MEXT Scholarship (Graduate Students) 2017

[madphysicist]

Hi everyone,

is it normal that the applications haven't started yet in my country? I e-mailed the embassy, still waiting for an answer :/

Since every embassy is on a different time schedule it is possible the applications haven't started, but it seems unlikely. The thing I would advise you to do is what you've already done - contact the embassy and ask.

Which embassy is it? Portugal? My Portuguese isn't good enough to google and check if they're open...

 

[tanyssg]

Since every embassy is on a different time schedule it is possible the applications haven't started, but it seems unlikely. The thing I would advise you to do is what you've already done - contact the embassy and ask.

Which embassy is it? Portugal? My Portuguese isn't good enough to google and check if they're open...

I just got the answer that the applications have already started, it's just the scholarship's page on the website that isn't updated yet. thank you anyway

By the way, in the research proposal I only had in consideration the two years that I intend to spend as a research student (even in the timetable) and just mentioned briefly about my plans of a master's course. However, I read somewhere that you should have those years as a master's student in consideration as well. I'm very confused if I should rewrite it or not Dx

 

[madphysicist]

By the way, in the research proposal I only had in consideration the two years that I intend to spend as a research student (even in the timetable) and just mentioned briefly about my plans of a master's course. However, I read somewhere that you should have those years as a master's student in consideration as well. I'm very confused if I should rewrite it or not Dx

I have seen people give different opinions about this. I think it's okay just to list the time you spend as a research student, because you are really just applying for the research student funding at the moment. When you transfer to a masters you will have to apply again for an extension to the scholarship anyway. If you are really concerned about this, you can ask your embassy about it, but I don't think it's necessary to rewrite the whole plan.

 

[SpottyGiGi]

Any other Canadians here that applied? I sent my application to Ottawa this week.

 

[bononogram]

Any other Canadians here that applied? I sent my application to Ottawa this week.

I secured one last year but am always interested in everyone's fields and research interests. I am a student of political history.

What do you study?

 

[MHL]

Hello fellow Malaysian,

Has anyone received the interview notification yet? I thought today is the latest date they would reply to our application?

 

[lamka]

Hi everyone!! Another applicant from Malaysia here. I wonder if the examination results already came out. So, if there is anyone who had already received email.Would any of you mind share it here. At least I would've know if I'm not selected.. :') Thanks a lot.

 

[MHL]

Hi everyone!! Another applicant from Malaysia here. I wonder if the examination results already came out. So, if there is anyone who had already received email.Would any of you mind share it here. At least I would've know if I'm not selected.. :') Thanks a lot.

I just received an email from the embassy for the interview.

Good luck to you!

 

[lamka]

I just received an email from the embassy for the interview.

Good luck to you!

Yeah...I got it too..Congrats!! Mine will be on 31st. you?

 

[MHL]

Yeah...I got it too..Congrats!! Mine will be on 31st. you?

Congrats to you too! Mine is on 30th.

 

[SpottyGiGi]

I secured one last year but am always interested in everyone's fields and research interests. I am a student of political history.

What do you study?

Hi! I study comparative Indo-European philology. My field has nothing to do with Japan, but there is a professor there I'd like to study under. Are your studies related to Japanese history at all?

I think they may not accept my application though as it might arrive late. I sent it from the UK this week and the tracking still indicates it hasn't been delivered. It was supposed to be delivered yesterday and I paid £60 (almost $100) for next day shipping.

 

[Cecilz21]

I secured one last year but am always interested in everyone's fields and research interests. I am a student of political history.

What do you study?

Hullo! I'm an International Studies student. For MEXT, I catered my research towards Japan's foreign policies. Am currently so nervous about the interview, I hope we all do well in it.

 

[bononogram]

Hi! I study comparative Indo-European philology. My field has nothing to do with Japan, but there is a professor there I'd like to study under. Are your studies related to Japanese history at all?

I think they may not accept my application though as it might arrive late. I sent it from the UK this week and the tracking still indicates it hasn't been delivered. It was supposed to be delivered yesterday and I paid £60 (almost $100) for next day shipping.

Canada Post is probably handling it on this side - they are terrible. I hope that they take it the postmarked date. It is not unheard of for scholarship committees to do that! Call or email the embassy?

But yes I have a Japanese connection - I have lived there before, speak and study the language, and will be doing archival research there as a part of my project.

Like @Cecilz21 I am interested in foreign policy - early 20th century foreign policy, though

 

[Cecilz21]

@hojoojoh Niceeeee~

 

[SpottyGiGi]

Canada Post is probably handling it on this side - they are terrible. I hope that they take it the postmarked date. It is not unheard of for scholarship committees to do that! Call or email the embassy?

But yes I have a Japanese connection - I have lived there before, speak and study the language, and will be doing archival research there as a part of my project.

Thanks for your advice! I contacted the embassy and they said they would accept my application since it was sent before the deadline! So relieved!

 

[bononogram]

Thanks for your advice! I contacted the embassy and they said they would accept my application since it was sent before the deadline! So relieved!

Awesome!! Good luck to you.

 

[SayuKami21]

Hi!! I'm now eagerly waiting to see if i pass the documents selection, i checked multiple times that they were alright but i can't help but feel anxious and think that there might be something wrong >.<

I just got the answer that the applications have already started, it's just the scholarship's page on the website that isn't updated yet. thank you anyway

By the way, in the research proposal I only had in consideration the two years that I intend to spend as a research student (even in the timetable) and just mentioned briefly about my plans of a master's course. However, I read somewhere that you should have those years as a master's student in consideration as well. I'm very confused if I should rewrite it or not Dx

I think that as long as you indicate that you wish to pursue a degree program is fine.

 

[Falcon]

Interview anyone for M'sia applicants?

 

[lamka]

Interview anyone for M'sia applicants?

hi there! congrats! when is your interview?

 

[Falcon]

hi there! congrats! when is your interview?

Monday. U?

 

[glamette]

Hello everyone!

I have a question about the 6 months language training period, does my advisor need to be available to advise me during this period? Two of my potential advisors said they are accepting students in Fall 2017 and since I want to arrive in April I would want to do the language training while I wait for the position under them to open up. I am very interested in studying Japanese a bit more before hand anyway so I hope I can. Good Luck everyone!

 

[lamka]

Monday. U?

both of you falcon and MHL iv on the same day...best of luck then..mine on tuesday though..what field do you study? as for me, my field of study is agriculture sc.

 

[Falcon]

both of you falcon and MHL iv on the same day...best of luck then..mine on tuesday though..what field do you study? as for me, my field of study is agriculture sc.

both of you falcon and MHL iv on the same day...best of luck then..mine on tuesday though..what field do you study? as for me, my field of study is agriculture sc.

I see. Goodnluc

both of you falcon and MHL iv on the same day...best of luck then..mine on tuesday though..what field do you study? as for me, my field of study is agriculture sc.

Gd luck! Plant Sc. What uni?

 

[lamka]

I see. Goodnluc

Gd luck! Plant Sc. What uni?

agri sc leaning towards animal production.. kyushu okayama and hokkaido ...but then I only got positive response from 1 uni...bummer...have to search another uni i think..what abt u?

 

[Falcon]

agri sc leaning towards animal production.. kyushu okayama and hokkaido...but then I only got positive response from 1 uni...bummer...have to search another uni i think..what abt u?

only one. tokyo tech..