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1. Alexandria 2021年2月18日

   Hi Travis,
   Thank you so much for all the invaluable information you are providing for us all! I am in the process of getting my research plan and application documents together for the upcoming 2022 MEXT application as a graduate student of Fine Arts. I was hoping to borrow a few moments of your time to ask a few questions regarding the Research Program Plan.
   1. As a student of the Fine Arts department, can you provide any tips on creating a research plan that embodies the ideal components MEXT is searching for while still taking a creative approach, or would it be better to approach the plan in a way that communicates the nature in which I plan to grow skill-wise and how studying in Japan will achieve that?
   2. I have been teaching myself as much basic Japanese as possible over the last 6 months (all katakana, hiragana, some Kanji, + basic vocabulary and common phrases), would you consider this as knowing any Japanese and list it on the application or list it as no Japanese skill since I have not learned grammar or sentence structure at all yet. Also I know that the program I am seeking the scholarship for is an English speaking department, will the low level of Japanese skill not be too much of an issue because of that?
   3. I know that the program I am trying to be accepted by is very small and competitive – with only 10 students a year getting a spot. Do you think MEXT scholarship recipients have any chance of getting to that program when it’s already so competitive on a normal level?

   Thank you so much!

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   • TranSenz 2021年2月19日

     Hi Alexandria,

     Thank you for your kind words!
     1. For fine arts, you do, indeed, need to shift the framework of the “research” plan. Typically, your graduation project is not going to be a research paper, but rather an exhibition or portfolio of some kind, at least as far as I understand. In that case, your Past and Present field of study would refer to artworks created in the past. Your title would be the theme of your final project. I think it’s a great idea to describe how you plan to grow skill-wise in Japan. You could describe different techniques that you will undertake or exhibitions that you will put on throughout your research process.
     Actually, one of the references I used when writing my book How to Write a Scholarship-Winning Field of Study and Research Program Plan was from a past applicant who applied in the field of line art. It was years ago, but I think his example is still excellent.

     2. I’m afraid I would probably rate your Japanese level as described as none/limited. But as long as your program is taught in English, that should not be a significant problem for your application. If you are applying via the Embassy, make sure to make an attempt at the Japanese language test during the primary screening. A poor score will not ruin your chances, but leaving it blank can.

     3. In my experience, the MEXT scholarship is more competitive than any admissions process in Japan. On the other hand, the embassy and university are going to be looking at your application from very different perspectives.
     If the program is competitive, that means that it would benefit you to put extra effort into ensuring that your Field of Study and Research Program Plan is targeted specifically at one of the instructors there and also to try to establish a relationship in advance, if possible. I still think it’s possible, but anything extra you can do to make your application stand out would be good!

     Good Luck!
     – Travis from TranSenz

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2. Sudhir 2021年1月21日

   I find difficulties to convert my percentage score to GPA, as my graduation university(india) have only percentage not grade not credit. I see the eligibility criteria is 2.3 out of 3.0 scale. In India I have 76%, that seems a very good score, but I kind of confuse about 3.0 scale grading.

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   • TranSenz 2021年1月22日

     Hi Sudhir,

     It doesn’t matter if your grades are in percentages and if you don’t have letter grades or credits, you can still use the conversion methods I described in my article about converting your grades (in the appendices of this book, I also include specific examples of different systems, including percentage systems). The important thing to know is how the different percentages are classified. For example, what range of percentages are considered “excellent” (in an “Honours” system, this would be the percentage that corresponds to First Class Honours), which are “good”, “average”, “poor”, and “fail”. If you can determine those percentages, then you can calculate your grade for each course you took.
     If your university does not have a credit system (or a different amount of marks assigned to different courses), then all courses have the same weight, so you can consider the credit value of each course to be 1 for the sake of calculating your average GPA.

     Good Luck!
     – Travis from TranSenz

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3. Nassima Ferhaten 2021年1月4日

   Dear Travis,

   I am planning to study a PhD in American literature at the university of Tokyo and I have a few questions to ask:

   1. Concerning the scholarship itself ( Mext), I read that they wont give students the first check untill the end of the first month. Does it mean I ll need to pay rent, food, admission into the university with my own money?

   2. Concerning the Japenese language, I have to admit I don t really know anthing in japenese. I am worried if I put 0 for japenese within the application that I might not be selected.

