SPECIALIZED TRAINING CATEGORY

Please Note:
1. All submitted documents will NOT be returned. Also, we will not be able to accommodate any request for making a copy of any or all of those documents. Should you foresee the necessity of keeping a copy for your own purpose, it shall be done BEFORE submission of documents 2. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE ON PRESCRIBED FORM -Medical check-up may be undertaken in ANY hospital or health institution, as long as the form is in conformity with that is shown on the guidelines. Please ask your doctor to fill in all the required data. 3. Application forms with incomplete requirements will not be considered. MAKE SURE THAT ALL YOUR PAPERS ARE COMPLETE BEFORE SUBMISSION. (We understand that some documents like diploma and transcript of records are hard to obtain; certified true copies issued by the University Registrar of the said documents will be accepted for the meantime). 4. To facilitate communication, please provide as much contact information as possible including mobile number, landline number and correct email address. 5. Due to the huge volume of applications received every year, we are unable to confirm receipt of documents from each applicant. We suggest you prepare a receiving copy, which can be signed by the Embassy staff who receives your document, or, for those delivered by courier (LBC, OCS, etc), please check with your courier service provider on how you can verify delivery/receipt of your documents. Inquiries on application status will not be entertained. 6. If you are in your final year in your studies (graduating students), you are required to obtain a letter from your university stating that you are expected to graduate and be awarded a degree before your departure to Japan. Likewise, for those in lower years (freshman, sophomore or junior years), you are required to obtain a letter from your university stating that you are currently enrolled and are expected to finish the current year of your studies. 7. Only short listed candidates will be contacted to take the exams and interview. The examinations and interviews will be held in Manila and possibly in Cebu.

8. Past example exams are available on:

http:www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0308e.html 9. Please READ THE GUIDELINES CAREFULLY and fill in all the information needed in the application forms. Please mail or hand-deliver your application package to the following address on or before May 27, 2011. Attn: 2011 MEXT Scholarship for Specialized Training Students Japan Information and Culture Center Embassy of Japan 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2012 (SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE STUDENTS)

MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at a Japanese specialized training college under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2012 as follows. 1. FIELDS OF STUDY Those who wish to study in Japan as an exchange student at a specialized training college should choose a field of study to major in from # (1) to # (7) below. (1) Technology (2) Personal Care and Nutrition (3) Education and Welfare (4) Business (5) Fashion and Home Economics (6) Culture and General Education (7) Other Fields Note 1: Select a field of study from 1-7 above, and enter it in Chosen field of study in Japan on the application form. Applicants may also refer to a separate sheet titled Majors and related subjects for field of study, and enter a first and second choice of subjects from the same field of study. Note 2: Applicants who choose (7) Other Fields are required to specify what kind of field they want in Chosen field of study and subjects in Japan (Field of study) on the application form. Note 3: Applicants who wish to major in (7) Other Fields (Agriculture, Medical Care, etc.) may have difficulties in finding a specialized training college that can accept them. Note 4: In regard to other fields of study, keep in mind that in some cases the application can not be accepted because the period for completing the course of study will be more than the term of disbursement of the scholarship. Note 5: Applicants who select Other Subjects for a field of study should specify their chosen subject in Chosen field of study and subjects in Japan (First choice of subjects, Second choice of subjects) on the application form. 2. QUALIFICATIONS (1) Nationality: The Applicant must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government. This applies at such times to stateless persons,too. TheApplicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application will not be eligible. Applicant screening will be made at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General (hereinafter referred to as Japanese legation) in the country of the Applicants nationality (except where two for countries are attended by the same Japanese legation). (2) Age: The Applicant must have been born between April 2, 1990 and April 1, 1995. (3) Academic Background: An Applicant must have completed a 12-year school curriculum or graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan. (Included is any Applicant who will satisfy the above qualifications by March 2012.) (4) Japanese Language: The Applicant must be willing to learn the Japanese language and receive education at a specialized training college in the Japanese language. (5) Health: The Applicant must be mentally and physically healthy enough to pursue study at a specialized training college in Japan. (6) Arrival in Japan: In principle, the selected Applicant must be able to leave for and arrive in Japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2012. Travel expenses will not be provided if the Applicant chooses to travel to Japan before this set period. If the Applicant is unable to travel to Japan within the dates set, the scholarship will be cancelled. (7) Visa RequirementIf selected, the Applicant will be required to acquire a College Student ryuugaku() visa prior to coming to Japan. Applicants who are already in Japan before the start of the scholarship period under a visa other than College Student are required to change it to College Student by the end of the month preceding the start of the scholarship. (An Applicant who comes to Japan with a visa or resident status other than that of College Student will not qualify for a Japanese governments scholarship. Also, keep in mind that any Applicant who changes his/her resident status to any status other than College Student after entry into Japan will lose his/her status of a Japanese government scholarship student upon such change of status.) (8) Any applicant who meets any or all of the following conditions is not eligible. If identified after the start of the scholarship period, the applicant will be required to withdraw from the scholarship: If he/she is a service member or civilian employee registered on the active military list at the time the scholarship period is due to begin. If he/she is a grantee of a scholarship provided by an organization (including a governmental organization of his/her own country) other than the Japanese government (MONBUKAGAKUSHO: MEXT); If the applicant is a previous recipient of a Japanese government scholarship. Unless more than three years have passed since the first day of the month following the final payment of the previous scholarship, as of April 1, 2012; or
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 If he/she is, in principle, currently enrolled in a Japanese university with the resident status of College Student, or will be enrolled in a Japanese university as an other source or self financed international student between the time of application for this scholarship in his/her country and the time the scholarship period is due to begin. This does not apply to current self- financed international students at Japanese universities who will complete their course of study and return to their country before the end of the current year. 3. TERM OF SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship awards will be tenable for three years from April 2012 to March 2015 including one-year preparatory education in the Japanese language and other subjects due to be provided upon arrival in Japan. Note: If a scholarship grantee graduates from a specialized training college and is admitted to a Japanese university as a junior transferee, he/she may have the term of his/her scholarship extended upon successful examination by MEXT provided that he/she has outstanding academic achievement that meets certain criteria. 4. SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS (1) Allowance: Under the fiscal 2011 budget each grantee will be provided monthly with 123,000 yen (an additional
monthly stipend of 2,000 or 3,000 yen may be provided to those undertaking study or research in specially designated regions).

(However, this will be subject to change, depending upon the annual budget of each year). The scholarship will not be paid to a grantee who takes a leave of absence or is long absent from his/her specialized training college or the preparatory Japanese-teaching institution. Scholarship will be cancelled for a grantee in the following cases. Furthermore, if scholarship payments were made during the period the following cases applied, the grantee may be ordered to return scholarship payments received during that period. If any of his/her application documents is found to be falsely stated; If he/she is in breach of his/her pledge made to the Minister of MONBUKAGAKUSHO (MEXT); If he/she is subjected to disciplinary action such as expulsion or removal from register by his/her specialized training college or the preparatory Japanese-teaching institution; If it becomes definitive that the grantee will not be able to graduate (or complete his/her course) within the standard course term because of his/her poor academic achievement or suspension; If his/her resident status of College Student as provided for in Paragraph 1-4 of Appendix to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act changes to any other status; or If he/she is provided with another scholarship (except for a scholarship designated for research expenses). If he/she proceeds to a higher level of education without receiving approval for an extension of the term of the scholarship (2) Traveling Costs Transportation to Japan: Each grantee will be provided, according to his/her itinerary and route as designated by MEXT, with an economy class air ticket from the international airport closest to his/her place of residence to Narita International Airport (or following the itinerary normally used by the institution where the grantee is placed). Expenses such as inland transportation from his/her place of residence to the nearest international airport, airport tax, airport usage fees, special taxes on overseas travel and travel expenses within Japan will be borne by the grantee (the place of residence of the grantee shall in principle be the address stated in the application form). Air travel from a country other than the grantees nationality will not be covered, nor travel to Japan before April 1, 2012. Transportation from Japan: The grantee who returns to his/her home country within the last-payment month of his/her scholarship will be provided, upon application, with an economy class air ticket for a flight from Narita International Airport (or following the itinerary normally used by the institution where the grantee is placed) to the international airport closest to his/her place of return. Note: Insurance premiums for travel to/from Japan shall be borne by the grantee. The airport the grantee departs from or returns to must be an airport of the country of his/her nationality. (3) School Fees: Fees for entrance examinations, matriculation, and tuition at a specialized training college will be paid by the Japanese government. 5. SELECTION (1) In cooperation with the governments of the applicants countries the Japanese legation will perform primary screening of applicants by means of submitted application documents, interviews and academic examinations. Examination subjects: All applicants must sit examinations in Japanese, English, and mathematics. (2) Results of the primary screening will be notified to applicants on the date designated by the Japanese legation. (3) Applicants who have been selected by this primary screening will be recommended to MEXT. (4) MEXT will perform final selection of the recommended applicants and select scholarship grantees.

