【Open】Japanese Government Scholarship for 2022 (Research Students)

Research Students/Post-graduate

The Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste welcomes applications for scholarship from nationals of Timor-Leste who wish to study as "Research Students" in Japan. Research students enroll in a master course, a doctor course, or non-degree research activities at various institutions.

Outline of the Scholarship:

■Duration
* 2 years (includes 6 months preparatory study).
* Extension may be possible if you proceed to a further degree course.

■Eligibility
* Degree: Bachelor’s Degree or higher
* Age: must have been born on or after April 2, 1987

■Nationality:
* Must be Timorese

Application Deadline:

05:30 PM on Friday, JULY 16, 2021

(Only hard copy applications will be accepted)

Submit Applications to:

MEXT Scholarship Application (Research Students)
Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste
Avenida de Portugal, Dili

Application Form and Selection process:

■Application Form
-Application form for Research Students, guideline and other necessary documents can be downloaded .
-Please read carefully the Application Guideline and Document Checklist before submitting the documents.
-Noticed that imcomplete applications will be automatically DISQUALIFIED.
-Certificate of Health can be submitted after candidates passed the document screening.

■Past Examination Questions:

Past examination questions can be found from the link for your reference.

■Selection Process:

1. Documents Screening (May)

*ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps*

2. Written Examinations (Japanese and English) (May)

3. Interviews (June)

4. Screening by MEXT( Final Result notification in June, 2022)

(The selection schedule is subject to change)

■Contact

If you have any questions, please contact:

Embassy of Japan in Timor-Leste

Tel: 332-3131
Email: jpemb.pr.tl@di.mofa.go.jp