The Scholarship scheme was set up by the Japanese Government in 1964. It aims at providing an opportunity for students in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong) who wish to continue their studies at national universities in Japan; giving them the necessary assistance for the pursuit of their studies; promoting international exchange in the fields of education, science and culture; and contributing to the mutual understanding and cooperation between Japan and Hong Kong.

Nationality: Applicants must be Hong Kong residents who are holding Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport or Document of Identity.

Age: Applicants must be born on or after 2 April 2000 (under 25 years old).

Academic Background: Applicants must either complete a 12-year regular course of school education (i.e. graduated from Secondary 6) or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan.

Japanese Language: Applicants must be willing to study the Japanese language and receive university education in the medium of Japanese.

The awards are normally tenable for five years (intensive course in Japanese language in the first year and bachelor’s degree program for 4 years) except for those majoring in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine or a six-year course in Pharmacy whose term of scholarship is seven years. Each scholarship will cover admission fee, tuition fees, monthly stipend and round-trip ticket.

Applicants are required to submit their application according to the specifications listed in either (a) or (b) below –

(a) bring along the original of the supporting documents and submit the completed application form and the copy of the supporting documents in person on or before 30 May 2024 (Thursday) to:

Scholarships, Grants & Loans Unit
Student Finance Office
Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency
Room 1217, 12/F
Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices
303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon

OR

(b) submit the completed application form and the copy of the supporting documents in person or by post on or before 6 June 2024 (Thursday) to:

MEXT Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Public Relations & Cultural Affairs Division
Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong
47th Floor, One Exchange Square
8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong

Please refer to the guidance note for the requirements of supporting documents.

Application form and further information on the scholarship can be obtained in person at the Student Finance Office on or before 6 June 2024 (Thursday) or downloaded from the website at https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/MEXT_US.html.  Applicants are not required to submit the Certificate of Health before passing the written test and interview, as this is the first stage of the application procedure. Recommendation letter by principal or advisor must be submitted under seal.

* Applicants can only apply for one category (i.e. either Undergraduate Students or Specialized Training College Students) of the Scholarship.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test. Those who have outstanding performance in the written test will be invited to attend an interview. Some past written examination papers have been uploaded to the website https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarships/mext-scholarships/examination.html for public surfing.

Enquiries can be made to the Student Finance Office at Room 1217, 12/F., Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, or at telephone number 2150 6108, or by email to saosgl_sfo@wfsfaa.gov.hk

The Scholarship scheme was set up by the Japanese Government. It aims at providing an opportunity for students in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong) who wish to study at Japanese specialized training colleges; giving them the necessary assistance for the pursuit of their studies; promoting international exchange in the fields of education, science and culture; and contributing to the mutual understanding and cooperation between Japan and Hong Kong.

Nationality: Applicants must be Hong Kong residents who are holding Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Passport or Document of Identity.

Age: Applicants must be born on or after 2 April 2000 (under 25 years old).

Academic Background: Applicants must either complete a 12-year regular course of school education (i.e. graduated from Secondary 6) or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan.

Japanese Language: Applicants must be willing to study the Japanese language and receive specialized training college education in the medium of Japanese.

The awards are normally tenable for three years (intensive course in Japanese language in the first year and specialized training program for two years). Each scholarship will cover admission fee, tuition fees, entrance examination fees, monthly stipend and round-trip ticket.

Applicants are required to submit their application according to the specifications listed in either (a) or (b) below –

(a) bring along the original of the supporting documents and submit the completed application form and the copy of the supporting documents in person on or before 30 May 2024 (Thursday) to:

Scholarships, Grants & Loans Unit
Student Finance Office
Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency
Room 1217, 12/F
Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices
303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon

OR

(b) submit the completed application form and the copy of the supporting documents in person or by post on or before 6 June 2024 (Thursday) to:

MEXT Scholarship for Specialized Training College Students
Public Relations & Cultural Affairs Division
Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong
47th Floor, One Exchange Square
8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong

Please refer to the guidance note for the requirements of supporting documents.

Application form and further information on the scholarship can be obtained in person at the Student Finance Office on or before 6 June 2024 (Thursday) or downloaded from the website at https://www.hk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/MEXT_STC.html.  Applicants are not required to submit the Certificate of Health before passing the written test and interview, as this is the first stage of the application procedure. Recommendation letter by principal or advisor must be submitted under seal.

* Applicants can only apply for one category (i.e. either Undergraduate Students or Specialized Training College Students) of the Scholarship.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test. Those who have outstanding performance in the written test will be invited to attend an interview. Some past written examination papers have been uploaded to the website https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarships/mext-scholarships/examination.html for public surfing.

Enquiries can be made to the Student Finance Office at Room 1217, 12/F., Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, or at telephone number 2150 6108, or by email to saosgl_sfo@wfsfaa.gov.hk