   3. Is the Japenese test conducted in the home country of the applicant before departure to Japan? Or do students take the test when they arrive to Japan? In case the latter is true, do students benefit from language courses to prepare for this test when they arrive to Japan? And is the test free?

   3. I noticed in your application that you put Non-degree student. Should I put the same if my intent is to study a PhD? because I do have a Bachelor and Master degrees in English Literature and history.

   4. Because I have a master degree in English Literature, am I really required to take the TOEFL? Or is my diploma enough for the LANGUAGE requirement?

   5. You also included inside your application a brief summary of your research. Did you include other attached papers to your application? Such as the research plan as outlined by the MEXT that you can download from the embassy website along with the health certificate.

   Kind regards,
   Nassima Ferhaten.

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   • TranSenz 2021年1月5日

     Hi Nassima Ferhaten,

     1. Actually, in my experience, many applicants do not get the first payment (by bank transfer, by the way) until the end of the second month, particularly if they arrive during the middle of a month. It takes a while to set up your bank account and for the paperwork to process so you can start receiving payments.
     I recall seeing in the past that MEXT recommends that applicants bring the equivalent of about $2,000 in cash with them to Japan (or be able to access that amount right away by ATM, etc.) to cover their expenses until the first payment arrives. Personally, I think more would be better, particularly if you are living in a high cost-of-living area, such as Tokyo. You are going to have higher than usual expenses in the first month as you start your housing contract and buy any necessities for your life in Japan.

     2. Putting a “0” for the Japanese language question will not disqualify you (but not completing the Japanese language test during the Primary Screening could, if you are applying for the Embassy Recommended MEXT Scholarship). I have seen a preference in the Embassy-Recommended MEXT Scholarship for applicants with Japanese language ability, but many still earn the scholarship without any background in the language. I would recommend that you start studying some Japanese on your own now so that you can at least show them that you are making an effort to learn!

     3. If you are applying for the Embassy Recommended MEXT Scholarship, it is conducted at the embassy during the Primary Screening and is free. If you are applying for the University Recommended MEXT Scholarship, there is no Japanese language test.

     3. (There were two “3”s) In the sample application form, I indicated starting as a non-degree student and continuing through the end of the degree. I do recommend starting as a non-degree student for one semester then taking the entrance exam after you arrive in Japan and matriculating into the PhD program at that point. It adds a semester to your study period in Japan, but that first semester can be useful to help you get used to living and studying in Japan so that once you start the degree proper, you are ready to focus on your studies.

     4. If you are applying for the Embassy Recommended MEXT Scholarship, there is no requirement to take the TOEFL, at least not by MEXT. You will take an English language proficiency test at the Embassy during the Primary Screening. However, the universities that you apply to for a Letter of Acceptance might want to see official test scores. If you are applying for the University Recommended MEXT Scholarship, then they usually do require that you submit test scores, such as TOEFL. Some universities will waive the test score submission requirement if your previous degree was taught entirely in English or if you earned your degree in an English-speaking country such as the US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. But it’s going to be a university decision, so you should refer to their specific guidelines to see what they will accept.

     5. I’m not entirely sure what you are referring to in “my application”. Do you mean the sample application form? In that case, I think you are referring to the question about the field of study specialized in the past in the application form. That is just one of the documents that you have to submit. You are required to submit all of the application documents, including the Field of Study and Research Program Plan, the Health Certificate, your transcripts, etc.
     I have written separate articles about the required documents and how to apply for the Embassy and University Recommended Application Processes, so I would recommend reading those articles for more information on the other required documents.

     Good Luck!
     – Travis from TranSenz

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4. Md Wazed Hossan Shahab 2020年12月23日

   What is the syllabus of “Mathmatics A” and”Mathmatics B” for the MEXT scholarship exam? And what is the difference between ” Mathmatics A ” and ” Mathmatics B”.
   If I want to study in medicine, then which Mathmatics exam is for me?

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   • TranSenz 2020年12月24日

     Hi Md Wazed Hossan Shahab,

     You can find the tests from previous years on the official Study in Japan website, so I would recommend that you look at the tests for Mathematics A and B and check the differences for yourself. According to the undergraduate application guidelines, the Mathematics for any natural sciences or medical field is “B” (Math A is for humanities/social sciences).

