MEXT Japan Scholarship: How I got the Embassy Recommendation | Research Scholarship

[@MEXTguide_yoyo]

Thankyou for sharing your experience. From the first 10 minutes I can truly relate 😅 MEXT needs alot of patience.

[@konnichiwapaula]

Absolutely 😄

[@michelledangatanmunoz5061]

New subscriber here. Thank you for breaking down the process you’ve undergo with.

[@konnichiwapaula]

Thank you so much! I hope this was helpful somehow! :)

[@yevaalessa]

Hello, regrading 9:27 i have 15 years of education because Bachelor's education in the country i studied is done in 3 years. I explained that in my application as well. I hope I'd be able to qualify for the entrance exams for masters degree.

[@didiannzally9546]

Still waiting for the upcoming video - Second Screening

[@jane-fl4xl]

Thank you for this. This is so far the clearest video I've watched regarding MEXT scholarship for Filipino aspirants. By the way, you must be really intelligent to have finished law school, two master's degrees and now on your way to completing PhD. 👏👏👏

[@konnichiwapaula]

Thank you very much for the very kind words! ☺ I hope it helped somehow!

[@space_guy_04]

Exam is now totally waived for research category as MEXT decided that Philippines is English speaking country. We did took the exam for japanese though but they said it has no bearing. In my experience my interview went smooth, they did not ask much on my research just some clarifications on definition of terms. Most of the time it was story telling. What struck me was the last question they ask, "Unfortunately we cannot accept all of you as we have limited slots, WHAT makes you more qualified than the other applicants to receive the scholarship?" Fortunately I have big edge vs other applicants being topnotcher and being a member of NRCP (national research council of the Philippines) with the panels happen to be members of also. To aspiring mext scholars goodluck! see you all in Japan

[@rajputchinu5331]

the courses we will be available in English or it will be in japanese language? or is it necessay to learn Japanese?

[@space_guy_04]

@@rajputchinu5331 there is no exact answer here it will depend on your university and the program you will take.

[@Crash_UR_XIandXII_Syllabus]

Thnx Paula... I have submitted the documents to the embassy... Just waiting their response... let's see what will happen next... Before applying for this i didn't get familiar with U but still I'd say U made a very knowledgeable and full of experience video...I like it and U 2...😊...Hope we'll be in touch amd share great time with each other as a good freind...As U have a lot of experience that will definitely going to help me in future...🤞...New subscriber(friend) here....❤️💫

[@angelicutie2382]

Wow you are a lawyer💜💜💜💜 thats what i wanna do but idk if pursuing law in japan is worth it

[@rajupadhyay1125]

Great video. I have one question though 😅 what is the difference between Master/Doctoral (Phase 1) and Doctoral (Phase 2)?

[@NayeemIslam-xd7zl]

I want to get it❤

[@konnichiwapaula]

I hope you do! Wishing you the best!☺️

[@joosama3427]

Thanks for this helpful video! Do you know the passing mark for the english exam? Also for the personal photo in the application form, what color should the background of the photo be? And do we need to attach 3 photos for 3 application copies or just 1 is enough?

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! Thank you for the kind words!😊 Unfortunately, I’m not certain what the passing mark for the English exam is. As for the photo, I used the usual white background to be consistent with the usual visa photo requirements. Attach photos to all copies of the application form :) Hope this helps and good luck!

[@musaamenda5448]

Hi Paula, thanks for sharing your experience. How can one calculate the GPA for mext scholarship to check if one falls under the 2.30 of 3.00?

[@angelicutie2382]

Wow please for how long does the scholarship process takes

[@SYEDMUBASHIR-tv3tw]

your english is very good

[@fluffyhamster3548]

Is this a joke

[@walidbenhammou4387]

thank you for this video. please could you explain how can I get provisional acceptance from university. do I have to send my document via post to get the acceptance

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! I hope this doesn’t come too late. The LOPA (letter of provisional acceptance) is something you secure after passing the first screening. Your local mission will give you the go-signal and let you know the deadline for this request, which is a date that MEXT sets and is quite strict about). The exact procedure for securing a LOPA will depend on the university and graduate school you intend to secure it from, so aside from instructions from the local mission, be sure to read through the instructions of the university on how embassy-recommended scholars are supposed to get in touch for the LOPA. They will usually have specific landing pages on their websites for this. Hope this helps!

[@walidbenhammou4387]

@@konnichiwapaula 😇🥰thank you very much for this important information. I really appreciate you

[@mohitkhandare8720]

I missed the chance but I have a question 1) Do we need to attach the X-ray and every health report with health certificate Please answer my dumb question

[@TokyoLollipop11]

I guess you have submitted your application, but I hope my answer may help future applicants. You don't need to submit the X-ray and other things, but just the health form.

[@mohitkhandare8720]

@@TokyoLollipop11 thank you 😊

[@MillenniumLovolunhe]

Hi! How many pages should be a research plan?

[@poojagurung3946]

Hy, i have been selected for Embassy recommended Mext scholarship. I have still few months to start my journey. Can you share few tips about pre-planning. What do u suggest to pre-prepare so that i would have a proper study journey in Japan. Thank you so much. :)

[@konnichiwapaula]

@@poojagurung3946 congratulations! ☺️ thanks for your comment as well. I’ve made a video in response and will be posting it soon! Congratulations again and wishing you all the best!

[@poojagurung3946]

@@konnichiwapaula thank you so much for your response. :)

[@kmina5296]

So in the placement preference we can put the universities and courses that we want to attend without contacting any supervisor, they'll accept the document even if I put the name of the sueprvisors without contacting them until I pass the first round ?

[@SEIAH123]

Hi! I just want to ask about the MEXT scholarship since I want to apply for the next application period. When filling up the application form did you took some JLPT (under Japanese Language Qualifications) and TOEFL (under English Language qualification)? Since I think you need to fill this up with your scores I think? Thank you for answering.

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! Since I've never taken a JPLT, I left that blank. I had an old IELTS (from 2015) that I opted to put in the Others box instead of the English qualification (which I left blank) due to the two-year validity of the results. Hope this helps!

[@mayorafukucho]

hi :) i have one question! when i'm preparing my documents will i need to also write a research proposal or will the "research plan" document be enough for the primary selection/first screening?

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! For the embassy recommendation pathway, your research plan is essentially your proposal ☺️ so the research plan will suffice. (the format once you apply for the MS/MA/PhD program with the University down the line may change, however, depending on what will be required of you by the Uni, but at least for the embassy, the two are the same ☺️) Hope this helps!

[@mayorafukucho]

@@konnichiwapaula omg thank you so so much! It makes perfect sense 🤗

[@konnichiwapaula]

@@mayorafukucho all the best with your application!☺️✨

[@mayorafukucho]

@@konnichiwapaula thanks a lot ❤️

[@benadinemabel7124]

thank you for this. But i would love to study Japanese and East Asian. do i need to prepare a research plan

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! Regardless of your chosen area of research, it is required if you are applying for the scholarship under the Research Category.

[@benadinemabel7124]

@@konnichiwapaula thank you

[@Dareguy002]

Hi I completed my degree in 2019. Currently working for the past 1 years. So can I apply for master this year 2024 and also try again next year 2025. Also is the any study gap limit of 6 years for masters.

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! Hmmm... I don't remember encountering any provision that limits applications to those who graduated within a certain number of years. I personally completed my master's degrees 7 and 4 years (respectively) prior to my application, and it was not an issue. Hope this helps!

[@vip_fun9368]

Hello. I'm applying for a PhD degree and a bit confused about how to present the research proposal. Do you mind sharing yours with me please?

[@ayushdeo2153]

hi i am just very confused , for applying masters program , do i need to send the documents via post before 15th may or just send the prelim form and THEN wait for getting selected ???

[@qubittechfutocommunity8329]

Please Paula do MEXT offer student working Visa

[@ndarina5185]

Heyyoo Tysm for making this video. I am planning to apply this year and I’m very confused about the language section. They said you didn’t need to know Japanese to apply but as I was scrolling through past examinations for research students I noticed they evaluated English AND Japanese. So my question is wether the Japanese evaluation is for people that already knew Japanese prior to this or for everybody? And can my high school principal write my rec letter? I hope you see this and reply to me!

[@bla__berries]

I'm also planning to apply for the MEXT scholarship. It is for everyone regardless of japanese proficiency. From my knowledge, Japanese Is tested so they know how much you know the language since you will be placed in a japanese language learning class

[@olydas3118]

I have this doubt About the research plan, what we have to cover there specifically? like what we will do ? Isn't the supervisor will alot us topic of our research?? Or we are asked to make one for PhD research?

[@farhanaaslambhatti]

I am applying for masters Is it necessary to get an acceptance letter from professor for embassy track just like university track?

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! Unfortunately, I am unfamiliar with how the university nomination-track works exactly, but for the embassy recommendation, what happens is that you are to secure a Letter of Provisional Acceptance (LOPA) from two graduate schools after the first screening (prompt and instructions given by your local mission). This is an official MEXT document issued by the universities. These LOPAs are attached to the Placement preference application form (Document no. 2), and the local mission sends everything to MEXT in Tokyo, which then decides the final placement. I have read of cases where applicants were unable to secure at least 1 LOPA; from what I understand, MEXT will still exert its best efforts to place the applicant in a university based on their Placement preference (Document no. 2). I don't personally know anyone who experienced this, so uncertain about details on this front. Hope this helps!

