Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship for 2020 (Japanese studies students & Teacher training students)
2019/12/16
Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia will offer scholarship program. Applicants must prepare all the necessary documents and the documents have to be delivered to the Embassy of Japan before January 16 (Thu) 2020.
Address of Embassy of Japan
Culture Section, Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia
A-11 Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 4095, Riyadh 11491
ATTENTION
Any delay on the arrival of the documents or any missing document will result automatic failure. The submitted documents will NOT be returned to the applicant.
JAPANESE STUDIES STUDENTS
The recipient of this Scholarship will join a study course (within 1 year) of Japanese language/Japanese culture at a Japanese university.
Please make sure to read the guideline for the details of the program and conditions for the application.
1. Eligibility (Details are on the guideline above)
(1) Applicants must be Saudi nationals who were born between April 2, 1990 and April 1, 2002.
(2) Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students in faculties or schools majoring in Japanese language or Japanese culture at a university outside Japan at the time of arriving in and leaving Japan. Applicants are required to have engaged in Japanese studies at a university for a total period of one year or more as of April 1, 2020.
(3) Upon the completion of the program, applicants must return to the original university in which he/she used to study.
2. Schedule
3. Documents to be submitted
Guideline for the Application［PDF］
** Number the document 1 through 8 in the right upper corner**
4. Examination
Japanese written examination and an interview.
5. List of Universities which accept students for the program
TEACHER TRAINING STUDENTS
This scholarship program is aimed at training teachers, which consists of study/training on educational administration, educational methods, specialized subject research, and observational tours and practice. The study/training is implemented in Japanese in principle, and the recipients whose Japanese language ability is insufficient shall take Japanese-language education in a Japanese language study course at the appointed university or at a university designated by MEXT.
The term is the period necessary to complete each university’s training course and should be between October 2020 and March 2022. This program is not designed to acquire Master/PhD degree and extension is not permitted.
Please make sure to read the guideline for the further information.
1. Eligibility (Details are on the guideline above)
(1) Applicants must be Saudi nationals who were born on or after April 2, 1985.
(2) Applicants must be graduates of universities or teacher training schools and are required to have worked as teacher at elementary or secondary educational institutions or teacher training schools in their home countries for more than 5 years in total as of October 1st, 2020 (University faculty members are not eligible).
(3) Applicants must return to their home country and resume their work immediately after the end of the scholarship period.
2. Schedule
3. Documents to be submitted
Guideline for the Application［PDF］
** Number the document 1 through 8 in the right upper corner**
4. Examination
English and Japanese written examinations and an interview.
5. List of Universities which accept students for the program
For any inquiry, please read FAQs below first and contact Cultural and Educational Section (Only in Japanese or English)
【Frequent Asked Questions】
Can I take examination at Consulate-General of Japan in Jeddah?
- No. We only hold the exam & interview at the Embassy of Japan in Riyadh.
I have an important appointment on February 9. Can you change the exam date?
- No. We only hold the exam & interview on that day.
I do not have Saudi nationality but I have permanent residency in Saudi Arabia. Can I apply?
- No. Please contact the Japanese Embassy at your nationality. (Please note that some countries may not offer the same program.)
I would like to bring my family member/ maharam to Japan. Is it possible?
- Please note that under the MEXT scholarship program, the allowance and plane ticket fare will be covered only for the student who passed the exam and the screening. If you wish to bring your family to Japan, Japanese government will not pay for his/her visa, allowance or plane ticket fare. Visa processing time and necessary documents may vary depending on how you are related to the family member who wishes to go to Japan with you.
Do I have to submit my photos with the application?
- Yes, under any circumistances, submission of your photos is necessary. You may wear hijab, shemagh or ghutra, but your face has to be shown clearly.
My principal/ supervisor cannot speak English. Can the recommendation letter be in Arabic?
- Original letter can be Arabic but we need all the documents to be translated into English or Japanese.
I only have certificates in Arabic. Is it ok?
- Original certificates can be Arabic but we need all the documents to be translated into English or Japanese.
(c) Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia
Address of Embassy of Japan
Culture Section, Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia
A-11 Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 4095, Riyadh 11491
ATTENTION
Any delay on the arrival of the documents or any missing document will result automatic failure. The submitted documents will NOT be returned to the applicant.
JAPANESE STUDIES STUDENTS
The recipient of this Scholarship will join a study course (within 1 year) of Japanese language/Japanese culture at a Japanese university.
Please make sure to read the guideline for the details of the program and conditions for the application.
1. Eligibility (Details are on the guideline above)
(1) Applicants must be Saudi nationals who were born between April 2, 1990 and April 1, 2002.
(2) Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students in faculties or schools majoring in Japanese language or Japanese culture at a university outside Japan at the time of arriving in and leaving Japan. Applicants are required to have engaged in Japanese studies at a university for a total period of one year or more as of April 1, 2020.
(3) Upon the completion of the program, applicants must return to the original university in which he/she used to study.