     Good Luck!
     – Travis from TranSenz

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6. Sunny 2020年12月15日

   Hi Sir is there any specific book to study for MEXT SCHOLARSHIP test?
   I want to study MD.

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   • TranSenz 2020年12月16日

     Hi Sunny,

     I do not know if any particular study books, but the past tests are available on the official Study in Japan website.
     If you are applying for a graduate degree, the only tests are for English and Japanese language proficiency. (For an MD, you would almost certainly need to have native-level fluency in Japanese)

     Good Luck!
     – Travis from TranSenz

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7. Naeem ullah 2020年10月12日

   Sir i applied 3 months ago but still there i don’t find any sms or mial from your website. …

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   • TranSenz 2020年10月13日

     Hi Naeem Ullah,

     I am just a blogger. I am not officially related to the MEXT Scholarship, so I have no way of telling what individual applicants’ results are. I would recommend contacting the embassy where you applied to check on the results.

     Good Luck!
     – Travis from TranSenz

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8. Kelvin phiri 2020年9月22日

   Hey sir,am kelvin phiri from Zambia.I did my bachelor’s degree in science with education at kwame Nkrumah university.I want to apply for a scholarship ,what should I do?

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   • Kelvin phiri 2020年9月22日

     Masters scholarship in mathematics or science related programs

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     • TranSenz 2020年9月22日

       Hi Kevin Phiri,

       Before you think about applying for the scholarship, you’re going to need to decide on what exactly you want to study, including your specific research topic. If you don’y have a specific research goal, your application has very little chance of success.

       Good Luck!
       – Travis from TranSenz

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   • TranSenz 2020年9月22日

     Hi Kevin Phiri,

     I have dozens of articles on this site about the process of applying for the MEXT Scholarship for graduate school in Japan. If you are interested in pursuing your degree in Japan, I suggest you start reading through those to get a better idea of the process and what you’ll need to do.

     Good Luck!
     – Travis from TranSenz

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9. Ezra yakubu 2020年9月7日

   Hi my name is Ezra Yakubu, I want to apply for undergraduate course, cyber security.
   Pls is there any help?

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   • TranSenz 2020年9月21日

     Hi Ezra Yakubu,

     My area of expertise is in the scholarship for graduate students, so I don’t have any specific advice for undergraduate applicants. I think cybersecurity would fall under the category of information science and engineering when you choose your major in the application form.
     Aside from that, if you follow the application guidelines and the instructions from your Japanese embassy, and write compelling arguments for why you want to study that field in Japan, that is the best you can do to give yourself a shot at the scholarship!

     Good Luck!
     – Travis from TranSenz

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10. Filipe 2020年9月6日

    Hello Travis,

    I have recently found your website, and became quite surprised and interested in all the information you provide to everyone interested in applying to the MEXT scholarship. However, I have a quite different question to address you. From what I have read, notice that maybe I have missed it somewhere, no one has ever questioned you about applying to MEXT scholarship in an Performance graduate degree (ex. Music). So my question is:
    Do you have any specific advice to someone interested in applying in a graduate degree in Music Performance? I propose this question because usually most of the graduate degree in Music around the world don’t require a research plan, as the degree is more focused in the performance itself and many graduate degree don’t even require a thesis, but just have classes and a final Recital or Concert. Having this in mind to you have any advice, knowing that the MEXT application requires a Research Plan?
    Thank you for your time and attention.

    Best Regards

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    • TranSenz 2020年9月21日

      Hi Filipe,

      Thank you for your kind words.
      My first advice with regards to a performance art graduate degree, whether in music or any other field, is to make sure you find a program that you have the language qualifications for. Most of those programs, as far as I know, are going to be taught in Japanese.

      In terms of your “research plan”, actually one of my first resources when I was researching past successful plans was a FSRPP for an applicant in line art, which is a form of performance, and I have adapted his methodology into how to approach a research plan in a few cases.

      If you are applying in performance art, then your “research plan” is your plan for how you will prepare for your final concert/recital/etc. What do you hope to achieve in your final performance, is it a combination of specific different styles? What is it about it that will make it worthy of an MFA, rather than just being a recital that could be given for a regular audience?

      Your “research” then is all of the practice and mastery of methods and other skills that go into that final recital and help you achieve that unique performance.

      My knowledge of performance music is rather limited, so I’m afraid I can only talk in general terms, but I hope that helps.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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11. Elijah Rejoice 2020年8月5日

    I am Rejoice Elijah. A high school graduate from Nigeria. I want to apply for the MEXT undergraduate schorlarship 2020, but I couldn’t access the application form. I need your help please.

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    • TranSenz 2020年8月6日

      Hi Rejoice Elijah,

      The best place to get the forms and any information about the application process is the website of the Japanese Embassy in your country. That should have links to all of the information that you need.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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12. Tychael Harvie 2020年8月2日

    Greetings. I’m Tychael Harvie. I was unable to purchase the book that was intended to help applicants for the MEXT scholarship program and therefore I was unable to obtain certain information about the program. I am a student who is graduating from highschool this year in South Africa. I want to know if the program will allow for an applicant like myself to apply for a university scholarship.

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    • TranSenz 2020年8月3日

      Hi Tychael Harvie,

      This book is focused on the MEXT Scholarship for graduate students, so it is probably a good thing that you didn’t buy it!
      There is a MEXT Scholarship for undergraduate students, but it is not available in all countries. The best place to get information about it and whether or not you can apply is to check the website of the Japanese Embassy in your country for the application guidelines and specific instructions.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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13. rubia ismail 2020年7月27日

    hy
    i want to apply for phd in japan on scholarship what procedure i should follow?

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    • TranSenz 2020年7月28日

      Hi Rubia Ismail,

      You can choose either the Embassy-Recommended MEXT Scholarship or University Recommended MEXT Scholarship, but the former is accepting applications now, in most countries, and overall has the better chance of success, so I recommend that, if you can get your application together in time.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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14. Olukotun Toluwase 2020年7月19日

    Good day, I’ve started filling out the forms for the Embassy Recommended Scholarship but I have a few questions about the forms.
    * Are we to submit the Field of Study and Research Program Plan with the application form or we are to do that later.?
    * About the recommendation letter, must it be submitted in a sealed envelope with the academic advisor’s signature on it?
    * The Medical form should it be typed or hand written?
    *Can I use a physical copy of my passport or a digital photograph?
    Thank you for the guidelines, and thanks for your time.

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    • TranSenz 2021年1月2日

      Hi Olukotun Toluwase,

      I am afraid this answer is coming too late to help you, but I’m finally catching up on some I missed.
      – In general, you should submit all of the application documents together by the submission deadline, unless your embassy has specifically instructed you to do otherwise.
      – MEXT does not require that it be submitted in a sealed envelope anymore, but your embassy might. I would recommend that you double-check their requirements.
      – The medical form should be handwritten. You will print it out and bring it to the doctor, so in most cases handwriting is going to be the only option.
      – A regular photocopy of your passport should fine, if that is required. (It is not required by MEXT, but it may be required by your embassy. In that case, be sure to check the embassy’s requirements, too!)

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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15. Rodrigo 2020年7月15日

    Hi Transenz Japan, I am interested in applying for Medicine College in undergraduate mext scholarship , and I noticed in your posts that having a field of research and future perspective is crucial to guarantee this scholarship. By now I have not decided a specific area I want to study later, so should I start searching it so I can refer to it in my application and a further interview?

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    • TranSenz 2020年10月17日

      Hi Rodrigo,

      My comments about the Field of Study and Research Program Plan are for the MEXT Scholarship for Research Students (Graduate Students). You do not need a FSRPP for the undergraduate scholarship.
      You do need to have a firm idea of why you want to study your particular field and how you will contribute to society in Japan and your home country after earning your degree, though, so I would encourage you to think about that!

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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16. AMOUZOUN 2020年7月12日

    Hi Sir Travis.
    Thank you for helping us in this process for Mext scholarship. I tried to find a professor and I couldn’t. I read and followed one of your article talking about it but I couldn’t. we are less than two weeks before the deadline and I am truly worried about that part specially. if you can explain more or advice others simple article for it, I’ll be happy. Thanks

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    • TranSenz 2020年9月2日

      Hi Amouzoun,

      I’m sorry to hear that you struggled to find a professor that you might want to ask to supervise you. Were you at least able to identify a university and graduate school that teaches your program in English? From there, you should be able to find a list of faculty members and their research interests or information about the courses they teach. That is a good way to find potential supervisors.

      Other than that, I’m afraid there really isn’t much else I can suggest that is simpler than the article I had written about how to find potential supervisors.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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17. Klawu king 2020年7月9日

    Hi I’m klawu king an African student from Liberia west coast of Africa.
    I’m a student of the African Zion university.
    I’m a graduate student and willing to achieve my master degree in business administration in Japan but been searching for a scholarship before I found this.
    Please I’m in need of your help to have me out or educate me now how can I be a part of this unique opportunity.
    I love love to have a reply please.

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    • TranSenz 2020年8月12日

      Hi Klawu King,

      It has been a while since your comment, but I hope you have taken the time to read the other articles on this site in the meantime. I have dozens of articles here about how to apply for the MEXT Scholarship and carefully reviewing all of them should help you understand exactly what you need to do to apply – and to succeed in the application!

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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18. Ibyanyagasani Ashuja 2020年6月30日

    Hello I’m Ashuja and I want to study in Japan,what steps may I follow??

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    • TranSenz 2020年7月7日

      Hi Ashuja,

      Most of the articles that you will find on this site are dedicated to helping you apply for the MEXT Scholarship, so I hope they will help you with your goal.
      The first thing you need to do is to figure out why you want to study in Japan and then look at the steps that are required to help make that goal a reality. I hope the articles here will help you!

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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19. Collins 2020年6月23日

    Hello Travis

    I don’t really get the whole meaning of the quality of“ Field of study”.

    I studied Chemical Engineering in my undergraduate studies. Am I required to just write Chemical Engineering in that space?

    Please can you shed more light on it

    Thanks

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    • TranSenz 2020年6月28日

      Hi Collins,

      Which form are you referring to and which question?
      In the Placement Preference Form, it is enough to say that you want to study chemical engineering as your major, but once you get into the Field of Study and Research Program Plan, you need to have a specific research problem, methodology, etc.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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      • Gulsher Junejo 2020年7月3日

        I need form of Mext scholarship in english

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        • TranSenz 2020年7月14日

          Hi Gulsher Junejo,

          All of the forms are bilingual in Japanese and English. You should get them from the website of the Japanese Embassy in your country. That website will also have specific information for you about when the forms are due and other important details.

          Good Luck!
          – Travis from TranSenz

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20. Sajawal 2020年6月20日

    thanks alot sir for all the guidance… can you give the sample paper for science students for PHD student i am so confused what should i write in motivational section, Thankyou!

    Reply
    • TranSenz 2020年6月25日

      Hi Sajawal,

      I’m afraid that the only samples I have are the ones that I send out to everyone who joins my mailing list.
      Your “motivation” is your reason for pursuing your degree in the first place, and it should be related to the specific way in which you want to serve your country/society or the relationship between Japan and your country in the future. Of course, your studies in Japan should serve that goal.
      I wrote more about having an application goal and theme in the book, as well as in my article about maximizing your chances for the scholarship.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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21. Nwaeze Chukwuka Jude 2020年6月15日

    Hi
    My mission to Japan is to learn and study language course..
    How should I summit?

    Reply
    • TranSenz 2020年6月19日

      Hi Nwaeze Chukwuka Jude,

      This scholarship is for a full degree, not for Japanese language studies. I am not aware of any scholarships that only cover language school.
      In some cases, during the MEXT Scholarship, you will have Japanese language training before the start of your degree, but ultimately, the scholarship is for the degree.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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22. Ummie 2020年6月13日

    Hi transenz I am 20 years old at the moment and I want to apply for a graduate degree program.. By September next year I’ll be 22 (my birthday is August) I was born 1999
    My question is I’ve noticed most universities in Japan has a requirement of being at least 22 before applying for masters. In two forms I have been asked to indicate the age I will be April 1st next year… I put 21 but I specified that I would like to start in the September semester. I will input universities that start in September as well as April too…
    Will this hurt my chances?
    Should I specify that I will be 22 in time for the September session or will the reviewers realize this

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    • TranSenz 2020年6月18日

      Hi Ummie,

      In the application form, you need to fill in how old you will be as of April 1, 2021, which in your case would be 21.
      April 1 is the start of the school year, so that is what is used for all official calculations. Even if you start your program in the fall, it is your age at the beginning of the academic year that matters.