[@Crash_UR_XIandXII_Syllabus]

N the 2ndly, i wna ask that how I should perpare for the test bcz the major I choosed isn't related to Maths so I'm kind of poor in it... I'll cover all others subjest 🤞but about Mathematics. What should I do which will make it easy for me to crash the Mathematics section... Can U guide me....🙏

[@Crash_UR_XIandXII_Syllabus]

I know U didn't go through the test but I hope U'll provide me a little info about My hurdle...🙏

[@michelwoodsy8703]

Would you mind to say in which program are you majoring??? I looked for a major in international law but I can't find Could you please help me?

[@muhammadaamir6516]

"I need a health certificate to fill out mine. Can someone please send me their health certificate if they have filled out their certificate for the Mext scholarship?" Thanks

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hello! This is a personal document that should be completed by a health institution. Please refer to the instructions given by the Embassy/Consulate through which you are lodging your application. Thanks!

[@marwa3306]

I have a question if I am on mext scholarship can I have a part time job?

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! There are two layers to this issue - technically, a MEXT research scholar can get a part-time job for as long as they get this specific permission stamped on their Zairyu or Residence Card (the card itself is issued by immigration upon arrival). They will have to seek this permission from immigration either at the airport upon arrival (the form for this is available online) or at an immigration office later on. However, there are some universities/graduate schools that specifically disallow MEXT research scholars from taking on a part-time job. Just something to consider/keep in mind in case relevant 🙂

[@marwa3306]

@Konnichiwa Paula thank you so much

[@danonedanap159]

Hi I am a moroccan student in 11th , I was wondering when should I apply to get in college in 2024/2025 (We start school from September to June )

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! I’m sorry but I won't be able to provide much help on this front. It seems that your case would be a better fit for the MEXT Undergraduate scholarship, so that may be something you can look up and explore. Wishing you all the best!

[@saudade_9442]

Hello, need help lang po. I was planning to apply for MEXT 2025 and I'm now in my 12th grade this upcoming school year. I recently found out that the deadline is May 27 and it's already June 9. Is it fine to still apply next year and pursue my undergraduate degree there right away or am I suppose to take a gap year?

[@shukrona-003]

Hi, I had same situation last year, after deadline I'd found up about MEXT, and no you cannot apply after deadline. Honestly, Id recommend you to take gap year (if you really wanna study in Japan) and prepare yourself for written exam. Also, you can start learning Japanese along with preparation for written exam (for me it's really hard>_

[@Rukkjh]

اريد اامزيد من المعلومات وهل تسجيلي في منح اخرى في نفس الوقت مت ميكست سينقص من ​@@shukrona-003

[@zeeshankhatri2961]

Hi Paula, its great. I am an MBA (16 years esucation) from Pakistan. What fields of studies they prefer? Like, do they give preference to HR field? Management?

[@konnichiwapaula]

For this, please refer to the Guidelines released by MEXT. Thanks and all the best!

[@shazadi1912]

Sister can I still can apply for the MEXT scholarship if I am in my first year of undergraduate degree . Actually very soon I'm going to enter the college life say just in 2-3 months for my undergraduate degree as I have given my 12th boards recently. My parents wants me to study in my home country for which I have applied in some of the unis here n probably will study here. But still there i a great yearning in myself to go and even for a semester or two study in Japan, it's a dream actually! But I'm confused that will i be able to apply for this scholarship even if I'm in my 1st or 2nd yr of college to pursue my undergraduate degree there even it's for a short term. Is that possible?

[@konnichiwapaula]

Hi! I’m sorry but I won't be able to provide much help on this front. It seems that your case would be a better fit for the MEXT Undergraduate scholarship, so that may be something you can look up and explore. Wishing you all the best!

[@shazadi1912]

@@konnichiwapaula ok sister I understand. Thank you 😊

[@lovexin143]

​@@shazadi1912 are you applied

[@Cherrycherrylady_243]

Hi Miss I have some questions Please answer me I am not getting answered for this question so please help 🙏🏻me🙏🏻 1.Can we choose to study in which university? 2.do we need 16 years of graduation or 12 years pf graduation? 3. When study in the university is international students separated from the Japanese students?

[@estg505]

1. I asked the same question to a worker of Japan's embassy in my country, and she told me that if you are a undergrad student you cannot choose in wich university of Japan you're gonna study, the gov is going to tell you where. 2. You need 12 years of school, tho you can still apply if you are taking your last year of highschool. 3. You would study in the same class with other japanese students. God bless you ^^