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MEXT Scholarship through University Recommendation

I have got the admission letter from university for the course in Sept 2016. Can I apply for MEXT by embassy recommendation in this April 2016?

The university also has scholarship by uni recomendation, but they will announce in July 2016. In that case, can I apply for embassy recommendation which also has a test in July 2016?
Hi there,
Guess that you're Vietnamese (from your user name, btw). What university have you got admission from? I've also got the selection for admission and MEXT scholarship recommendation from Ritsumeikan Uni, graduate school of economics. You also got the uni recommendation to MEXT or other scholarships?
It will be nice if I can make friend with you and we can share information for each other.
 
This morning I was just accepted to the University of Tokyo!!!!!! I applied for university recommended mext scholarship but they gave me a university scholarship instead. Perhaps university recommended is the better way to go!
 
This morning I was just accepted to the University of Tokyo!!!!!! I applied for university recommended mext scholarship but they gave me a university scholarship instead. Perhaps university recommended is the better way to go!
Congratulations! Thats so Awesome! :D
Which graduate school did you apply to?
 
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I applied for the school of engineering. I got in through the IME graduate program. I am so excited! I really didn't think I would get in since they give so few scholarships.
Haha ! thats great xD also since its a university scholarship, you wont have to wait for MEXT's decision (i think) so you are really lucky :D university recommendation really seems to be a better option ^^
 
Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum and your information has been a lot of help.
I recently got short listed by Todai to apply for MEXT as well. I have my education background in Canada.
Does anyone know what are the chances of getting the scholarship with university recommendation? There is a lot of paper work to fill.
I am also very confused about the paper work.
MEXT ask for the Research Plan which include the Field of Study and Study Program (Research Plan). How long do you guys write for these documents? Do you just describe the university program to MEXT?
Another document Todai asks for is the Thesis Abstract.Is this document any different than the research plan? Sorry for the silly questions. I am very confused at the moment.Please help me.
 
Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum and your information has been a lot of help.
I recently got short listed by Todai to apply for MEXT as well. I have my education background in Canada.
Does anyone know what are the chances of getting the scholarship with university recommendation? There is a lot of paper work to fill.
I am also very confused about the paper work.
MEXT ask for the Research Plan which include the Field of Study and Study Program (Research Plan). How long do you guys write for these documents? Do you just describe the university program to MEXT?
Another document Todai asks for is the Thesis Abstract.Is this document any different than the research plan? Sorry for the silly questions. I am very confused at the moment.Please help me.
Congratulations!
As far as I know thesis abstract means the abstract of thesis or the graduation project you did for your bachelor's/masters. Confirm with the university once :)
Research plan and study program is about the Research you wish to do if you get selected.
I have no idea about the chances of getting a scholarship if you are recommended by the university, but i guess your chances will be really good!
 
Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum and your information has been a lot of help.
I recently got short listed by Todai to apply for MEXT as well. I have my education background in Canada.
Does anyone know what are the chances of getting the scholarship with university recommendation? There is a lot of paper work to fill.
I am also very confused about the paper work.
MEXT ask for the Research Plan which include the Field of Study and Study Program (Research Plan). How long do you guys write for these documents? Do you just describe the university program to MEXT?
Another document Todai asks for is the Thesis Abstract.Is this document any different than the research plan? Sorry for the silly questions. I am very confused at the moment.Please help me.

Congrats on getting the shortlist for MEXT!

For the MEXT requirements I heard that most people just use the same research plan you used to apply for tokyo. You should contact the university to figure it out though. As far as I heard almost everyone that is recommended by the university for the MEXT scholarship passes the MEXT evaluation.

Thesis Abstract is likely the abstract of the undergraduate or master thesis you already did. You can probably just use the one you submitted for Tokyo.
 
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Congrats on getting the shortlist for MEXT!

For the MEXT requirements I heard that most people just use the same research plan you used to apply for tokyo. You should contact the university to figure it out though. As far as I heard almost everyone that is recommended by the university for the MEXT scholarship passes the MEXT evaluation.

Thesis Abstract is likely the abstract of the undergraduate or master thesis you already did. You can probably just use the one you submitted for Tokyo.
Thanks a lot! I checked the MEXT website directly. It also mentioned it is supposed to be graduation thesis to access the academic capability.
 
Congratulations!
As far as I know thesis abstract means the abstract of thesis or the graduation project you did for your bachelor's/masters. Confirm with the university once :)
Research plan and study program is about the Research you wish to do if you get selected.
I have no idea about the chances of getting a scholarship if you are recommended by the university, but i guess your chances will be really good!
Just got a reply from the registration office. Confirmed! Thanks a lot!
 
Just checking in -- has anyone heard anything from Keio University about MEXT? They said they would notify people "in February" if they've been chosen so I'm sitting by patiently... I don't think they will notify you if you DIDN'T get the nomination, so I'm staring at the calendar in anxiety, haha.
 
Hey guys, I am new here! Today the Result of my application was mailed by my University. (Idk if I have passed, they refused to send the Result via email)
has anyone received documents via EMS before? How long does its Usually take for the mail to reach the destination? I'm very anxious about this because I dont want to miss the delivery ...
 
Also, is it normal for the Professor to tell you the result or application status? I have a Professor who has agreed to recommend me but I haven't received any mails from him regarding the application status. (I did ask him about the Result but he didnot reply) . This waiting is really making me anxious.. any help/information will be appreciated !
 