      There is no requirement for the MEXT Scholarship that you be at least 22 years old. If you have completed a bachelor’s degree, then that is usually the only requirement.
      I have seen in some cases in the past that age was a requirement if your bachelor’s degree program was shorter than the Japanese expectation, but that eligibility criteria has been removed from the MEXT scholarship, at least, so it should not be an issue as far as I know.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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23. supuni 2020年6月5日

    Supuni sandunika.
    Hello sir,
    I’m twenty years old and i’ve done A/l examination in sri lanka and i ‘ve applied for the university in my country and i’m not started to study in university ..my ambition is to get a digree in japan ..can i get MEXT scholarship ??i think i’m not undergraduate student yet .please tell me can i apply for MEXT Scholarship ..what should i do to get that?Should i complete a digree in my country to get that??
    Thank you and have a nice day

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    • TranSenz 2020年6月9日

      Hi Supuni,

      The undergraduate scholarship is for students who want to apply for an undergraduate degree in Japan. If you have completed – or will be completing – your secondary education, then you would apply for that scholarship. If you have already completed an university bachelor’s degree, then you would apply for the scholarship for research students/graduate students.
      Please see the website of the Japanese embassy in Sri Lanka for the specific details of the application process there as well as all of the application eligibility criteria, to make sure that you meet them.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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24. Fadaiya 2020年6月1日

    Hi Transenz,
    By the virtue of your experience in the assessment of MEXT applications, is the quality, i. e. ranking of former university of study of the applicant considered?
    Does University ranking has serious influence on an appllication?

    Thanks.

    Reply
    • TranSenz 2020年6月3日

      Hi Fadaiya,

      I processed applications directly for the University Recommended MEXT Scholarship, and in that case, it made a difference if your previous university had a relationship with the university in Japan. But aside from that, minor differences in ranking weren’t significantly considered. For most applicants, the universities in Japan would not be familiar with the difference in ranking of universities in your home country, unless we’re talking about world-famous universities.

      In any case, the ranking of your university is not officially factored in to the application process in any way. (Besides, university ranking seldom has anything to do with the quality of undergraduate education offered there). It could impact a mental bias by reviewers, but ultimately, they have to show objective reasons why you were ranked the way you were.

      If you went to a university with a lower reputation and are worried about that influencing reviewers, the best thing you can do is to impress them with the quality of your Field of Study and Research Program Plan. Ultimately, a strong applicant from a lower-ranked university is going to have a better chance than a weak applicant from a top-tier university.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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25. imen 2020年5月16日

    hello , I hope you’re doing good;
    I was wondering when will be the official anouncement of the MEXT scholarship this year… is it going to be delayed or even cancelled beacuse of the current situation in the world ?!
    thank you and have a nice day

    Reply
    • TranSenz 2020年5月16日

      Hi Imen,

      The reports I have seen are that the application process will be delayed 1-2 months. Those announcements have come from embassies and consulates around the world.
      So far, it does not seem like there is any indication that the scholarship will be cancelled, the process will just be starting late.

      In the meantime, I recommend you make the most of that time to prepare as much as you can while you are waiting! Starting getting your application documents together and, especially, working on your Field of Study and Research Program Plan.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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26. Muhammad Naveed Hashim 2020年5月14日

    Hy… Here is Muhammad Naveed Hashim.. I have done matriculation with above 80%marks and intermediate with above 70% marks and bachelors with above 65% marks and master with above 75% marks.Now i want to get MAXT scholarship for master of philosophy. Kindly tell me about it and also tell me about the eligibility for this scholarship.

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    • TranSenz 2020年5月14日

      Hi Muhammad Naveed Hashim,

      This book goes into detail on all of those subjects, so if you want an in-depth understanding of the application process, eligibility, and how to proceed, I would recommend that you pick it up (or ask your library to purchase it in paperback or ebook format and borrow it from there). However, I also have a ton of free articles on this site that cover all of the questions you asked about, including how to apply, how to calculate whether your grades are eligible, etc. So, please have a look at those articles and if you have specific questions, feel free to ask in the comments of the appropriate article.