6. SPECIALIZED TRAINING COLLEGE EDUCATION (1) Preparatory Education prior to Placement in specialized Training College: Each grantee will be enrolled at a preparatory school designated by MEXT where for a one-year intensive course in the Japanese language and other subjects necessary for preparation for proceeding to specialized training colleges. The preparatory course lasts for one year mainly consisting of education in Japanese Affairs with a focus on Japanese-language teaching. Please keep in mind that a grantee will not be allowed to proceed to specialized training college if he/she is determined incapable of completing the prescribed course at the preparatory school. (He/she will be required to return home upon such determination.) (2) Entrance into Specialized Training College: A grantee who has completed the prescribed course at the preparatory school will go on to a college of technology designated by MEXT. His/her college will be decided by MEXT upon consultation with the college concerned. No objection by the grantee against the decision will be allowed. (3) Graduation: A grantee of this scholarship will be enrolled into a postsecondary course of a specialized training college that requires upper secondary school education for entrance eligibility and receive professional education for two years prior to graduation. A graduated grantee will be awarded a diploma. (4) Language used in Education: All classes will be given in the Japanese language. (5) Change of Major Field: A grantee will not be permitted in principle to change his/her major field of study. 7. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants must submit the following documents to the Japanese legation by the required date. The submitted documents will not be returned.
(Original) (Copy) (1) Application (on the prescribed forms) ............................................................................................. 2 (2) Photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm, Upper body, Full-faced, Uncapped) taken within the past 6 months (name and nationality should be written on the reverse; photo to be pasted onto the application documents. Digital photographs also acceptable) ............................. 2 (3) Academic transcript for the past 3 years ....................................................................................... 1 1 (4) Recommendation from the principal or the adviser of the last school attended .................................. 1 1 (5) Graduation certificate of the last school attended (or certificate of expected graduation for an applicant due to graduate) ..................................................................................................................................... 1 1 (6) Certificate of passage of university entrance qualification examinations (if applicable) ......................... 1 1 (7) Certificate of enrollment (for an applicant currently enrolled in a university) .......................................... 1 1 (8) Medical certificate(on the prescribed form) .................................................................................... 1 1 Note 1: These documents must be written in Japanese or English. Any document written in any other language must be attached with an English or Japanese translation. Note 2: For items (5) and (6) above, a photocopy of the graduation certificate and/or the qualification certificate will do, provided that the copy is attested by the relevant school or examining organization. Note 3: An application will not be examined unless all the documents mentioned above are fully and correctly completed. For applicants with (6) Certificate of passage of university entrance qualification examination, this document may be submitted in place of documents (3), (4) and (5) Note 4: Number the documents(1 through 5) in the right upper corner.

8. NOTES (1) All grantees are advised to learn the Japanese language and have basic knowledge about the weather, climate, manners and customs of Japan , the differences between the legal system of his/her home country and Japan, and what specialized training colleges are like in Japan before leaving for Japan. (2) Grantees should bring the approximate equivalent of US $1,500 to cover immediate needs after their arrival in Japan. (3) Boarding house For one year after arrival, in principle a grantee will be able to live in a dormitory for preparatory school. After entering a specialized training college a grantee will be able to continue to live in the aforementioned dormitory or other residential accommodations introduced by the college. (4) If you have any question about the matters set forth/not set forth herein, please inquire at the Japanese legation and follow their instructions, if any are given.

APPLICATION FOR JAPANESE GOVERNMENTMONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP

Specialized Training College Students for 2012

INSTRUCTIONS The application should be typed if possible, or neatly handwritten in block letters.) Numbers should be in Arabic numerals.) Year should be written using the Anno Domini system. ) Proper nouns should be written in full, and not abbreviated. ) Personal data entered in this application will only be used for scholarship selection purposes, and contact information such as e-mail addresses will only be used for forming related human networks after the student returns home and for sending information by the Japanese Government. E-mail

Name in full, in your native language (Family name/Surname) In Roman capital letters (Family name/Surname) , , (First name) (Middle name) (First name) (Middle name)

(Sex) Male Female (Marital Status) Single Married()

(Please write your name exactly as it appears in your passport.) -1Nationality -2Possesion of Japanese nationality Yes, I have

No, I dont have

Paste your photograph or digital image taken within the past 6 months. Write your name and nationality in

Date of birth( 19 Year Month Day Age as of April 1, 20122012

block letters on the back of the photo. 4.5 x 3.5 cm photo ((4.5cm3.5cm))

Present address and telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address E-mail Present address( Telephone/Facsimile number(/FAX E-mail address

If possible, write an e-mail address where you can be contacted for periods that include the time before you come to Japan, your stay in Japan and the period after you return home. E-mail Chosen field of study and subjects in Japan N.B. Select from Majors and Related Subjects for Fields of Study. If you enter a second choice, ensure that it is from the same field of study as your first choice. Field of study First choice of subjects

Second choice of subjects

Field of study you specialized in at high school or university

Present status (with name of school attending or employer) Student Name of school () Those in employmentName of employer grade in / will graduate in

Year

Month

Educational background: Name and Address of School Elementary Education () Elementary School Secondary Education Lower Secondary School Name ) Location ) Name ) Location ) Name ) Upper Secondary School Location ) Name ) To From Year and Month of Entrance and Completion From To From To From Duration of Attendances years and months years and months years and months years and months years and months *-2 *-1 Diploma or Degree awarded, Major Subject, Skipped years/levels

Higher Education Undergraduate Level

Location To ) Total of the years schooling mentioned above As of April 1, 2012 (2012 4 1 )

Notes: Exclude kindergarten education or nursery school education. () Preparatory education for university admission is included in upper secondary school.) If the applicant has passed the qualifying examination for admission to a university, indicate this in the blank with *-1.( -1 ) Any school years or levels skipped should be indicated in the fourth column(Diploma or Degree awarded, Major Subject, Skipped years and levels).(Example: Graduated high school in two years, etc.) 3 The applicant who has more than one major at his/her university should list all majors in the blank space with *-2 *-2 Employment record: Begin with the most recent employment excluding part-time jobs, if applicable. Name and location of organization Period of employment From To 10Language proficiency: (1) Evaluate your ability as Excellent", Good", or Poor" in the blank space. Reading Japanese English French Others( () ) Writing Speaking Position Type of work

11. Japanese language background, if any.() ) Name and address of institution () ) Period of study () from Year() Month() to Year() Month() Years()

12Reasons for choosing to subjects entered in section 5. N.B. Specify reasons for each subjects entered in section 5. Also, ensure that the subjects in this section are the same as the subjects entered in section 5. ( ) Subjects and reasons First choice of subjects

Second choice of subjects

13What kind of field are you planning to study in Japan? ()

14. What kind of impression do you have of Japan?

15Description of desired employment to be taken up after returning home. ()

16. Person to be notified in applicant's home country, in case of emergency: () Name in full: Address with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address E-mail ) Present Address( Telephone/Facsimile number(/FAX E-mail address Occupation: Relationship with the applicant: name(s) of family member(s): Father() Mother() Occupation() Occupation() Nationality() Nationality()

17.Immigration Records to JapanBegin with the most recent travel to Japan Date From To From To Purpose

I understand and accept all the matters stated in the Application for Japanese Government (MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT) Scholarship for 2012, and hereby apply for this scholarship. 2012 Date of application: Applicant's signature: Applicant's name in Roman letters capitals

 Majors and Related Subjects for Fields of Study Fields of Study Technology Personal Care and Nutrition Education and Welfare Business Fashion and Home Economics Culture and General Education Other Fields Subjects

Civil Engineering and Architecture Electrical and Electronic Engineering Wireless Communication Computer Information Processing Other Subjects

Nourishment Cooking Other Subjects

Nursery Teacher Training Nursing Welfare Social Welfare Other Subjects

Management Travel Business Other Subjects

Harmony dressmaking Other Subjects

Music Art Design Photograph Other Subjects

N.B. If you select other fields/subjects, please specify in detail your chosen fields/subjects

MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT SCHOARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM

Applicant's Name(Print): (Family)

, (First) (Middle)

To the Applicant : Please indicate your full name above. Give this form and one of the envelopes markedconfidential" addressed to yourself, to the person you have asked to recommend you. Ask this person to place the completed form in the envelope, seal the envelope, sign across the seal, and return the unopened envelope with your application. To the Applicant and the Recommender : This recommendation will be used for an admissional purposes only. To the Recommender : Please respond to the following questions. Please type or print. After completing this form, place it in the envelope provided, seal the envelope, sign across the seal, and return it to the applicant. This recommendation is a required part of the application process; prompt return to the candidate is important. We appreciate your assistance and would like to assure you that your comments will be carefully considered.

Recommender's name :

Title and Institution (if work address used) :

Address :

Telephone & Facsimile :

During which period of time have you had the most frequent contact with the applicant? What was the nature of your relationship? In what areas does the applicant need improvement or growth?

From

to

Please comment on the applicant's interpersonal skills. How well does he or she work within a team? How would you describe the applicant's leadership skills? Please comment on the applicant's degree of self-confidence. Please comment on the applicant's personal character? Please indicate your overall evaluation of the applicant. Strongly recommended Recommended Recommended with reservation Not recommended

Please make whatever additional comments you wish about the applicant's potential for graduate (or undergraduate) study in Japan and potential for becoming a responsible, effective person in your country. Additional pages may be attached, and the back page is also available.

Signature

Date

CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH (to be completed by the examining physician)

Please fill out (PRINT/TYPE) in Japanese or English. Name: , Male Female Date of Birth: Age:

Family name,

First name

Middle name

Physical Examination (1) Height (2) Blood pressure cm Weight mm/Hg kg mm/Hg Blood type A B O RH regular Pulse irregular normal impaired

(3) Eyesight: (R) (L) Without glasses (4) Hearing: normal impaired

(R) (L) With glasses or contact lenses Speech: normal impaired

Color blindness

) Please describe the results of physical and X-ray examinations of the applicant's chest x-rays (X-rays taken more than 6 months prior to this certification are NOT valid). normal Cardiomegaly: impaired Date Film No. Electrocardiograph : normal impaired Describe the condition of applicant's lungs. Lungs: Under medical treatment at present Yes (Conditions/particulars: No ) normal impaired

Past history : Please indicate with or and fill in the date of recovery Tuberculosis......( . . ) Malaria.......( . . ) Other communicable disease......( Epilepsy......( . . ) Kidney disease.....( . . ) Heart disease......( . . ) Diabetes......( . . ) Drug allergy......( . . ) Psychosis.....( . . ) Functional disorder in extremities......( . . ) Laboratory tests Urinalysis: glucose ( ESR: Hemoglobin: ), protein ( ), occult blood ( /cmm ) . . )

mm/Hr, WBC count: gm/dl, GPT:

anemia

YesNo In view of the applicant's history and the above findings, is it your observation that his/her health status is adequate to pursue studies in Japan?

Yes

No

Particulars or additional comments:

Date:

Signature: Physician's Name (Print): Office/Institution: Address: