MEXT Japanese Studies 2022-2023

matchagelato said:

Hello guys. I've been wandering around this website and hoped to spot any MEXT Japanese Studies category applicants for 2022-23?

Here in Australia, we had done a written exam and an interview for the first screening in March.

There were no official notifications regarding whether I had passed the first screening or not, but I am going to assume that I had since the embassy asked for my x-ray (since it says "only those who pass the first screening are required to undergo x-ray" on the embassy website). Though, no further update since then. Just eager to see the progress in other places too.

Hoping to hear shares regarding this year's applications around the world and keeping each other updated and less anxious hehe.

I'm also curious about the 2021-22 recipients' experience in Japan under COVID as well!

Cheers,
Gelato

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pk81001926 said:

Hi matchagelato!,
I'm From India seeking to apply for Embassy recommend MEXT undergraduate Degree course scholarship, Here in India the Application process hasn't been started yet , hopefully it'll be in May

Hope You're are doing fine,Also how did you sent those documents? (seperately, copies and original) How was your interview,is it hard?

Hope you Reply soon

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matchagelato said:

Hi there,
Sorry for the late reply.
I think we are not applying for the same category. The MEXT scholarship has a few categories, the one I am applying for lasts for a year for Japanese studies, and the one you are applying for belongs to 4/5 years undergraduate category, I assume?

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pk81001926 said:

Yes, I'm applying for BBA btw how was your interview ? I'm really nervous and what about those two questions ( what's your trigger and how could you contribute), I'm really looking forward for your reply

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matchagelato said:

The interview lasted for 20 minutes and I answered two of the questions in Japanese and the rest in English. Some questions were in relation to the two questions you have mentioned, but some of them were about your confidence in living and studying overseas. Don't be nervous because the interviewers were really nice and just continue along with the conversation. Make sure you have a clear mind about what you want to study (the more specific the best I think).
Good luck to you!

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jaspion said:

Hello, I am also applying for this scholarship, from Brazil, though my process seems to have been a little different (I'm applying through embassy btw).

I sent the initial documents, passed the written test and the interview and then finally sent the rest of the documents. I had to have an X-ray but didn't have to send the actual exam or anything, just the health certificate form signed and filled by the doctor. I was told by the embassy after all of this that I'd know whether I passed the second screening about two months before the actual flight (they explicitly said it'd be sudden...), and that the flight is usually around the end of September or beginning of October, which is a lot later than I thought. Still no update, but going by what they said I'll probably only hear something in July (if I even passed).

There's also a boy from my school (in a class more advanced than me) who passed first screening and is also currently waiting the final answer.
I wish everyone luck, hope we can all pass. Here's hoping!

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jaspion said:

Hello, I am also applying for this scholarship, from Brazil, though my process seems to have been a little different (I'm applying through embassy btw).

I sent the initial documents, passed the written test and the interview and then finally sent the rest of the documents. I had to have an X-ray but didn't have to send the actual exam or anything, just the health certificate form signed and filled by the doctor. I was told by the embassy after all of this that I'd know whether I passed the second screening about two months before the actual flight (they explicitly said it'd be sudden...), and that the flight is usually around the end of September or beginning of October, which is a lot later than I thought. Still no update, but going by what they said I'll probably only hear something in July (if I even passed).

There's also a boy from my school (in a class more advanced than me) who passed first screening and is also currently waiting the final answer.
I wish everyone luck, hope we can all pass. Here's hoping!

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pk81001926 said:

Hi, thanks for the reply

I wonder what are your School grades,
What about the test (especially math) and interview, Was it difficult ?

How many applicants was there by the time of you application and how many got selected?

Hope you Reply soon.

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matchagelato said:

Hey Jaspion,
Welcome aboard!
The procedure was pretty much the same here in Australia and still no update yet. Hopefully, we will have some updates by the end of next month, or if not, in early July. Good luck to you too!!!


Hi PK,
The MEXT scholarship we are applying for is for undergrad students of Japanese Studies (or language etc) major only. It is different to the one you are applying. There are no mathematics or other tests required other than the Japanese test (the same one for the research scholarship if you are interested) for the Japanese Studies category.
A link to the past exams if interested (inc. undergrad exams): Qualifying Examinations for Applicants for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships - Examination Questions｜Application Process｜Scholarships Offered by Private Organizations｜Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Students｜Planning studies in Japan｜Essential guide for international students considering study in Japan
I think the application for the undergrad scholarship has opened now. Good luck!!!

Gelato.

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pk81001926 said:

Thank you, I was applying for UG humanities, there they have math, Japanese and English test, I've already sent an application to the embassy by courier, it'll be helpful if you share your interview and examination experience, although that was I'm asking about in this forum, To be honest I'm really worried and nervous about the interview and the examination, even though I'm preparing for the test,

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Samusu said:

Hey everyone - I wasn't planning to apply this year but hey why not.

In the interview, do they ask about your research project? Mine is a bit tragic at the moment lol.

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matchagelato said:

Hey PK,
Sorry for the late reply. I think it would be great to share info in the forum for future reference. Let's stick to this forum!

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Samusu said:

Hey everyone - I wasn't planning to apply this year but hey why not.

In the interview, do they ask about your research project? Mine is a bit tragic at the moment lol.

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matchagelato said:

Hello Bluesummer,

Glad to hear from more people!
Mine are similar to yours,
1. Kyoto Uni
2. Kobe Uni
3. Osaka Uni

No updates regarding the second screening yet, but hopefully they would arrive by the end of July?
Good luck!

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Kkkate said:

Hello! I also applied for the Japanese Studies program. I passed the interview and the japanese exam, and the people from embassy told me that the final results should come by the end of the middle of the year lol. Which is June but I think it's gonna take more than that based on forums in the past. Was anyone else informed when the results should come?

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