Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 2023

2023/1/23
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) of the Japanese Government offers scholarships for 2023 to Tongan citizens who wish to study in Japan.  Its aim is to foster human resources who will become bridges of friendship between Tonga and Japan through study in Japan and who will contribute to the development of both countries and the wider world.  All application procedures for scholarships are conducted through the Embassy of Japan in Tonga. 

Teachers Training(Arrival in Japan: September to October 2023)
 
Applicants must be born on or after April 2, 1988. This scholarship is available to Tongan Teachers who wish to conduct research on school education at designated Japanese universities as "Teachers-Training"

1. Qualifications and Conditions
Please refer to Application Guidelines for more information.

2. Application Forms
Applicants must submit your application or enquire to the Embassy of Japan by 4:00pm 24th February 2023.
Please download from Study in Japan website:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-teacher.html
  • The submitted documents will not be returned.
  • The Certificate of Health is not necessary at the application stage for applicants from Tongatapu.  Only successful applicants will be required to submit after primary selection.
  • Applicants from outer islands group must submit a Health Certificate at the application stage.
3. The Schedule of Application and Selection
 
Date Schedule
24th February 2023 (4:00pm) Application close
4th March 2022 Written Examination and Uterview
24th March 2023 Primary Screening decision and notification
From May 2023 Second screening and university placement
July to August 2023 Notification of results of selection and university placement
September to October 2023 Departure to Japan
 
4. Helpful Site
The following website may be helpful to select universities and courses in Japan.  
Contact
 
For further enquiries, please contact:
The Embassy of Japan in Tonga
Level5, National Reserve Bank of Tonga Building,
Nuku'alofa, Kingdom of Tonga
P.O. Box No 330
Tel: (676)22-221
E-mail: emb-japan@nu.mofa.go.jp
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Related Links (https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/)