MEXT Scholarship through University Recommendation

[tomoni]

Question: I just got accepted to a university and was recommended for the MEXT scholarship. The university asked me to transfer 280,000 yen for the admission fee to secure my position for the MEXT. Is this regular procedure? I've never of this regulations before. Wouldn't it be weird for a university to ask money from a student who doesn't have money and is asking for a scholarship from the uni.....?
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There are many kinds of scholarships that universities can recommend you to. MEXT actually is not a specific scholarship, Because MEXT offer several types of scholarships. Normally, universities have so many slots allotted to them, and so when they recommend someone for that scholarship they are usually accepted. The 280,000 and you talk about is the fee for the first semester.

Depending on the situation, your university may be asking you to pay, so that you are an enrolled and registered student, so you will then be eligible for a scholarship. This might not be what everyone calls a MEXT scholarship, but some other program that is funded by the ministry (MEXT). What everyone loosely refers to as The MEXT usually has a full tuition waiver point-to-point airfare and ¥144,000 per month support for the duration of the program.

Since the first semester has already started, I assume you're in Japan ( let your program starts in October ) The other thing you can do to delay payment is to request a 50% tuition waiver which all national universities are able to give based upon your income. If you apply for this, then your tuition will be delayed until probably the end of the term because they have to evaluate your application. However doing this may, depending on the regulations of your particular program and institution, make you a self paying student and therefore not eligible for the scholarship you're applying for. The best thing to do is to go to gakumu and ask.

This is actually my advice to you, the reason I'm giving some details or possible ideas is to show you that probably no one can answer your question correctly except for someone in the student office (gakumu).

Unfortunately sometimes many people share information based on their experience, and regardless of experience, the facts/realities may be different.

Best thing: ask the university.

 

[DezireeAngel]

Hello there, I'm from the Philippines. I was notified too last December 2015 that I was accepted by Osaka U Graduate school of Engineering and recommended for MEXT and this January 2016 took my email-based exam (for MEXT) and by mid February was notified again that I was accepted by Osaka U and then selected as final candidate for MEXT. By first week of March Osaka U sent me application form, pledge and Research Proposal form (I forgot the real name for this form but this intends us to write a proposal). Then my sensei asked for the nearest airport in my place and to which airport I would prefer to land. (Osaka or Kansai)

I am still waiting though for the final result. I've read blogs wherein they said that if they asked for pledge form it means that you already have a shot on it.

Tips for the Research Proposal, if you're applying for Uni Recommendation, make sure that your research would be aligned to your sensei's field of study. This would give you higher chances of getting the slot, plus it would give an impression that you're really fit to work/study under the supervision of your adviser since you have same wavelength

 

[mari30]

Hello there, I'm from the Philippines. I was notified too last December 2015 that I was accepted by Osaka U Graduate school of Engineering and recommended for MEXT and this January 2016 took my email-based exam (for MEXT) and by mid February was notified again that I was accepted by Osaka U and then selected as final candidate for MEXT. By first week of March Osaka U sent me application form, pledge and Research Proposal form (I forgot the real name for this form but this intends us to write a proposal). Then my sensei asked for the nearest airport in my place and to which airport I would prefer to land. (Osaka or Kansai)

I am still waiting though for the final result. I've read blogs wherein they said that if they asked for pledge form it means that you already have a shot on it.

Tips for the Research Proposal, if you're applying for Uni Recommendation, make sure that your research would be aligned to your sensei's field of study. This would give you higher chances of getting the slot, plus it would give an impression that you're really fit to work/study under the supervision of your adviser since you have same wavelength

Dear DezireeAngel, congratulations !

There are two categories of MEXT Scholarship by University Recommendation.
1) General Category
2) Priority Graduate Programs

The deadline for submitting the documents to MEXT is different for each category. Typically, in the General Category Scholarship the Universities should send the documents to MEXT by mid-february and the final result are announced in May by MEXT.

In the Priority Graduate Programs the Universities send the documents to MEXT by mid-April and the final results are announced in July.

The students that are recommended under the Priority Graduate Programs almost always are accepted by MEXT. Instead, those students recommended via General Category can be declined by the Ministry.

Good Luck on your application. Let's share our results as soon as possible...!
Best regards,
Mari

 

[DezireeAngel]

Dear DezireeAngel, congratulations !

There are two categories of MEXT Scholarship by University Recommendation.
1) General Category
2) Priority Graduate Programs

The deadline for submitting the documents to MEXT is different for each category. Typically, in the General Category Scholarship the Universities should send the documents to MEXT by mid-february and the final result are announced in May by MEXT.

In the Priority Graduate Programs the Universities send the documents to MEXT by mid-April and the final results are announced in July.

The students that are recommended under the Priority Graduate Programs almost always are accepted by MEXT. Instead, those students recommended via General Category can be declined by the Ministry.

Good Luck on your application. Let's share our results as soon as possible...!
Best regards,
Mari

Hello Mari,

Thank you! I think mine's under Priority Graduate Programs? Err. I'm really not sure. I applied for MS-Ph.D Graduate School of Engineering (Biotechnology) at Osaka University. And as far as I can remember, the admin notified me for the pledge etc.forms before 1st week of April. May I know to which University and Program you applied?

God bless!

 

[Lawrence1]

Anyone else going to Todai this October?

 

[mari30]

Hi Lawrence1, Did you receive the final confirmation from MEXT ?

I was recommended to MEXT under the General Category but the final decision from MEXT has not arrived at my University.

According to MEXT's schedule the results will be announced this month for the General Category and in July for the "Priority Programs".

 

[Lawrence1]

Hi Lawrence1, Did you receive the final confirmation from MEXT ?

I was recommended to MEXT under the General Category but the final decision from MEXT has not arrived at my University.

According to MEXT's schedule the results will be announced this month for the General Category and in July for the "Priority Programs".

well my acceptance is a little different. I applied under mext directly from the university through the university recommended. When I was formally accepted by the university, they informed me that I would receive a University of Tokyo Fellowship rather than a MEXT scholarship. So I actually don't have to wait.

 

[DezireeAngel]

Hi Lawrence1, Did you receive the final confirmation from MEXT ?

I was recommended to MEXT under the General Category but the final decision from MEXT has not arrived at my University.

According to MEXT's schedule the results will be announced this month for the General Category and in July for the "Priority Programs".

Hello Mari!
How are you? Any update?

 

[SayuKami21]

Hello! i applied this year via embassy recommendation, but i didn't pass the Japanese test so i was cut off from the selection, now I'm thinking of applying via the university recommendation but I've got some questions:
1) I got accepted by 3 universities, so can i ask the 3 of them for the recommendation or do i have to choose one?
2) Is there a problem with me applying via University if i already got rejected by Embassy?

 

[DezireeAngel]

Hello! i applied this year via embassy recommendation, but i didn't pass the Japanese test so i was cut off from the selection, now I'm thinking of applying via the university recommendation but I've got some questions:
1) I got accepted by 3 universities, so can i ask the 3 of them for the recommendation or do i have to choose one?
2) Is there a problem with me applying via University if i already got rejected by Embassy?

Hello there. There shouldn't be any problem since you have received the result of your embassy application. You can freely apply thru University recommendation. I think you can email them all expressing your interest in their University. Email them individually by addressing the letter to the sensei/Faculty Head Professor of the lab. In your letter make sure that you express your intent/interest on that certain University. Highlight your educational attainment and achievements, as well as your publications such as thesis. You may want to attach your cv/resume and your proposed study aligned to the University sensei's interest. Of course they wouldn't entertain you if your proposal is not aligned to their working project. Those who will reply are most likely interested in your application and will most likely help you on getting the MEXT scholarshio. If it happens that all of them replied and expressed their interest in you, choose the University that you really like the most. Because if you pursue on 3 applications and if they all recommended you. You'll be disqualified.

 

[tracyphan]

Hi all,
Has anyone got news from MEXT? I was recommended by Nagoya university for enrollment of this October however it's little bit strange since the Administration Dept told me that result will only be out until Mid August.
Hmmm... Not sure of which category I'm being recommend.

 

[insh]

Hello all!
I am part of the PGP nomination. I know final results will be announced in July, but does anyone know around when? The beginning or end of July?

Are there any other PGP candidates here?

I know that my chances for getting the scholarship are very high, but as long as I don't get any formal confirmation I can't help but feel stressed

 

[DezireeAngel]

Hello all!
I am part of the PGP nomination. I know final results will be announced in July, but does anyone know around when? The beginning or end of July?

Are there any other PGP candidates here?

I know that my chances for getting the scholarship are very high, but as long as I don't get any formal confirmation I can't help but feel stressed

Hello there insh, Mari told me and some blogs too that PGP nominates are almost likely to be granted by MEXT scholarship. Since this is a program that only nominates exact # of students based on mext slot given to them.

I'm also under PGP. I emailed my sensei 2 weeks ago since the waiting game is making me anxious day by day, and he replied by telling me not to worry, have patience and that I will receive my official letter at hand this early July. Hope this helps!