2. Schedule
| January 16 (Thu) | Final date for application submission |
| January 30 (Thu) | Result Announcement (Document Screening) |
| February 9 (Sun) | Written Exam and Interview at the Embassy of Japan in Riyadh |
| February 16 (Sun) *TBC | Result Announcement (Embassy of Japan will contact you by phone or email) |
| Late of May 2020 | Final Result Announcement (Embassy of Japan will contact you by phone or email) |
| September or October 2020 | Departure to Japan |
3. Documents to be submitted
Guideline for the Application［PDF］
| 1 Application Form (Prescribed forms) *Photograph or digital image: Size 4.5 x 3.5cm, upper half body, full-faced |
1 original |
| 2 Placement Preference Application Form (Prescribed forms) | 1 original |
| 3 Certified academic transcript from the university the applicant is currently attending *Please mark subjects related to Japanese language and Japanese culture | 1 original |
| 4 Documents verifying that the applicant has studied the Japanese language for at least one year in total (Only for those who cannot verify it by Document 3 above.) | 1 original |
| 5 Certificate of university enrollment | 1 original |
| 6 Recommendation from the head of or academic advisor at the university currently attending [Format Sample] | 1 original |
| 7 Certificate of Health (Required only after the exam and interview) | 1 original |
| 8 If the applicant has qualifications concerning Japanese-language ability, documented proof of such qualifications | 1 copy |
4. Examination
Japanese written examination and an interview.
5. List of Universities which accept students for the program
TEACHER TRAINING STUDENTS
This scholarship program is aimed at training teachers, which consists of study/training on educational administration, educational methods, specialized subject research, and observational tours and practice. The study/training is implemented in Japanese in principle, and the recipients whose Japanese language ability is insufficient shall take Japanese-language education in a Japanese language study course at the appointed university or at a university designated by MEXT.
The term is the period necessary to complete each university’s training course and should be between October 2020 and March 2022. This program is not designed to acquire Master/PhD degree and extension is not permitted.
Please make sure to read the guideline for the further information.
1. Eligibility (Details are on the guideline above)
(1) Applicants must be Saudi nationals who were born on or after April 2, 1985.
(2) Applicants must be graduates of universities or teacher training schools and are required to have worked as teacher at elementary or secondary educational institutions or teacher training schools in their home countries for more than 5 years in total as of October 1st, 2020 (University faculty members are not eligible).
(3) Applicants must return to their home country and resume their work immediately after the end of the scholarship period.
2. Schedule
| January 16 (Thu) | Final date for application submission |
| January 30 (Thu) | Result Announcement (Application Screening) |
| February 9 (Sun) | Written Exam and Interview at the Embassy of Japan in Riyadh |
| February 16 (Sun) *TBC | Result Announcement (Embassy of Japan will contact you by phone or email) |
| Late of May 2020 | Final Result Announcement (Embassy of Japan will contact you by phone or email) |
| September or October 2020 | Departure to Japan |
3. Documents to be submitted
Guideline for the Application［PDF］
| 1 Application Form (Prescribed forms) *Photograph or digital image: Size 4.5 x 3.5cm, upper half body, full-faced |
1 original 1 copy |
| 2 Placement Preference Application Form (Prescribed forms) | 1 original |
| 3 Certified grade transcript for each academic year | 1 original 1 copy |
| 4 The diploma from the last university attended (a photocopy attested by the school authority concerned is acceptable as a substitute for the diploma.) | 1 original 1 copy |
| 5 Certificate of employment (issued by the present employer) | 1 original 1 copy |
| 6 Recommendation from the head of the department that the applicant belongs to [Sample Format] | 1 original 1 copy |
| 7 Certificate of Health (Required only after the exam and interview) | 1 original 1 copy |
| 8 If the applicant has qualifications concerning Japanese language ability, documented proof of such qualifications | 2 copies |
4. Examination
English and Japanese written examinations and an interview.
5. List of Universities which accept students for the program
For any inquiry, please read FAQs below first and contact Cultural and Educational Section (Only in Japanese or English)
【Frequent Asked Questions】
Can I take examination at Consulate-General of Japan in Jeddah?
- No. We only hold the exam & interview at the Embassy of Japan in Riyadh.
I have an important appointment on February 9. Can you change the exam date?
- No. We only hold the exam & interview on that day.
I do not have Saudi nationality but I have permanent residency in Saudi Arabia. Can I apply?
- No. Please contact the Japanese Embassy at your nationality. (Please note that some countries may not offer the same program.)
I would like to bring my family member/ maharam to Japan. Is it possible?
- Please note that under the MEXT scholarship program, the allowance and plane ticket fare will be covered only for the student who passed the exam and the screening. If you wish to bring your family to Japan, Japanese government will not pay for his/her visa, allowance or plane ticket fare. Visa processing time and necessary documents may vary depending on how you are related to the family member who wishes to go to Japan with you.
Do I have to submit my photos with the application?
- Yes, under any circumistances, submission of your photos is necessary. You may wear hijab, shemagh or ghutra, but your face has to be shown clearly.
My principal/ supervisor cannot speak English. Can the recommendation letter be in Arabic?
- Original letter can be Arabic but we need all the documents to be translated into English or Japanese.
I only have certificates in Arabic. Is it ok?
- Original certificates can be Arabic but we need all the documents to be translated into English or Japanese.
(c) Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia