Introduction

The Government of Japan offers the following scholarship programmes each year for Malaysian nationals to apply. Interested applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully. Unless stated otherwise, scholarship applications should be made to the Embassy of Japan, Kuala Lumpur.

The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarships for Japanese Studies is now open for application until 2 March 2010. Qualified Malaysian nationals who would like to pursue their studies in Japan are invited to apply.

Scholarship Package

During the term of scholarship, monthly allowances of approximately 125,000 yen (approx RM4,500) will be given to each Japanese Studies grantee,  Fees for entrance examination, matriculation and tuition at universities will be exempted. A round-trip airplane ticket is also provided.

Eligibility

Requirements for Japanese Studies (1-year non-degree course from October 2010)

  • Applicants must be between 18 and 29 years of age as of 1st April 2009 (born between 2nd April 1980 and 1st April 1992).
  • Applicants must be 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate students (must not be final year students) majoring in Japanese Language or Japanese Culture in universities and must be enrolled in the home country.
  • Applicants must have good command of Japanese Language.

Closing Date

Application for Japanese Studies Scholarship must reach the Embassy of Japan by 4:00pm on 2 March 2010. For details, please call 03-2177-2600 (ext. 157/146)

Website

For details please visit Japan Embassy in Malaysia website.

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