[Scholarship offered for this program]
—– For UGM Lecturer Only —–
As the leading university on the Sea of Japan coast, Kanazawa University has contributed greatly to Japanese higher education and academic research since it was founded in 1949. One of the University’s charms lies in being able to study in Kanazawa, a city rich in history and traditional culture. Kanazawa has cultivated a respected intellectual profile since the time of the Kaga fiefdom (1598 – 1867). Lively interaction among students, communication with staff, and the local community make it the perfect venue for students’ personal growth and development.
The aim of Graduate Schools Kanazawa University is to cultivate human resources who can contribute to scientific advancement in the world through advanced research and education at the five graduate schools. This scholarship program is not for the exchange program but mainly for people who seeks a Master’s or Doctoral degree at Kanazawa University
For more information: monbukagakusho_prospectus2017
List of Graduate Schools: http://www.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ie/e/school/graduate.html
Mailing Address: mailing_address-2017
Before submit the application, the applicants must find the supervisor here in Kanazawa University. Go to: http://ridb.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
Allowance per month:
Research Students; 143,000 yen
Master’s Program Students; 144,000 yen
Doctoral Program Students; 145,000 yen
The term of scholarship will differ as follows depending on the types of students as accepted in Japanese universities.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Before submit the application, the applicants must find the supervisor here in Kanazawa University. Go to: http://ridb.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/
2. 2-application-for-japanese-government-scholarship
3. 3-field-of-study-and-study-program
7.Photocopy of the university diploma or of certificate of degree, or a certified letter from the university at which the applicant is currently enrolled, stating the expected graduation date.
8. Official academic transcript of all applicable undergraduate and graduate course work from the institution including your GPA and/or ranking in your institution.
9. Photocopy of his/her passport or birth certificate or certificate of citizenship in the applicant’s home country
10. A Photograph (4.5×3.5cm; taken within the past six months, upper body, full-faced, uncapped) Write applicant’s name and nationality in block letters on the back of the photograph. It should be pasted on the specified place on the application form
11. Summary of the latest thesis for a degree
12. Acceptance letter written by a prospective academic advisor from Kanazawa University. (An emailed one is also available.)
13. Certificate of official language qualification such as TOEFL, TOEIC, Japanese subject of Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and/or Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
14. For those who are currently employed, a letter of release/recognition from their supervisor, recognizing their right to apply and/or pursue further education in Kanazawa University
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1) Submit the aforementioned documents to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur F-13) for internal review.
2) OIA staffs will evaluate your application.
3) Once you are selected as Nominated Student, OIA will send your application to Kanazawa University as for host university selection.
4) FINAL decision from Kanazawa University.
Please send all documents above in 2 COPIES to Office of International Affairs, UGM (Bulaksumur Block F-13) no later than December 27, 2016.