 

[DezireeAngel]

Hi all,
Has anyone got news from MEXT? I was recommended by Nagoya university for enrollment of this October however it's little bit strange since the Administration Dept told me that result will only be out until Mid August.
Hmmm... Not sure of which category I'm being recommend.

Hello Tracy you can actually Google the list of programs under general category and Priority Graduate Programs. Anyhow, official results/acceptance letter by post will be delivered starting from early July. let's all share our good news (let's claim it!) As soon as we get our acceptance letter, shall we?

 

[tracyphan]

Hello Tracy you can actually Google the list of programs under general category and Priority Graduate Programs. Anyhow, official results/acceptance letter by post will be delivered starting from early July. let's all share our good news (let's claim it!) As soon as we get our acceptance letter, shall we?

Hi Deziree, thank you for your kind answer. Actually I've checked the program list but mine is not of PGP. The thing is that it is not either general category for sure since general nominees will get the result around May. This makes me so confused now...
Anw, yes, let's keep each other updated!

 

[DezireeAngel]

Hi Deziree, thank you for your kind answer. Actually I've checked the program list but mine is not of PGP. The thing is that it is not either general category for sure since general nominees will get the result around May. This makes me so confused now...
Anw, yes, let's keep each other updated!

Oh I think this year the result would be released by early July to Mid August. And your administration department knows well when results would be released per year, so don't be discouraged. Let's all hear from each other soon. Just got 1 more week to go and it would be JULY MONTH. #TheWaitIsOver

 

[rizkymutiara]

Hello all!
I am part of the PGP nomination. I know final results will be announced in July, but does anyone know around when? The beginning or end of July?

Are there any other PGP candidates here?

I know that my chances for getting the scholarship are very high, but as long as I don't get any formal confirmation I can't help but feel stressed

Hello Insh,
I applied for MEXT scholarship and was recommeded by Osaka University at Graduate School of Engineering for this October. My professor secretary told me that the result will be on June/July. she didnt give me the date but last year,my friend got the result from MEXT around 10th July. Hope the final result will be announced soon!

 

[DezireeAngel]

Hello Insh,
I applied for MEXT scholarship and was recommeded by Osaka University at Graduate School of Engineering for this October. My professor secretary told me that the result will be on June/July. she didnt give me the date but last year,my friend got the result from MEXT around 10th July. Hope the final result will be announced soon!

Hello Rizky! We are in the same lab! I hope to hear from you soon

 

[rizkymutiara]

Hello Rizky! We are in the same lab! I hope to hear from you soon

Hi Deziree
Lets share our good news and see you very soon!

 

[DezireeAngel]

Hi Deziree
Lets share our good news and see you very soon!

Let me rephrase my previous post. "We're in the same University and program! Hahahahaha! I'm under Sensei Muranaka cell technology"
Few more days and hello JULY!

 

[Lemylinh]

Hi there,
I am a nominee under PGP and my university informed that the final result will be came out by the end of July. Any earlier time from any university? I think I just can't wait if it is mid of August.
Keep calm and share the information.
Btw, anyone coming to Ritsumeikan Uni?

 

[DezireeAngel]

Hi there,
I am a nominee under PGP and my university informed that the final result will be came out by the end of July. Any earlier time from any university? I think I just can't wait if it is mid of August.
Keep calm and share the information.
Btw, anyone coming to Ritsumeikan Uni?

My sensei from Osaka U told me that I will receive my letter at hand by early July. Some say that last year it was July 10 when they received the good news. Keep us updated and let's share our results

 

[insh]

Hello there insh, Mari told me and some blogs too that PGP nominates are almost likely to be granted by MEXT scholarship. Since this is a program that only nominates exact # of students based on mext slot given to them.

I'm also under PGP. I emailed my sensei 2 weeks ago since the waiting game is making me anxious day by day, and he replied by telling me not to worry, have patience and that I will receive my official letter at hand this early July. Hope this helps!

Hi Deziree! Thanks for your quick reply, and sorry for my slow reply. I know that I am likely to be granted the scholarship, but it is still making me nervous.

Let's keep each other updated!

 

[insh]

Hello Insh,
I applied for MEXT scholarship and was recommeded by Osaka University at Graduate School of Engineering for this October. My professor secretary told me that the result will be on June/July. she didnt give me the date but last year,my friend got the result from MEXT around 10th July. Hope the final result will be announced soon!

Hi Rizky! Good to hear that, I really hope we'll get the news within two weeks. That'd be so great, haha. Then I can stop stressing and start preparing seriously.

 

[Lemylinh]

I heard that Titech (Tokodai) noticed the final result. Anyone has received the email from your university?
P/S: I haven't heard any new information and I'm kinda nervous now.