Guideline for MEXT(Japanese Goverment) Scholarship 2024 – By Embassy of Japan In Ethiopia, May 10 2023
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Guideline for MEXT Scholarship 2024 – By Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia
1. Eligible Nationality
Only those with Ethiopian Nationality can apply through the Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia. Non-Ethiopian citizens need apply through the Japanese Embassy/Consulates in their country of citizenship.
2. Types of Scholarship
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The Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia only offers:
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A. Research Student program
Applicants MUST read through the Application Guidelines below and follow the instructions. Application Forms along with Certificate of Health, and Recommendation Letter should be submitted to the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country. These documents can be printed out and filled in by hand-written, typed out, or filled in with software applications and printed out.
| Application Guidelines |
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Application Guidelines for Research Students |
| Application Guidelines for Research Students (in Japanese) |
| Application Forms |
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| Application Form for FY2024 |
| Placement Preference Application Form for FY2024 |
| Field of Study and Research Plan |
| Certificate of Health Note: Certificate of Health must be filled in by a professional medical doctor. |
| Recommendation Letter Sample Note: This is a sample. Any form/style of letter is to be accepted. |
B. Undergraduate Student program
Applicants MUST read through the Application Guidelines below and follow the instructions. Application Forms along with Certificate of Health, and Recommendation Letter should be submitted to the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country. These documents can be printed out and filled in by hand-written, typed out, or filled in with software applications and printed out.
| Application Guidelines |
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| Application Guidelines for Undergraduate Students |
| Application Guidelines for Undergraduate Students (in Japanese) |
| Application Forms |
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| Application Form for FY2024 |
| Direct Placement Preference Application Form for FY2024 |
| Certificate of Health Note: Certificate of Health must be filled in by a professional medical doctor. |
| Recommendation Letter Sample Note: This is a sample. Any form/style of letter is to be accepted. |
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C. College of Technology Student program
Applicants MUST read through the Application Guidelines below and follow the instructions. Application Forms along with Certificate of Health, and Recommendation Letter should be submitted to the Japanese embassy or consulate general in your country. These documents can be printed out and filled in by hand-written, typed out, or filled in with software applications and printed out.
| Application Guidelines |
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| Application Guidelines for College of Technology (KOSEN) Students |
| Application Guidelines for College of Technology (KOSEN) Students (in Japanese) |
| Application Forms |
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| Application Form for FY2024 |
| Majors and Related Key Terms for Fields of Study |
| Certificate of Health Note: Certificate of Health must be filled in by a professional medical doctor. |
| Recommendation Letter Sample Note: This is a sample. Any form/style of letter is to be accepted. |
* Please click the above programs for application forms, guidelines and further information.
* The Embassy do not process applications for other programs.
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3. Submission of the application
All the application documents need to be sent by postal service to the address below. Submitting applications by hand or Email is not acceptable. The deadline for applications to reach the Embassy is by Monday 22 May, 2023.
Embassy of Japan
Cultural and Press Division (MEXT Scholarship)
P.O. Box 5650
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
4. Point of Attention
・Any change in the schedule of the application process will be announced here, it will not be informed individually. Please visit this website regularly for updates.
・Copy of Graduate Certification with Original University stamp that Embassy can accept as Original Graduate Certification.
・Transcript with student copy is fine, but it needs Original university stamp.
・Recommendation letter needs Original sign and Original stamp.
・Please read the guideline carefully before you apply to make sure you meet all qualifications required.
・Documents submitted are non-returnable.
・All application documents need to be typed. Hand written application would not be accepted.
・All documents have to be printed out vertically with A4 paper.
・Photo should be glued, not stapled.
Screening process
・Document Screening
Applicants must submit sets of documents as enumerated in Application Guideline to the Embassy of Japan no later than Monday 22 May, 2023. Incomplete application and application received after this date will not be processed.
・Written Examination (tentatively in the end of June)
Those who pass the Documentary Screening will be invited to the Written Examination.
・Interview (tentatively in the end of June)
Those who pass the Written Examination will proceed to Interview Session.
*Written Exam and Interview will be conducted physically in the Embassy of Japan in Addis Ababa on two days in a row.
・Issuance of Passing Certificate for the Primary Screening (tentatively in later July)
Those who pass the abovementioned process are issued a Passing Certificate for the Primary Screening to be apply for Japanese universities.
2. Secondary Screening
The Secondary Screening will be conducted in Tokyo, based upon the evaluation of the examination and application set submitted to the Embassy. There will not be any physical exam or interview in this process.
This screening will be conducted worldwide competition.
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