@Hakkaifan : The English exam looks like those of 2008/2009, but not 2010. The texts comprehension is very simple. To my mind, the most difficult exercice is the third one in which you have to find the wrong sentences. Keep on training with the old exams, it helps a lot !
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Yes, it matters. MEXT wants to invest in the best students (it is safer). But I think motivation is more important. Students with not so good academic record may be really motivated and if they have an excellent project and convince the jury, they can have the scholarship. But with your academic record and your project, I think you have a good chance to be chosen.