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MEXT Scholarship (Research/Graduate students) 2018

Well, I think I might not be able to apply, the more I think about it...

I have my undergrad in Art History, but my undergrad degree was heavily focused on multiculturalism. I did fieldwork in Japan for my undergraduate thesis on cross-cultural art exchange, running an ongoing international art exhibition as a case study. The programs I am looking for are "Multicultural Studies", which my research falls under, but my undergrad is not "Multicultural Studies"... am I disqualified, right out of the gate?
 
Frida said:
The InternationUniversity of Japan has an intensive MBA program of 1 year.
Hitotsubashi also offers a 1 year MBA program as well as the McGill University in Japan.

I'm not sure if Hitotsubashi offers English courses, but you could find that out.
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My friend is starting a post-grad program at Hitotsubashi I can ask if your instrested..... if a Prof. knows you well and wants to work with they will get you a translator a friend of mine has a translator at Chiba for his Japanese Programs hey can
 
I have friend who was a engineering grad, work for a few years and manage to get into MBA course with MEXT embassy recommendation. He did link how MBA will benefit him instead of engineering course in his application package.

I would suggest you to either consult with the embassy first, or go ahead with the application and explain well in the paperwork why are you not pursuing the same major for your post-grad study, and how would your intended research/course be more beneficial. Needless to say, something like "because I like this more" won't make it through. After all, you'll be rejected anyway if the embassy/MEXT wouldn't accept your reason of changing major, all you're gonna lose is just the time spent on preparing for application, and the time spent by the person writing your recommendation letter.
 

My unfergrad is Mass Communication and I'm doing a MBA...
You just really need to link both what you have done and what you want to do. I would recommend you look into the Interdisciplinary programs, like global studies.
 
Hi guys! I'm new in here and I really do need some help to understand the MEXT process. I am actually already gaining credits for my MBA degree in my home country. But, after being exposed to Japan after an exchange program, I wanted to pursue my studies in Japan. Wouldn't it be a disadvantage for me if I disclose it in my application? Thanks a lot! Would highly appreciate your comments. ^^
 

The application process and results take a year, so if you are already studying your MBA, you will most likely have finished by the time the results come out. If you are interested in another Master's course go for that, otherwise, a doctoral course that accepts MBA graduates would be an option.

I don't think you can transfer credits for this scholarship.
 
Hi everyone!
I'm from Colombia, and I will apply this year for the MEXT Scholarship through embassy recommendation..
I'm an Interactive Media Designer who wants to study a Master in Education. I work right now as an university professor at my home country.

Regarding the things written about the coincidence between your undergraduated degree and your desired master... I think if you are able to support that decision well enough, by, for example, your job experience, or your lately research interests, it will be ok. Also, the chosen university and professor have to appreciate those things also. In other countries of the world, (specially in some kind of Universities..) this interdisciplinary - multidisciplinary approach to a subject is so well receiving. So it leads me to think.. Why in Japan won't?

In my case, I applied for the scholarship on 2014, and get until the interview and exams, but didn't pass that screening. Now I'm going to apply again, this time with a different research proposal, and of course, 3 years more of experience and thoughts of my subject..

In Colombia the application has not open yet. That's ok for me because I'm still writing my research proposal and finding professor. What about you? Have you contacted professors yet?

Glad to be part of this community
 
Hi!
I only recently found out about MEXT (among several other scholarships) and if I understand it correctly, the provided money through MEXT scholarship is enough to cover all living and study expenses during your studies, right?

I'm about to finish my B.A. in Game Design this September and I've been looking into doing my Master's in Japan in interactive/ digital arts (not game design). However, I'm a little confused as to how the application process works.
If I'm getting this right, the application period for enrollment in 2019 will start somewhere around july/august this year. Is this correct? That would mean that (best case scenario) I'd have a 1,5 years gap between my bachelor's and master's. It wouldn't be a big deal to me, but would it be a big deal to any other party involved (e.g. university, mext jury)? Or is it a common thing to maybe just work for a year before enrolling in a graduate course? I would want (need) to work on my art portfolio before applying for an arts program anyway.

So far, I've written a couple of mails to different universities which offered graduate programs in my area of interest. They were all asking for a study plan. What is a study plan? How do Master programs work in Japan? Am I expected to make an art project proposal and then work on that during my studies? How do I find a professor who would be interested in my proposal? What's the general course of action here?

Also, as of now, my Japanese proficiency is probably somewhere around N4-N3, making research on Universities (and moreso Professors) kind of difficult. Will this also prevent me from applying for courses in Japanese? I've been learning Japanese for almost 1 year now and I would expect to reach N2 (or at least close to N2) within the next 1,5 years before my studies in Japan would begin.

How does the thing with the different deadlines even work? I mean, If I'm applying now for a scholarship in 1,5 years - how would I know if the University would even accept my enrollment application?


Since universities are mostly free in germany, I have never been involved with scholarships. How does all of this work out in the end? It feels like an unrealistically small chance to actually manage to get through all of these interviews and application procedures, yet it seems that several thousand people receive this scholarship every year.
 
