Questions about the MEXT scholarship? Ask them in the comments here or on the individual FAQ pages listed below!
FAQs Released so Far
Here are the links to the existing pages:
- MEXT Scholarship Application Basic Information (Where to apply, etc.)
- Contacting Professors (Embassy-Recommended MEXT Scholarship Application)
- Field of Study and Research Program Plan
- University Recommended MEXT Scholarship Application
Explanation
Given the recent volume of questions, I am afraid that I no longer have the time to answer each emailed question one-by-one and get you the response you want in a timely manner.
Instead, I will group similar questions and answer them in the subject-by-subject FAQ articles linked above.
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Subject Specific FAQs
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Hello Dear TranSenz,
I have some questions about MEXT university recommendation, not from embassy.
1. Are the documents should be filled for university recommendation the same as embassy recommendation? Or should I get them from the selected university’s website ?
2. What should I do after a professor nominate me to the university? I don’t know the process after that.
I read your article about university recommendation but still I’m confused.
I appreciate your help,
Hi Same,
For the university recommended MEXT scholarship, you should get all of the documents and instructions from the university’s website.
Each university is going to have their own procedures and instructions regarding how you should apply, so the most important thing you can do at this time is to make sure you know the instructions for the university you are applying to and follow those precisely.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hello Travis
Thank you for everything you’ve done on this site. It truly is very helpful.
I have a question regarding work after MEXT in Japan,
aside from having a great command of the language, what else might increase my chances in finding a job? Would you recommend me to go for a PhD or do you think that a master’s degree would be enough to land a job in Japan?
My field of study is environmental science.
Thank you again Sir.
Hi John,
Thank you for your kind words.
It all depends on what kind of job you are aiming for. If you are looking to be an environmental science professor or researcher, then you would need a PhD, certainly. However, if you were looking for a job managing a national park, then a Master’s degree might be enough.
I would recommend that you search now for job openings for any specific careers that you are interested in and look at the requirements they have for applicants. I can’t think of any better resource than that. Another way to look for information would be to talk to your professor and the career office at your university after you arrive in Japan to get their input on the field.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi Travis
So what u are saying is for me to contact the embassy directly about the screening result
Hi Miracle,
I would recommend that you check their website, first, for any information about what the application timeline is. But if there is no information there, then yes, the only way to find out the dates for your embassy would be to check with them directly.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hey Travis
How and when do i know if application to write the MEXT scholarship exam was accepted?
Hi Miracle,
I’m assuming you applied for the Embassy Recommended MEXT Scholarship. The process is different at each embassy, including the timeline, so I would recommend that you check with them directly about when they will release the results of the document screening.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz
Hi Travis
Thanks for everything.
My question is:
Do everyone that apply for the undergraduate scholarship get to take the primary screening or does the embassy make selections?
Hi Tochi,
No, not everyone who submits an application will be invited to the next stage of the Primary Screening (the tests). In most cases, some applicants will be eliminated at each stage as they narrow down the potential selectees.
Good Luck!
– Travis from TranSenz