EMBASSY OF JAPAN

BANGKOK
May 3,2010
Dear Sir / Madame,
We are pleased to inform your school/university / institute that the Japanese
Govenunent will grant the scholarships (approximately 50 research students and 10
undergraduate students) to Thai students who wish to study at the Japanese universities
under the Japanese Govenunent (Monbukagakusho : MEXT) Scholarship Programme for
2011.
It would be much appreciated if you could kindly give an announcement of
this scholarship programme at your institute. Please find the outline and the application
form of the scholarship enclosed herewith.
Application forms are available at the Japan Information Service, Embassy
of Japan, Bangkok, (177 Witthayu Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330), at the Consulate
General of Japan, Chiang Mai, (104-107 Airport Business Park, 90 Mahidol Road, Chiang
Mai 50100), or at the Embassy's website at http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp.
The application will be accepted from June. 14-22, 2010 between
13 :30-16:30 hours from Monday to Friday (Except National Holiday) at the Japan
Information Service, Embassy of Japan, Bangkok, and at the Consulate-General of Japan,
Chiang Mai.
Yours sincerely,
Hiroshi Tomita
First Secretary
Embassy of Japan
Contact persons: Bangkok: Ms. Supatra Pothong, Ms. Junpraew Topoklang
Tel: 02-696-3004,02-207-8504
Chiang Mai: Mr. Wanlop Saelee, Ms. Sahatsaya Charoensap
Tel. 053-203-367 # 104, 190
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JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO: MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2011(THAILAND)
(RESEARCH STUDENTS)
MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) offers approximately 50 (fifty) scholarships
to Thai students who wish to study at japanese universities as research students under the japanese Government (MEXT)
Scholarship Program for 2011 as follows:
1. FlELDS OF STUDY
Fields of study must be subjects which applicants will be able to study and research at japanese universities.
Fields of study Majors
Rl A
Social Sciences and
Humanities
Laws, Politics, Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology, Linguistics, Literature,
History, Aesthetics, Music, Fine Arts, etc.
Rl B
Social Sciences and
Humanities
Economics, Commerce, Businesses Administration, etc
R2 Natural Sciences
Pure Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Fisheries, Pharmacy, Medicine,
Dentistry, Home Economics, etc.
Keep in mind, however, that a student who majors in medicine, dentistry or welfare science will not be allowed to
engage in clinical training such as medical care and operative surgery until he/she obtains a permit from the Minister of
Health, Labour and Welfare under applicable japanese laws. Majors in traditional entertainment such as Kabuki and
classical japanese dances, or in subjects that seek practical training in specific technologies or techniques at factories or
companies are excluded.
However, an applicant who desires to conduct fieldwork outside japan at the time of application will not be selected, either.
Note 1: Major subject of study should be in the same or related field as you have studied at the university in the past or
now studying.
Note 2: You cannot change your field of study as mention in number 8 (page 2 of Application Form) . Otherwise you will
not be recommended to the japanese Government even after you are selected by the japanese Embassy as a final
candidate.
2. QUALIFICATIONS
(1) Nationality:
Applicant must have Thai nationality. However, the applicant who has japanese nationality at the time of application will
not be eligible. Applicant screening will be made at the Embassy of japan in Thailand.
(2) Age:
Applicant must be under 35 years old as of April 1, 2010 (i.e. born on and after April 2, 1976).
(3) Academic Background:
Applicant must be a graduate from a japanese university or have academic ability equal or superior to that of a university
graduate. A person will be deemed to have academic ability equal or superior to that of a university graduate, if he/she
CD has completed or will complete a 16-year school curriculum in a foreign country (or an 18-year school curriculum if
he/she desires to enroll in a doctoral course in the field of medicine, dentistry or veterinary science, or pharmacy
which is founded on a 6-year department or faculty); or
is or will be aged 22 or older and has taken an individual entrance qualification examination and has been judged by
a graduate school as being equal or superior in academic ability to a university graduate (or 24 or older if he/she
desires to enroll in a doctoral course in the field of medicine, dentistry or veterinary science, or pharmacy which is
founded on a 6-year department or faculty).
Note: Eligible applicants include those who otherwise satisfy or will satisfy qualification requirements for admission to a
japanese graduate school. As a general rule, a person who has completed a doctoral course may not apply unless he/she
seeks to obtain a degree.
(4) Major Field of Study:
Applicant should apply for the field of study he/she studied at the previous university or any related field. Applicant
must choose a field on which he/she can receive education and perform research at the university of his/her choice.
(5) Academic Records (GPA):
(A) Applicants who have an undergraduate degree of a university
Applicants must fall under either of the following items as those who have been recognized as achieving excellent
results at an undergraduate degree of a university.
CD Those who have more than 3.25 in cumulative average credits at an undergraduate degree of a university.
@ Those who have passed the japanese Language Proficiency Test administrated by the japan Educational Exchanges
and Services and the japan Foundation, and have the following cumulative average credits at an undergraduate
degree of a university.
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More than 2.80 for Levell
More than 3.00 for Level 2
More than 3.15 for Level 3
@ Those who have taken the Examination for japanese University Admission for International Students administrated
by the japan Students Services Organization (JASSO) and have more than 260 by the total score of "Mathematics
Course 1" and "japan and the World" or "Mathematics Course 2" and "Science".
(B) Applicants who have completed a master degree of the university
Applicants must fall under either of the following items as those who have been recognized as achieving excellent
results both at an undergraduate degree of a university and at a master's degree course.
CD Those who have more than 3.25 in cumulative averape credits at an undergraduate degree of a university and more
than 3.50 in cumulative average credits at a master s degree course.
@ Those who major in pharmacy, and have more than 3.25 in cumulative average credits at an undergraduate degree of
a university and 3.30 in cumulative average credits at a master's degree course.
Those who have passed the japanese Language Proficiency Test, and have the following cumulative average credits
at an undergraduate degree of a university and more than 3.50 in cumulative average credits at a master's degree
course (more than 3.30 for those who major in pharmacy).
More than 2.80 for Level 1
More than 3.00 for Level 2
More than 3.30 for Level 3
@ Those who h<1ve taken the Examination for japanese University Admission for International Students and have more
than 260 by the total score of "Mathematics Course I" and "japan and the World" or "Mathematics Course 2" and
"Science".
(6) japanese Language:
Applicant must be willing to learn the japanese language, interested in japan and enthusiastic about deepening his/her
understanding of japan after arriving, and capable of engaging in study and research while adapting himself/herself to life
in japan.
(7) Health:
Applicant must be physically and mentally healthy enough to pursue study at university.
(8) Arrival in japan:
Applicant must be able to leave for and arrive in japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2011, or within two weeks of the
date set by the receiving university for the beginning of the semester ( in principle, in September or October). Travel
expenses will not be provided if the Applicant is unable to travel to japan during this set period. --
(9) Visa Requirement:
Selected Applicants must obtain a College Student (ryuugaku il$) visa prior to his arrival in japan. Applicants who
are already in japan 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. Applicants who change their resident status to any status other than
"College Student" after their arrival in japan will immediately lose their status as a japanese government scholarship
student.
C1 0) 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.
(A) The Applicant is an active member of the military or a civilian employed by the military.
(B) The Applicant is unable to travel to japan within the dates set by the receiving university.
(C) The Applicant was a grantee of a japanese Government Scholarship in the past will not be selected unless
he/she has had at least three years of research or teaching experience after returning to his/her home country.
This exclusion will not apply to a research-student applicant, who (0 as a foreign student in japan received
training in the japanese language and/or japanese culture at a university and graduated from it, or who (i0 was
a foreign student in japan under the japan-Korea joint Science and Engineering Students Exchange Program
and returned home.
(D) The Applicant is currently enrolled in a japanese university under the resident status of "College Student," or
if he/she plans to enroll at a japanese university as a privately-financed foreign student between the time of
application for this scholarship and the time the scholarship period is due to begin. This does not apply to
current self-financed international students at japanese university who will complete their course of study and
return to their country before the end of the current year
(E) The Applicant is already the recipient of a scholarship from an organization (including a governmental
organization in his/her country of origin) other than the japanese government (Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology - MEXT).
(F) The Applicant considered a "future graduate" and selected as such, is unable to graduate within the pre-set
date or unable to fulfill graduation requirements.
(G) Please note that scholarship requires only those who are selected by the preliminary screening performed by
the Embassy of japan to take procedure to obtain a letter of provisional acceptance from or admission to the
university of their choice.
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3. TERM OF SCHOLARSHIP
The term of scholarship will differ as follows depending on the course a grantee takes in japan:
0) In a case where Grantee will enroll as a research student, non-degree student, or auditor, etc. (hereinafter referred to
as "Research Student") after coming to japan:
CD If Grantee comes to japan in April 2011, his/her scholarship will be payable for 24 months from April 2011 through
March 2013;
@ If Grantee comes to japan in October 2011, his/her scholarship will be payable for 18 months from October 2011
through March 2013.
(In either case, the above-mentioned term of scholarship includes a 6-month japanese language training period for
grantees who require such training.)
(2) If Grantee enrolls in a master's course, doctoral course, or professional graduate course after coming to japan,
regardless of the time of his/her arrival in japan the scholarship will be payable for a period necessary for Grantee to
complete his/her regular course (standard course term). (Plus a 6-month japanese language training period for Grantee
who needs such training.)
If Grantee desires to proceed to a regular graduate course from a Research Student course, or to a doctoral course
from a master's course or a professional graduate course, 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. (Grantee as Research Student cannot have the term of his/her scholarship extended, If Grantee proceeds to a
higher level of education without receiving approval for an extension of the term of the scholarship, the scholarship will
be cancelled. However, He/she may proceed to higher education or continue with his/her study as a privately-financed
student.)
'Please note, however, that proceeding to a regular graduate course from a Research Student course is subject to
period- related restrictions. Application for extension of stay will not be accepted in the following cases:
CDGrantee desires to move on to a master's course in a Natural Science field, but is unable to proceed to a regular
course by the last day of the 24th month counted from the month of arrival in japan;
@Grantee desires to move on to a master's course in a Social Science field, but is unable to proceed to a regular course
by the last day of the 25th month counted from the month of arrival in japan;
Grantee desires to move on to a doctoral course in a Natural Science field, but is unable to proceed to a regular
course by the last day of the 13th month counted from the month of arrival in japan;
@Grantee desires to move on to a doctoral course in a Social Science field, but is unable to proceed to a regular course
by the last day of the 24th month counted from the month of arrival in japan;
4. SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
0) Allowance:
Under the fiscal 2009 budget each grantee will be provided monthly with 152,000 yen (research Student course),
154,000 yen (students enrolled in a Master's program or a professional degree program), or 155,000 yen (students
enrolled in a doctoral program) (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, these amounts are subject to change
depending on 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 university.
Scholarshi will be cancelled for a rantee in the followin case. Furthermore if scholarshi a ments were made durin
t e peno teo owmg cases app Ie , t e grantee may e or ere to return sc 0 ars lp payments receIve
penod.
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any of his/her application documents is found to be falsely stated;
2 helshe is in breach of his/her pledge made to the Minister of MONBUKAGAKUSHO(MEXT);
3 helshe is subjected to disciplinary action, such as expulsion or removal from register, taken by his/her university or
the preparatory japanese-teaching institution; .
@ it becomes definitive that the grantee will not be able to complete his/her course within the standard course term
because of his/her poor academic achievement or suspension;
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
@7helsheisprovidedwithanotherscholarship(exceptfor a scholarship designated for research expenses).
(J) he/she proceeds to a higher level of education without receiving approval for an extension of the term of the
scholarship.
(2) Traveling Costs:
CD 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 university where the grantee is placed).
Expenses such as inland transportation from his/her place of residence to the nearest international airport, airport
tax, 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 grantee's nationality will not be covered, nor travel to japan before April 1, 2011.
If the grantee comes to japan to obtain admission to a university, he/she will not be provided with traveling cost to
japan.
@ 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 university where the grantee is placed) to the
international airport closest to his/her place of return.
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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 matriculation, tuition and entrance examinations at a university will be paid by the Japanese
government. If the grantee moves on to higher education as a nonregular student, he/she will pay for entrance
examinations.
5. SELECTION
(1) In cooperation with the governments of the applicants' countries the Japanese legation (the Embassy of Japan in
Thailand) will perform primary screening of applicants by means of submitted application documents, written
examinations and interviews.
(2) Written examinations will be English, other subjects and Japanese tests. The Japanese examination must be taken
by all applicants who passed the interview.
(3) The following policy will apply to each screening:
(4) Results of the primary screening will be notified on the date separately designated by the Japanese legation (the
Embassy of Japan).
(5)
(6) Each candidate must submit to the university of his/her choice a set of the same documents as those submitted to the
Embassy of Japan ( application, academic transcript of the university attended, research program, all with a
confirmation seal of the Japanese legation affixed, and a certificate of the primary selection issued by the Japanese
legation (the Embassy of Japan. Additional documents may have to be submitted upon request of the university.
(7) MEXT will conduct a final selection based on the results of the primary screening, and select as Japanese
government scholarship grantees those applicants who have been accepted by a Japanese university. Ahplicants who
have passed the primary screening are not guaranteed to be selected as Japanese government scholars lp grantees.
Note 1: A written Japanese examination must be taken by all applicants who passed the interview. The result of these
examinations will provide a basis for determining each applicant's language ability and will be reflected directly in the screening.
Note 2: For example, if an applicant with limited proficiency in Japanese desire to pursue fields of study such as
Japanese linguistics - he/she will not be selected as a grantee unless there is a very special situation.
An applicant who desires to conduct fieldwork abroad at the time of application will not be selected, either.
6. APPLICATION PROCEDURE IN THAILAND
The Embassy of Japan will select preliminary candidates from among applicants by means of review of the submitted
documents, examination and interview.
(1) Announcement of Application
Date: 3 May 2010 (Mon.)
Place: Japan Information Service, Embassy of Japan in Bangkok, (on website:
Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai, (on website: http://www.chiangmaLth.emb-japan.go.jp
(2) Distribution of Application Form
Date: 3 May - 22 June, 2010 (Mon-Fri) *Except Saturday and Sunday
Place: Japan Information Service, Embassy of Japan in Bangkok, (on website: http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp)
Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai, (on website: http://www.chiangmai.th.emb-japan.go.jp)
(3) Acceptance of Application Form
Date: 14-22 June 2010 (Mon-Fri). *Except Saturday and Sunday
Time: 13:30 - 16:30 hrs.
Place: Japan Information Service, Embassy of Japan in Bangkok
Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai
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Procedure: Applicants must submit the following documents to the Embassy of japan, Bangkok or Consulate-General of
japan in Chiang MaL If by post, these documents must reach the japan Information Service, the Embassy of
japan, Bangkok or Consulate-General of japan in Chiang Mai by Tuesday, june 22, 2010
Documents Amount
Application (by the prescribed form) 1 original
Admission Form (by the prescribed form) 1 original
Field of Study and Study Program (prescribed form)
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1 original
Photograph (4.5 X 3.5 em, taken within the past six months, upper body,
full-faced, uncapped. Write your name and nationality on its back and
paste it on the application form and admission form)
3 photographs
Academic transcript of each academic of the university attended
(issue by the university attended)
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1 original
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Graduation certificate or degree certificate of the last
uni versi ty attended (or an attested document certifying that the
applicant will graduate from the school, applicable)
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1 original
Test Result or Certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency
issued by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services and the 1 copy
Japan Foundation (If applicable)
Score Report of the Examination for Japanese University Admission
for International Students issued by JASSO (If applicable)
1 copy
*These documents must be written in either Japanese or English, or accompanied by a translation in either of these
languages. No application will be accepted unless all the documents mentioned below are fully and correctly completed.
The documents submitted will not be returned.
(4) Examination
(A) Date and Place
Date: 11 July, 2010 (Sun.)
Time: 09:00 - 14:30 hrs.
Place: Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University (Bangkok)
Faculty of Humanities, Chiang Mai University (Chiang MaD
(B) Subjects for Examination
Fields of Study Subjects for Examination
R1 A Social Sciences & Humanities English
R1 B Social Sciences & Humanities English and Mathematics (A)
R2 Natural Sciences
English, Mathematics (B), and 1 optional subject
Choose 1 subject from Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
(C) Examination Language
All subjects of examination are written in English.
(D) Examination Schedule
Time
Social Sciences &
Humanities (R1 A)
Social Sciences &
Humanities (R1 B)
Natural Sciences
(R2)
09:00 10:00 English English English
10:10 11:10 Mathematics (A) Mathematics (B)
11:20 12:20 Chemistry
13:30 14:30 Physics or Biology
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(5) Announcement of Examination Result
Date: 23 july, 2010 (Frio)
Time: 16:00 hrs.
Place: japan Information Service, Embassy of japan in Bangkok, (on website: http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp)
(6) Interview
Date: 2-5 August, 2010 (Mon.-Thu,)
Time: 09:00 - 17:30 hrs.
Place: japan Information Service, Embassy of japan in Bangkok
(A) Social Sciences and Humanities (Rl A and Rl B)
Date: 2-3 August, 2010 (Mon.-Tue.)
Time: 09:00 - 17:30 hrs.
Place: japan Information Service, Embassy of japan in Bangkok
(8) Natural Sciences (R2).
Date: 4-5 August, 2010 (Wed.-Thu,)
Time: 09:00 - 17:30 hrs.
Place: japan Information Service, Embassy of japan in Bangkok
(7) Announcement of Interview Result
Date: 6 August, 2010 (Fri.)
Time: 16:00 hrs.
Place: japan Information Service, Embassy of japan in Bangkok, (on website: http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp)
7. RECOMMENDATION TO MEXT
(1) Recommendation to MEXT
The Embassy of japan will recommend the candidates who have passed the preliminary selection to MEXT.
(A) Meeting for Recommendation Procedure to MEXT
Date: 9 August, 2010 (Mon,)
Time: 14:00 hrs.
Place: japan Information Service, Embassy of japan in Bangkok
(B) Submitting of Formal Application to MEXT
Date: 19 August, 2010 (Thu.)
Time: 09:30 hrs.
Place: japan Information Service, Embassy of japan in Bangkok
*MEXT will conduct a final selection based on the results of the primary screening, and select as japanese
government scholarship grantees those applicants who have been accepted by a japanese university. Therefore,
applicants who have passed the primary screening at the japanese legation (the Embassy of japan) are not
automatically accepted as scholarship grantees.
(C) japanese Language Examination
This examination is given to those who passed the interview
Date: 24 August, 2010 (Tue,)
Time: 15:00-16:00 hrs.
Place: japan Foundation, Bangkok
Note 1: A written japanese examination must be taken by all applicants. The result of these examinations will provide
a basis for determining each applicant's language ability and will be reflected directly in the screening. The
result of the written japanese examination will continue to be used as reference data for japanese-language
teaching due to be provided upon applicants' arrival in japan.
Note 2: For example, if an applicant little proficient in japanese desires to pursue fields of study such as japanese
linguistics, japanese literature, japanese history, or japanese laws -fields that require sufficient knowledge
of the japanese language - he/she will not be selected as a grantee unless there is a very special situation.
However, an applicant who desires to conduct fieldwork outside japan at the time of application will not be
selected, either.
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(2) Procedure for Obtaining Admission
(A) Each candidate who has been selected by this primary screening is required to directly contact the Japanese
universit of his/her choice and make the utmost effort to obtain admission as a raduate student or research student
or a letter of acce tance as a research student hereinafter referred to as Admission b the end of Au ust.
Universities in japan do not respond to a request for Admission after the end of August.
(B) Each candidate must submit to the university of his/her choice a set of the same documents as those submitted to the Japanese
Embassy/Consulate General (application, academic transcript of the university attended, research program, all with
a confirmation seal of the japanese Embassy affixed, and a certificate of the primary selection issued by the japanese
Embassy). Additional documents may have to be submitted upon request of the university.
Note: Applicants who passed the secondary screening and who do not receive from MEXT a notice of their
acceptance by a university by the end of july 2010 will automatically be disqualified.
If an applicant is notified of his/her selection as a substitute grantee, he may be designated as a definitive
grantee as early as by the end of July in the event that anyone of the selected grantees is known to be failing
because of his/her declination or any other event.
8. PLACEMENT AND RESEARCH GUIDANCE AT UNIVERSITY
(1) Placement of a grantee at a university will be decided following a relevant request made to the university from which,
upon passage of the primary screening, a candidate grantee obtained admission as a regular student or Research
Student at tli.e university's graduate school(a candidate who has received admission to a regular graduate course will be
placed directly in such course without passing through a Research Student period), MEXT will, as a matter of priority,
request the university to receive the grantee, and place him/her there upon its approval.
If a candidate wants to enter a public or private university, the grantee's preference may not be met due to budgetary
reasons concerning school fees, etc. Moreover, the candidate is not allowed to raise an objection to the decision.
If a candidate has not obtained admission, MEXT will contact related universities and decide at which university to
place the candidate in consideration of his/her preference. In this case, the candidate is not allowed to raise an objection
to the decision.
In a case where a candidate fails to obtain admission or a letter of acceptance and MEXT discusses the case with
related universities, the candidate may not be accepted and therefore not definitively selected by MEXT, if his/her
research program is vague or unclear, the content of his/her research is nDt substantial, or his/her desired major field
presents difficulty from the perspective of research guidance.
(2) Research guidance such as lectures, experiments and practical training at universities is basically conducted in japanese.
(3) If a grantee is determined to be insufficiently proficient in the japanese language, usually he/she will be placed in a
japanese- language training institution designated by the university of placement or MEXT as education in japanese for
the first six-month period after his/her arrival in japan. Upon completion of the education the grantee will be placed at
a university for advanced education. If a grantee has poor achievement in the japanese language training course and is
considered unfit for advanced education at the university, scholarship payment will stop. (See 4.(1).)
(4) If a grantee is deemed by his/her recipient university as sufficiently proficient in japanese for conducting his/her
research in japan, he/she may be placed in the university as Research Student or a graduate student without going
through japanese-language training.
(5) If a grantee desires to move on to a regular graduate course from a Research Student course, or to a doctoral course
from a master's course or a professional graduate course, he will be able to do so provided that he/she takes an
entrance examination provided by the relevant university and passes it. To continue receiving the national scholarship
after advancing to a higher level, the grantee must undergo a separate examination and be awarded an extension of the
scholarship. (See 3.(2).)
A grantee cannot apply for an extension of scholarship term while retaining the status of Research Student.
(6) If a grantee desires to step up to a regular graduate course from a Research Student course, in principle he/she must
move on to the graduate school of the university at which he/she is studying as Research Student. If proceeding to such
graduate school is deemed inappropriate given the grantee's major field or ability, he/she may be allowed to move on to
another graduate school provided that he/she is admitted.
Note 1: Under the educational system of japan, a typical master's course lasts for two years subsequent to graduation
from a university (i.e. after completion of a 16-year school curriculum), and a typical doctoral course lasts
for three years after completion of a master's course. If a student has completed such two-, or three-year
course, obtained necessary credits, and passed the final examination after submitting his/her graduation
thesis, he/she will be given relevant degrees.
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Note 2: In the fields of medicine, dentistry and veterinary science, and pharmacy which is founded on a 6-year
department or faculty, most of the universities offer only 4-year doctoral courses. For admission to such
doctoral course an applicant is required to have completed an 18-year school curriculum. If an applicant
completed a 16-year school curriculum, he/she is required to have engaged for two or more years in
research activities at universities or research institutions subsequent to completion of the 16-year
curriculum, and to be deemed by a graduate school in japan as being academically equal to an applicant
who completed an 18-year curriculum.
Note 3: Professional graduate schools are a new type of graduate school implemented in 2003 designed to develop
profound learning and outstanding ability that support professions that require sophisticated expertise.
The standard required duration of study is two years. In some fields of study, the duration is less than two
years but more than one year. Upon completion of the course a master's degree (specialized occupation)
will be conferred.
Among the degree courses are"graduates schools of law." The school is one kind of professional graduate
schools with the standard required duration of study of three years. Upon completion of the course a
student will be granted the degree of "Doctor of Law (specialized occupation)."
Note 4: Entrance examinations given by a graduate school vary from one university to another. In general,
applicants have to take examinations in two foreign languages, his/her major subject, and an essay test.
9. NOTES
(1) Each recipient is advised to learn the japanese language and to acquire some information on japanese weather, climate,
eustoms, university education, and conditions in japan, as well.as about the difference between the japanese legal
system and that of his/her home country before departing for japan.
(2) The recipient should bring approximately US$l ,500 or the equivalent to cover immediate needs after arrival in japan.
(3) Accommodations:
CDBoarding houses operated by JASSO (japan Student Services Organization) (Independent Administrative Institution)
Grantees enrolled at universities in Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe may reside, if they so desire, at one of the Foreign
Student Houses operated by JASSO under prescribed conditions. However, these dormitories may not be able to
accommodate all the students who wish to live there.
GDResidence halls for foreign students established by national universities
At present the national universities have residence halls available for foreign students. Grantees enrolled at
national universities where such facilities are available may reside, if they so desire, at these residence halls under
prescribed conditions. However, these facilities may not be able to accommodate all the students who wish to live
there. .
@Private-run boarding houses or apartments. Grantees who do not reside in any of the above facilities will have
to live in a dormitory of the university or in private-run boarding houses or apartments introduced by the university.
Note: Please keep in mind that it is very difficult to secure family housing. A grantee is advised therefore to first come
to japan alone, and to bring in his/her spouse and children after securing a boarding house for his/her spouse, and/or
family members.
@ The English texts in this Guideline and the Application form are for convenience only. English expressions do not
change the original japanese content (in the original gUideline), so if you have any question about the content of the
written text, you should inquire at the Embassy of japan.
(4) AYF (Asian Youth Fellowship) Program
AYF program is the program which offers scholarship for ASEAN students in 10 countries and Bangladesh, who have
completed or will complete course for undergraduate level, to study the japanese Language at the japan Foundation
japanese-Language Institute, Kansai for approximately 7 months. After completing the AYF Program, grantees will
thereafter be matriculated into japanese universities as japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship, Research
Student.
The Embassy of japan in Thailand selects the appropriate AYF candidate from the applicants of Research Students.
japanese Government Scholarship. Thus, for those who wish to apply for the AYF program, must apply for the Research
Students program.
(5) If you have any question about the matters set forth/not set forth herein, inquire at the japanese
Embassy/Consulate General, and follow their instructions if given any.
10. REFERENCES
(1) japan Information Service, Embassy of japan in Thailand
177 Witthayu Road,
Lumphini, Pathum Wan,
Bangkok. 10330
Tel: 02-207-8504, 02-696-3004 (Ms. Supatra Pothong and Ms. junpraew Topoklang)
Fax: 02-207-8512
URL: http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp
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(2) Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai
Unit 103-107 Airport Business Park,
90 Mahidol Road,
T.Haiya, A. Muang,
Chiang Mai 50100
Tel: 053-203-367 (Mr. Wanlop Saelee and Ms. Sahatsaya Charoensap)
Fax: 053-203-373
URL: http://www.chiangrnaLth.ernb-japan.go.jp
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APPLICATION FORM
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO: MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2011
RESEARCH STUDENTS
Registration No. =R=-- _
I NSTRUCT IONS (t;cAJ:O)i';:)
1. The application should be typed if possible, or neatly handwritten in block letters. t;cAT =- 0)
2. Numbers should be in Arabic numerals. ffl 1,' =- 0)
3. Years should be written using the Anno Domini system. T =-
4. Proper nouns should be written in full and not abbreviated. jjOlfiTA: *' L.., -WJ'iil'1IIj\- L..tj:I,' =- 0)
* 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 of information by the Japanese Government.)
2: nt:: '--eli, IltHi, !l<J'f;: E-mail "'")1, '--eli,
j,j\ 00 1& I;::}j It y r- '7-;; =- U!l2:,WI;: J;t L. B*i!&:Jff J:: V) Ltj:1, '0)
I. Name in full in native language
(J (Family name) (First name) (Middle name)
In Roman block capitals (Marital Status)
(0 -"7+) (Family name) (First name) (Middle name) D Single (5fo::Jii)
D Married
2. Nationality 2-2. Japanese nationality DYes (IiI, ,)
(00 fiI) DNo
3. Date B)
19
Year Month (jj) Day (B) Age (as of April I, 201]) 2011 4 jj 1 B .ma)
Paste a passport sized
photograph taken within the
past 6 months. Write your
4. Present status wi th the name of the university attended or employer
name and nationality in
block letters on the back of
the photo.
5. Present address and telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address
(4. 5cmX3. 5cm photo)
5cmX3. 5cm))
.m{:Ei'j[ (Present address) :
i1f-lY (Telephone/facsimile number)
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. V), B V) =- tJ''Y:W 2: E-mail 7Fv.A i-1fcAT 0)
6. Chosen field of study in Japan (B
*Select from II.FIELDS OF STUDYJin Announcement Form. (!l2:,fJl;#,l!rJ 11. tJ' Gill:Jv'""Ct;cAT 0)
Fields of Study Subjects
RI A Social Sciences and Humanities English
RI B Social Sciences and Humanities English, Mathematics (A)
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English, Mathematics (B), Chemistry
R2 Natural Sciences English, Mathematics (B), Physics
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English, Mathematics (B), Biology
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7. Educational background
Name and Address of School Year and Month
of Entrance and
Completion
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Elementary Education

Elementary School
(/J,'j!:t()
Name

Location
(ffl1'l!J)
From
(J...'j!:)
To
(*)
Secondary Education

Lower Secondary School
(ep'j!:)
Name

Location
(pJT1'l!J)
,
From
(J...'j!:)
To
(*)
Name From
(J...'j!:)
Upper Secondary School
(i'i/it() Location To
(pJT1'l!J) (*)
Higher Education

Undergraduate Level
(:k'j!:)
Name

Location
(m1'l!J)
From
(J...'j!:)
To
(*)
Name From
(J...'j!:)
Graduate Level
Location To
(ffl1'l!J) (*)
Amount of time Diploma or Degree awarded.
spent at the Major subject
school attended
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years

and
months
(}j )
years

and
months
(jj)

years

and
months
(}j )
years

and
months
(}j )
years

and
months
(}j )
Total years of schooling mentioned above
Years and Months
As of April 1,2011
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(2010if,4}j 1
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G.P.A
G.P.A
Notes: In Thailand, elementary school is for 6 years, lower secondary school is for 3 years, upper secondary school is for 3 years and university is for 4 years.
Those who skipped class, the total years of education are decreased. (:7-1"'("1'1, 6 ep'j!:t(fj: 3 3 :k'j!:fj: 4
.:.;h,J:.fJffil.p<t.tfJ"iTo )
* If the blank spaces above are not sufficient for the information required, please attach a separate sheet.
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8. Proposed major in Japan: Please mark either of majors with a circle.
R 1 A: Social Sciences and Humanities
(a) Laws (b) Politics
(e) Sociology (f) Linguistics
(i) Aesthetics (j) Music
R 1 B: Social Sciences and Humanities
(a) Economics
R2: Natural Sciences
(a) Pure Science
(e) Pharmacology
(i) Biotechnology
(b) Commerce
(b) Engineering
(f) Medicine
(c) Pedagogy (d) Psychology
(g) Literature (h) History
(k) Fine Art OJ Others, _
(c) Businesses Administration (d) Others, _
(c) Agriculture (d) Fisheries
(g) Dentistry (h) Home Economics
(j) Information Technology (k) Others, _
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9. Field of specialization studied in the past (Be as detailed and specific as possible. )
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10. State the titles or subjects of books or papers (including graduation thesis authored by the applicant), if any, with the name and address of the publisher and
the date of publication.
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Please write the title of your graduation thesis or project paper.
* Please attach abstracts of those papers to this application.
tt) co)
11. Employment Record: Begin with the most recent employment excluding the part-time jpb.. 7 }V!{4 r- fj:I*<)
Name and address of organization Period of employment Position Type of work
(!iJJfjj%& LfpJT1:Etfl) (!iJJfjjMf.9)
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To
From
To
12. japanese language proficiency: Evaluate your level and insert an X where appropriate in the following blank space.
(8 ::$:UHmtJ 13 XFPHcAT -'5:: co) .
Excellent

Good

Fair
(OJ)
Poor
(TOJ)
Reading

Writing
('ii<
Speaking

Have you ever passed the japanese Proficiency Test? Please mark either (ll or (2) with a circle. [fyou marked (I), please state your level
(ll Yes, .1 have
japanese Language Proficiency Test Level
(2) No, I have not
13. Foreign language proficiency: Evaluate your level and insert an X where appropriate in the following blank space.
C )
Excellent

Good

Fair
(OJ)
Poor
(TOJ)
English

French

German

Spanish

Others (
RO){t!l)
)
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14. The first course you plan to take in japan
Please mark either i), ii), iii) or iv)withacircle.
i ) Research student (Jilf'i'E:'t)
ii) Master's degree course
iii) Doctoral course (J1!I:!JllUD
iv) Professional graduate course
15. Proposed period of study ilt if,fWl)
Please mark either i), ii), iii) or iv) with a circle.
i ) I wish to arrive in japan in April. (4.F1 ilt
ii) Although I wish to arrive in japan in April, October is possible. (4.F1 ilt 10.FI ilt t OJ)
iii) Although I wish to arrive in japan in October, April is possible. 00 .FI11t 4.F111t t OJ)
iv) I wish to arrive in japan in October. OO.FI1it
16. Term you wish to study in japan
Please mark either i). ii), iii) or iv)withacircle.
* Please refer to item' 3 titled "Term of Scholarship" in the document titled "japanese Government for 2011" for more information On the term
of scholarship and the conditions for extending the term.
(ttt:>, '-cIi, r 3. =. co)
i ) Only a research student' s term (two years or one year and six months)
ii ) From a research student through master' s degree course completion <:
iii) From a research student through doctoral course completion
iv) From a research student through professional graduate course completion <:
17. The university in japan at which you wish to be enrolled. "5 *':)
Please give the name of three (3) universities at which you wish to be enrolled and complete all categories. (in English or japanese)
. =. CJ

