The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan has opened applications for their 2019 Undergraduate and 2019 Research Student (Post-Graduate) Scholarships.

Both scholarships provide:

• Full tuition
• Monthly allowance
• Round-trip flight between Japan and Canada

The Undergraduate Scholarship is aimed at students who wish to complete a full, undergraduate degree at a Japanese University. Deadline: Application received at the Consulate General of Japan by June 8, 2018.

The Research Student Scholarship caters to university graduates who wish to study as research students in their previous field of study or a related field at a Japanese University. Deadline: Application received at the Consulate General of Japan by May 18, 2018.

Further details, including application guidelines, forms and eligibility criteria are available through the Embassy of Japan’s website.

Questions about the scholarship can directed to the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver at education@vc.mofa.go.jp or 604-684-5868.