The Government of Japan offers scholarships for Postgraduate/ Research Students, Undergraduate Students and Specialized Training College Students for the Academic Year 2025 under the Monbukagakusho Scholarship Program as follows:
Postgraduate / Research Students
Application Guideline: (Download)
Qualifications
- Nepali nationals
- Under 35 years of age as of April 1st, 2025 (born on or after April 2nd, 1990)
- Have completed at least 16 years of education (18 years for doctoral course)
- Have secured 70% marks (CGPA 3.1) for Natural Sciences and 60% (CGPA 2.5) for Humanities and Social Sciences in average of plus 2 and above degree.
Fields of Study
Candidates should submit their applications for the discipline they specialized in during their university education or fields closely related to it.
Terms of Scholarship
From April 2025 to March 2027, a two-year duration is allocated, with the possibility of extension for master's or doctoral programs. For students opting for the October session, the term will span one and a half years.
Language
Candidates should be open to acquiring proficiency in the Japanese language, displaying a keen interest in Japan, and demonstrating enthusiasm for deepening their understanding of the country upon arrival.
Application Process
For all applicants
Please forward the digitally completed or scanned documents outlined below to education@km.mofa.go.jp no later than June 02, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Application Form
- Field of Study and Research Plan
- Academic Transcript (Attested copies (by notary public) of mark-sheets for plus2, Bachelor (and Master, if you have enrolled in or completed))
- Certification of graduation or degree (Attested copies (by notary public) of certificates for Bachelor (and Master, if you have enrolled in or completed))
- Recommendation Letter from the president/dean or the academic advisor at the current or last university attended
- Abstract of thesis (Only if you have written thesis.)
- Certificate of Language Proficiency (Only if you have documents attesting to competency in Japanese or English.)
- Recommendation Letter from the present employer (Only if you are currently employed.)
- Photograph or digitally recorded media of your art work (Only if you apply for fine art or music)
- Attested copy (by notary public) of Citizenship Certificate
For those who passed the interview
You will be asked to submit the following documents:
Tentative Timetable
- Application Deadline: June 02, 2024
- Written Examination: June 20, 2024
- Interview: July 02, 2024
Undergraduate Students
Application Guideline: (Download)
Qualifications
- Nepali nationals
- Born on or after April 2nd, 2000.
- Have completed 12-years of schooling in countries other than Japan
- Have secured 75% marks (CGPA 3.5) for Natural Sciences and 65% (CGPA 2.9) for Humanities and Social Sciences in average in SEE and plus two exams.
Fields of Study
Humanities and Social Sciences
| Humanities and Social Sciences (A) | Humanities and Social Sciences (B) |
|---|---|
| Law | Economics |
| Politics | Business Administration |
| Pedagogy | Others (Accounting, Financial economies, etc.) |
| Sociology | |
| Literature | |
| History | |
| Japanese language | |
| Others |
Natural Sciences
| Natural Sciences (A) | Natural Sciences (B) | Natural Sciences (C) |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Agricultural studies | |
| Mathematics | Agriculture | Medicine |
| Physics | Agricultural Chemistry | Dentistry |
| Chemistry | Agricultural Engineering | |
| Electric and Electronic Studies | Animal Science | |
| Electronics | Veterinary Medicine | |
| Electrical Engineering | Forestry | |
| Information Engineering | Food Science | |
| Mechanical Studies | Fisheries | |
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Naval Architecture | Hygienic Studies | |
| Civil Engineering and Architecture | Pharmacy | |
| Civil Engineering | Hygienic | |
| Architecture | Nursing | |
| Environmental Engineering | Science | |
| Chemical Studies | Biology | |
| Applied Chemistry | ||
| Chemical Engineering | ||
| Industrial Chemistry | ||
| Textile Engineering | ||
| Other Fields | ||
| Metallurgical Engineering | ||
| Mining Engineering | ||
| Maritime Engineering | ||
| Biotechnology |
Terms of Scholarship
Over a span of five years (extended to seven years for medical and veterinary programs), starting from April 2025 and concluding in March 2030, which encompasses one year dedicated to preparatory education covering Japanese language and other relevant subjects.
Language
Since all classes at the university will be conducted in Japanese, it is essential that applicants are willing to acquire proficiency in the Japanese language.
Application Process
For all Applicants
Please submit the digitally completed or scanned documents outlined below to education@km.mofa.go.jp no later than June 16, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Application Form
- Academic Transcript (Attested copies (by Notary Public) of mark-sheets of SEE and plus2 (and Bachlor, if you have enrolled in or completed)
- Certificate of graduation or degree (Attested copies (by Notary Public) of certificates of SEE and plus2 (and Bachlor, if you have completed)
- Recommendation Letter from a class teacher or principal of last school attendede.
- Certificate of enrollment (Only if you have enrolled in a university).
- Certificate of university enrollment qualification examination (Only if you passed the university enrollment qualification examination.)
- Certificate of Language Proficiency (Only if you have documents attesting to competency in Japanese or English.)
- Attested Copy (by Notary Public) of Nepali citizenship certificate
For those who pass the Interview
Please follow the instructions of the Embassy and submit the following:
- Direct Placement Preference Form
- Medical Certificate
Timetable
- Application Deadline: June 16, 2024
- Written Examination: June 29, 2024
- InterviewaL July 12, 2024
Specialized Training College Students
Application Guideline (Download)
Qualifications
- Nepali nationals
- Born on or after April 2nd, 2000.
- Have completed 12-years of schooling in countries other than Japan
- Have secured 75% marks (CGPA 3.5) for Natural Sciences and 65% (CGPA 2.9) in Humanities and Social Sciences in average in SEE and plus two exams.
Fields of Study
- Technology
- Personal Care and Nutrition
- Education and Welfare
- Business
- Fashion and Home Economics
- Culture and General Education
Terms of Scholarship
Over a period of three years, from April 2025 to March 2028, which encompasses one year dedicated to preparatory education covering the Japanese language and other relevant subjects.
Language
As all courses at the specialized training college will be conducted in Japanese, it is essential that applicants are prepared to learn the language.
Application Process
For all Appricants
Kindly forward the digitally completed or scanned documents listed below to education@km.mofa.go.jp no later than June 16, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Application Form
- Academic Transcript (Attested copies (by Notary Public) of mark-sheets of SEE and plus2 (and Bachelor, if you have enrolled in or completed))
- Certificate of graduation or degree (Attested copies (by Notary Public) of certificates of SEE and plus2 (and Bachelor, if you have completed))
- Recommendation Letter from a class teacher or principal of last school attended
- Certificate of enrollment (Only if you have enrolled in a university.)
- Certificate of university enrollment qualification examination (Only if you passed the university enrollment qualification examination.)
- Certificate of Language Proficiency (Only if you have documents attesting to competency in Japanese or English.)
- Attested Copy (by Notary Public) of Nepali citizenship certificate
For those who passed the Interview
You will be asked to submit documents listed below.
Timetable
- Application Deadline: June 16, 2024
- Written Examination: June 29, 2024
- Interview: July 12, 2024
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