iIIlHlz:
Name of University

Name of Faculty Name of Department
Name of Professor

1
2
3
* MEXT will consider your preference, but it may not be met because of university enrollment capacity. Therefore, please note in advance that
placement in preferred universities, especially in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, is extremely difficult, and placement is not limited to your preferred
universities.
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18. Have you been awarded a japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship in the past? Ifso, please specifY the period, the name of the university, etc.
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i ) Yes, I have.
Period: University:
ii) No, I have not.
(ttV')
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19. Accompanying Dependents (Provide the following information if you plan to bring any family members to japan. )
['ii]{'-WlffiiiOO (lit 13 T Q:Ij}B, ['ii]{,-'YfEO)Wlffiii?\\,' Q:lj}BfC T Q :: Co)
*All expenses incurred by the presence of dependents must be borne by the grantee. He/She is advised to take into consideration various difficulties and
the great expense that will be involved in finding living quarters. Therefore, those who wish to be accompanied by their families are advised to come alone
first and let their dependents come after suitable accommodation has been found.
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Name
(B:; ::jj)
Relationship Age
tpD (if. tBji)
t
20. Immigration Records to japan (13 Begin with the most recent travel to japan
Date (13 {i) Purpose (I1tiiJ1i: iJ)
From
To
From
To
From
To
21. Person to be notified in applicant's home country in case of emergency:
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i) Name in full:
(B:;::jj) ---------
ii) Address: with telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address
({FJT : 77 ';J !7 A 'It % & rJ E-mail 7 F v A co)
(Present address) :
'ilU5'1t%/FAX 'It!} (Telephone/Facsimile numberl
E-mail address:
iii) Occupation:
(1II!'i *)
iv) Relationship:
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(I understand and accept all the matters stated in the Application for japanese Government (MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT) Scholarship for 2011, and
hereby apply for this scholarshipo
(fl.l:!: 2011 S *i!&Jff L- L- joT)
Date of application:
S)
Applicant's signature:
(Ef3
Applicant's name
(in Roman block capitals) :

Note: In case you are not qualified for the selection of Monbukagakusho Scholarship which is recommended by the Embassy of japan in Thailand, do you wish to
proceed for other scholarships such as scholarships granted by japanese Universities, NPO or other organizations?
( If YES, your application which you have submitted, your academic record, your evaluation in the preliminary selection of Monbukagakusho Scholarship,
and other necessary documents will be submitted to those who offer the scholarship such as japanese Universities, NPO or other organizations.)
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Field of Study and Study Program
(MEXT: 2011)
Full name in native language ---,-, _
(Ei OOHl) ) (Family name) (First name) (Middle name)
Nationality
_
Proposed study program in Japan (State the outline of your major field of study on this side and the details of your study program on the backside of this
sheet in concreteness. This section will be used as one of the most important references for selection.. Statement must be typewritten or written in block
letters. Additional sheets of paper may be attached if necessary.)

0 iCAIi::$' -1'7"JZ.fi:t'i\'ill'f;: J: L.. L. -C b J: '-"0 )
Ifyou have Japanese language ability, write in Japanese.
(til '!l a*rnlilitJ *Ii:, a J: I:J leAT 0
I. .Field of study
'See number 8, page 2 on Application Form. (e.g. Rl A : Laws)
2. Your research theme after arrival in Jaoan which clearly explains the research you wish to carry out in Japan. (It S ft : S *I;::to,-, '-C i::
? '-"0 T -0 U
3. Study program in Japan: State the outline of your major field of study and study program in more than 300 words. (Describe this in detail and concretely
particularly about the ultimate goal of your research in Japan) t.c-o 300 +J;J.J::
0 L.. )
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FOR APPLICANT'S USE
Select a place ofex.am.ination<Mark 0)
Bangkok ChiangMai
ADMISSION FORM
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO: :MEXT) SCHOLARSlllP FOR 2011
RESEARCH STUDENTS
Registration No. =R'-
Full name in Roman block capitals and native language
_
Paste a passport sized
photograph taken
(Family Name) (First Name)
within the past 6
months. Write your
name and nationality
( lmJffi1l'1)
in block letters on the
.:. Examination schedule (11 July 2010)
Time
Social Sciences &
Humanities (RI A)
Social Sciences &
Humanities (Rl B)
Natural Sciences
(R2)
09:00-10:00 English English English
1O:1(}-11:l0 Mathematics (A) Mathematics (B)
1l:20 - 12:20 ChemistIy
13:30 -14:30 Physics or Biology
back of the photo.
(4. 5cm X 3. 5cm
photo)
ScrnX3. ScmJ)
.:. Applicant has to bring this admission form and display it on the desk in the examination room. Those who
fail to bring this form will not be allowed to enter the examination room.
:. Dictionaries, books, mobile phone and etc., are not allowed in the examination room.
ADMISSION FORM
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO: :MEXT) SCHOLARSlllP FOR 2011
RESEARCH STUDENTS
Registration No. =R'- _
Full name in Roman block capitals and native language
Paste a passport sized
photograph taken
within the past 6
months. Write your
(Family Name) (First Name)
name and nationality
in block letters on the
back of the photo.
(4. 5cm X 3. 5cm
.:. For" Natural Sciences" : Please mark 1 (one) optional subject of examination
photo)
with a circle
____ _
R2 Chemistry Physics Biology
FOR EMBASSY'S USE