31, 2004 (Sat) at the Embassy in the following subjects:
Humanities and Social Sciences: English, Mathematics and World History.
Natural Science A: English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Natural Science B & C: English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
(5) Terms of Scholarship
Five years from April 2005-March 2010 (seven years for medical/veterinary candidates).
(6) Scholarship Benefits
135,000 yen per month (subject to change) will be given to each grantee with the condition that the scholarship will be suspended in the event of the grantee being absent from the university for long periods of time.
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