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Each year, the Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, Government of Japan) offers scholarships to foreign students for (1) research study, (2) professional training, (3) teacher training, (4) Japanese studies and (5) Undergraduate Student Scholarships. The Consulate in Boston provides application opportunities to American citizens living in New England. A brief outline of each type of scholarship is given below. For an application and further details, please contact the Consulate.
- Research Student Scholarships are available to graduate level students wishing to conduct specific research proposals at Japanese universities in the fields of the Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. The applications must be received by May 31, 2006.
- Professional Training Scholarships are available to high school graduates wishing to study at Japanese professional training schools. The fields of study include civil engineering, architecture, electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunication, nutrition, infant education, secretarial studies, hotel management, tourism, fashion/dressmaking, design, and photography. The applications must be received by May 31, 2006.
- Teacher Training Scholarships are available to teachers of Japanese as a foreign language wishing to study at Japanese universities for professional improvement. The application deadline is usually in early April (2006 Deadline: Friday, March 10th).
- Japanese Studies Scholarships are available to undergraduate students wishing to pursue studies in Japanese language and culture at Japanese universities. The application deadline is usually in early April (2006 Deadline: Friday, March 10th).
- Undergraduate Student Scholarships are for high school graduates who wish to study at a Japanese university. The scholarship includes one year of Japanese language training at a Japanese language school prior entrance to the Japanese university for four years of undergraduate studies. The applications must be received by May 31, 2006.
*Please note that each scholarship has its own individual guidelines and qualifications. Please read everything carefully. Applicants must apply through a Japanese Embassy or Consulate in the country where they hold citizenship, the Consulate in Boston has scholarship information applicable to U.S. citizen ONLY.
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