Thought I'd introduce myself as well. I'm from Israel, graduating BA in Japanese Studies this semester and trying to apply for April, My research is on a subject that is a bit sensitive, disability. I hope it goes well.

The Japanese embassy here is a bit strange, you have to ask for the application documents, they don't publish them on the website.

Anyway, good luck to us all .
 
I will be applying for Master degree course in Mechanical Engg .I am from India and was wondering if they prefer older students who have been working for some years .I will be graduating this year . Is that a problem.
@indojindesu , is it uncommon for a fresh graduate to apply.I have no job experience.
 

There are also a few disciplines exempted from this restriction but they are not technical
 
Nice to see an Indian applicant here
No, its not uncommon for a fresh graduate to apply. I was in 2nd year of my master's when I applied. I have no job experience and stuff and I got accepted.
 
I will be graduating this year with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. I contacted a professor from a university already and awaiting her reply.
@indojindesu Could you please give me some pointers regarding how to get selected from Japan embassy here. How was your experience.
My grades in college are consistent at 8 cgpa , I wanna ask a few things in detail too
 

Thats great! I hope you get a positive reply.

I wrote a blog about the process of application and stuff (link is on my profile) Have a look at it.

If you have more questions post them here I'l try to answer them.

(Btw, I'm from a non-engineering background, in case you have doubts specific to your field/engineering)
 
Hello everyone!! I'm from Venezuela and I'm gonna apply this year for this scholarship! I actually applied last year but I couldn't get past the exams, so I have been studying Japanese and I will take the JLPT N4 this year, though I want to at least get to N3 level by the time of the test so I'm totally focusing on my Japanese right now.
I've got a couple questions I would like to ask:
1) I have kept the same research proposal and my embassy told me it was OK, but I wanted to know if any of you have some thoughts regarding this.
2) I notice that this year the formats are in excel, is this just my embassy or is a Japanese Government thing?
3) The copy of the graduate certificate should be a negative one or a black and white copy is fine as long as it's certified?
4) My Dean recommendation letter is being addressed to the Japanese Government, if I get the scholarship do I have to ask for another letter directed to the University I get selected in?
Thank you in advance!!
 
Hey! I remember you from the last year's thread 頑張ってね!

1) Its ok if you keep the research proposal the same if they dont have a problem with it but try improving it (if you can)
2) I checked the embassy's website a few days back and apparently the procedure has changed (again) this year and document+forms submission has to be done online via email and they also have forms in excel format.
3) Black and white should be ok. Try asking the Embassy once. Just in case.
4) I dont think you need to change anything. The "address the letter to the dean of the university" thing is applicable to the university recommendation route. Nothing needs to be changed in the recommendation letter once you submit it.
 
@indojindesu I asked you a question on your blog , I will ask this here. My research topic is a bit different and I don't see any labs or professors engaged in such research.So is it important to research something that is already being researched upon there . Because I don't see anything related to my Research, however I found a professor related to the field of study
 
Sorry, I didnot get the notification for some reason. I have replied there as well.
Its not necessary to research something which is already being researched there. You will be asked why you want to conduct that particular research in Japan, so you need to be able to defend your research proposal.
And, Yes it should work as long as some professor is willing to supervise your research. You might have to change your research a bit later (or now if the professor replies) to fit your professor's current research.
Try asking Embassy-Recommended MEXT Scholarship 2018: How to Get Started | TranSenz: Expat Living in Japan here too. He used to work at a Japanese university so he might be able to help you too.
 
Thanks for the reply . I think I have enough reason to do the research in Japan and I think I will have to modify it a bit , so thats fine by me as long as the ultimate goal is same.
Thanks I will ask this person too
 
Hi guys,
I'm probably leaving it a bit late seeing as I've got exams coming up as well but I've just started my application documents for the non-regular research student scholarship (2018-20). I'm doing a masters in Economic History at the moment at LSE - looking at applying for the grad schools of economics at Todai, Kyoto and Hitotsubashi through UK embassy recommendation

My research proposal is going to be on the Japanese rubber industry in the interwar period (I know, fascinating) but I don't know how I'm going to come up with a detailed 'action plan' other than 'do the 6 months language training' and 'find and collect the appropriate sources' etc.
Do you guys know about the level of detail needed and/or the best way to approach it?
Also, can you audit some graduate modules as a non-regular student?

Thanks!
 
はい！頑張ります！！！That was really helpful so thank you!!

Hello! My research is on a totally different area but roughly besides the time for language training, and collect more resources, I also put things like adapting and getting the permissions I needed, I divided my methodology in 3 basic parts so I put approximately how much time each would take and at the end I put something like collecting, analyzing the data and publishing paper, hope that helps =)
 
Hi there could u help me for preparation for the application !! cause i am looking for MBA also
 
Ahh, where did the time go?!
Hello everyone and good luck this year!

Thank you for the reassurance. My materials are almost done, and I have contacted a few professors about my research. I sent my study plan to my current advisors for review. Ahhh!
 
Hi everyone
I will also apply for the MEXT scholarship for an mba and I already have a few universities I would like to study in. Do we have to contact the professors now or after we pass the first round ?
 
could u please help me to write the field of study section form
 
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