Congratulations!
As far as I know thesis abstract means the abstract of thesis or the graduation project you did for your bachelor's/masters. Confirm with the university once :)
Research plan and study program is about the Research you wish to do if you get selected.
I have no idea about the chances of getting a scholarship if you are recommended by the university, but i guess your chances will be really good!
thank you for your informative reply, I also have the same question as xinnz,i was accepted in the university and now i'm doing the mext application,but i just can't understand whats required in the form "Field of Study and Study Program"
I understand that i should be explaining the research in want to conduct in the "study program" part, but for the field of study i don't have any clear idea on what's required, whether it's the current field of study or what i want to generally study in japan, your help is much appreciated.
 
Hi peryhan, congratulations for being accepted at a Japanese University. Could we now at wich university did you apply ? Which is your area of study?

I was accepted at a National University in Kyushu. If you want, we may share some information via -email.

All what is written in the "Field of Study and Study Program" is concerning to that you will do in Japan. Not what you had done. I wrote that document in the following way:

1 Field of study(専攻分野
- Research Theme : Hematopoietic Stem cells and leukemia (for example)
- Problem Statement (with citations)
- Justification (with citations)
- Theoretical Framework (with citations)
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Reasons to conduct your project in Japan

2 Study program in Japan in detail and concreteness(研究計画:詳細かつ具体に記入すること。)

Timetable

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Here you have an example of a research proposal (via Embassy recommendation)
How I got the Monbusho Research Scholarship (Part 2 of 4) | Lars Martinson: Cartoonist

More information:
Living in Japan: Government Obligations | TranSenz: Expat Living in Japan

Guidelines for writing a research proposal
http://www1.paho.org/English/HDP/HDR/RPG/Research-Protocol-Guides.htm
 
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Hi peryhan, congratulations for being accepted at a Japanese University. Could we now at wich university did you apply ? Which is your area of study?

I was accepted at a National University in Kyushu. If you want, we may share some information via -email.

All what is written in the "Field of Study and Study Program" is concerning to that you will do in Japan. Not what you had done. I wrote that document in the following way:

1 Field of study(専攻分野
- Research Theme : Hematopoietic Stem cells and leukemia (for example)
- Problem Statement (with citations)
- Justification (with citations)
- Theoretical Framework (with citations)
- Objectives
- Methodology
- Reasons to conduct your project in Japan

2 Study program in Japan in detail and concreteness(研究計画:詳細かつ具体に記入すること。)

Timetable

----------------
Here you have an example of a research proposal (via Embassy recommendation)
How I got the Monbusho Research Scholarship (Part 2 of 4) | Lars Martinson: Cartoonist

More information:
Living in Japan: Government Obligations | TranSenz: Expat Living in Japan
Hi Mari, Congratulations to you too. I applied for tokyo university of foreign studies (TUFS), peace and conflict studies.
thank you very much for your kind reply. i actually thought i would write my methodology, timetable and objectives in the "study program" and a general idea of why i want to join the field and why i want my research to be conducted in japan in the" field of study".
thank you for correcting me. as for the email, i'll PM you :')
 
Hi Mari, Congratulations to you too. I applied for tokyo university of foreign studies (TUFS), peace and conflict studies.
thank you very much for your kind reply. i actually thought i would write my methodology, timetable and objectives in the "study program" and a general idea of why i want to join the field and why i want my research to be conducted in japan in the" field of study".
thank you for correcting me. as for the email, i'll PM you :')

Please contact me here using the private message system.

I would be pleased to provide my research proposal as an example...
 
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Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum and your information has been a lot of help.
I recently got short listed by Todai to apply for MEXT as well. I have my education background in Canada.
Does anyone know what are the chances of getting the scholarship with university recommendation? There is a lot of paper work to fill.
I am also very confused about the paper work.
MEXT ask for the Research Plan which include the Field of Study and Study Program (Research Plan). How long do you guys write for these documents? Do you just describe the university program to MEXT?
Another document Todai asks for is the Thesis Abstract.Is this document any different than the research plan? Sorry for the silly questions. I am very confused at the moment.Please help me.
Hi! I have my education background in Canada and am hoping to apply for Todai! Can I contact you in some way to share some information?
 
What can we help you?
The biggest question is. If I apply for MEXT and do not get in, is it possible to still go as a self funded student (and apply for private scholarships)? (My home embassy Hong Kong only grants 3 MEXT a year so I suppose it is highly competitive). Also for the embassy recommendation, is it better if I first contact a professor? Thank you so much!
 
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Hi everyone,

I'm applying for PhD at Kyoto University and they said I was recommended to MEXT already.
Still waiting for final result from MEXT in July.
I'm totally nerve breaking waiting for the result too. Hopefully get a positive result.
 
Has someone received the final results for the General Category MEXT Scholarship ?

According to MEXT schedule, the final results will be announced in May but most probably the results are ready at this point.

Good Luck to everyone...!
 
Hi there,
I have been selected by the prestigious university for MEXT scholarship. They said all students whom they nominated were selected for MEXT in the past.
They said that they must conduct an interview with their professors from my field of study because it is mandatory and asked me for my free day sometime in May.
My program is international undergraduate program.
I am worrying about my chances of getting scholarship. The university was almost hundred percent sure that I would get the scholarship.
What is the actual chance of getting MEXT scholarship.

Looking forward to responses.
Best,
 
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