Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho/MEXT) of the Government of Japan offers scholarships to foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities.
Only Canadian citizens living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, The Northwest Territories, and Nunavut can apply for these programs through the Consulate-General of Japan at Calgary, Canada. Necessary forms can be downloaded from web page links below. If you have difficulty downloading, please contact us with your mailing address. For those that are nationals of a country other than Canada which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government you must apply via the appropriate Japanese embassy or consulate in your country of citizenship.
NOTE: Please be aware that interviews and tests for applicants within the jurisdiction of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, The Northwest Territories, and Nunavut will take place at the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary.
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| Below are the three categories of scholarships available through the Consulate General of Japan in Calgary. |
| Japanese Studies Students |
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| Currently Open For Application: |
Yes |
| Departure In: |
Usually October (See Guidelines) |
| Application Deadline: |
March 2, 2012 |
| Interview & Test Date: |
TBA |
| Qualifications: |
See Guidelines (links below) |
| Term of Scholarship: |
The period necessary to complete the accepting university's study course, which should be approximately one year from October (the starting month for the study course). Extension of the term is not allowed. |
| Benefits: |
Monthly Allowance, Transportation to and from Japan as per designated by MEXT, School Fees. |
| Guidelines, Application and Related Documents Downloads |
Application Guidelines
Application Form
Application Annex
Recommendation Form
Health Certificate |
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| Send Applications & Related Documents to: |
Information and Culture |
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Consulate General of Japan in Calgary |
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2300 TransCanada Tower |
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450 - 1st Street SW |
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Calgary, Alberta, T2P 5H1 |
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| For More Information Email: |
info@cl.mofa.go.jp |
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| Undergraduate Students |
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| Currently Open For Application: |
No |
| Departure In: |
In principle the beginning of April, (applicant must be able to leave between April 1st and 7th) |
| Application Deadline: |
TBA |
| Interview & Test Date: |
TBA |
| Qualifications: |
See Guidelines (link below) |
| Term of Scholarship: |
Scholarship awards will be tenable for five years from April, 2012 to March 2017 including one year prep course in Japanese language and other courses. For scholarship grantees majoring in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or a six-year course in pharmacy, the term is seven years until March 2019. |
| Benefits: |
Monthly Allowance, Transportation to and from Japan as per designated by MEXT, School Fees. |
| Guidelines, Application and Related Documents Download Page |
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0307e.html |
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| Research Students |
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| Currently Open For Application: |
No |
| Departure In: |
April or October |
| Application Deadline: |
TBA |
| Interview & Test Date: |
TBA (late June/early July) |
| Qualifications: |
See Guidelines (link below) |
| Term of Scholarship: |
Dependant upon the course the grantee takes in Japan (see Guidelines) |
| Benefits: |
Monthly Allowance, Transportation to and from Japan as per designated by MEXT, School Fees. |
| Guidelines, Application and Related Documents Download Page |
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0307e.html |