      Check the “Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Scholarship” link in the header for all of my free articles.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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27. Zaigham 2020年5月9日

    Hi sir I have got 91 %in matic and 75 %in intermediate is this enough for mext scholarship

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    • TranSenz 2020年5月10日

      Hi Zaigham,

      I have an article all about how to calculate your GPA on MEXT’s scale to see if you meet the eligibility requirements, so I would recommend that you read that, then calculate your grades to see if you are eligible.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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      • John 2020年5月11日

        English 6
        Maths 5
        Science 3
        Music 3
        Biology 7
        Geography 6

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        • TranSenz 2020年5月12日

          Hi John,

          I cannot calculate your GPA for you, but I do have an article that will show you how to calculate it yourself to see if you are eligible.

          Good Luck!
          – Travis from TranSenz

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28. Rehan Shahid 2020年5月1日

    Hi Sir, I got 89% marks in matriculation & 60% marks in intermediate part 1, Is it possible to get mext scholarship with these marks
    Regards Rehan Shahid

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    • TranSenz 2020年5月3日

      Hi Rehan Shahid,

      Unfortuantely, it isn’t possible to make any guess about your eligibility based only on your final marks. I have an article all about how to calculate your GPA for the MEXT scholarship to make sure that you meet the eligibility requirements, so I suggest you refer to that to calculate your own eligibility. (The book also covers the same topic in more detail, with several samples of different grading schemes from around the world).

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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29. Muhayimana Jean 2020年4月26日

    Hi, I’m john iwont your scholarship in your university, I need to study masters in construction technology so please herpeme to continue my education thank and Gad bless u.

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    • TranSenz 2020年4月27日

      Hi Muhayimana Jean,

      I am not offering the scholarship. I am giving advice to applicants who are applying for it. This site is a collection of everything I have studied about the scholarship over the past nine years, so I hope you can find the resources here that you need to help you understand the scholarship and how to apply!

      I recommend that you start with my article introducing the scholarship so you can understand better how to get started.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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30. Faya David Tonguino 2020年4月23日

    Hi, i am interested in the scholarship to continue my education. I need a master’s degree in Education so please help me to have the form in order to fill in or help me for the guide

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    • TranSenz 2020年4月24日

      Hi Faya David Tonguino,

      The forms and application guidelines for this year’s application process have not been released yet, so you will have to wait for those to become available.
      Once they are, you will be able to get them from the website of the Japanese Embassy in your country. I would suggest that you start checking that website every weekday to see if the application process has started.

      The application process for the Embassy Recommended MEXT Scholarship typically starts in mid April each year, so the guidelines release is already late this year. I assume the delay is due to having to adjust the application process for COVID-19 and social distancing, but so far I have not heard anything about when the announcement will be made.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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31. Immanuel 2020年4月20日

    I am really looking for a sports (basketball scholarship in Japan…I need you help to get the info and assistance that I need

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    • TranSenz 2020年4月21日

      Hi Immanueal,

      My area of expertise and this blog is focused on strategies to apply for Japan’s most prestigious and generous scholarship for graduate studies. I have no knowledge of the sports scene in Japan, so I recommend you find someone else who can help you in that area.

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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32. Ahmed 2020年4月20日

    I want to Study my education up to master fo4 foreign country thus I am ready for that
    So wait you

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    • TranSenz 2020年4月20日

      Hi Ahmed,

      There is nothing that you need to wait for me for. You are the one that is going to have to do the work to research the process and complete the application. This book and the wide variety or articles and guides on this site will help point you in the right direction, so I would recommend you get started with your research soon.
      The application process for the Embassy Recommended MEXT Scholarship usually begins in April, so I would recommend that you get started learning more and preparing now!

      Good Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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33. Sonny 2020年3月14日

    Hi sir Travis. I computed my grades from 3rd to 4th year in college and the gpa is 2.18. Our grading system in our university was 1.0 being the highest 3.0 was passed and 5.0 was failed grade. I just want to know if that is also the same from mext gpa computation:-)

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    • TranSenz 2020年3月15日

      Hi Sonny,

      I have an article about how to convert your grades to the MEXT 3.0 scale (3.0 is the highest) that should help you with that question. You will have to convert your grades to the MEXT system course-by-course and then take the average. Calculating the average in your home system and converting it will not work.

      GOod Luck!
      – Travis from TranSenz

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