University of Tokyo: Ajinomoto Scholarship for ASEAN International Students

This program enables students from five ASEAN countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam) wishing to enroll in a master’s course (major in one of the sciences) at the University of Tokyo, to secure scholarships before their arrival in Japan. It aims to cultivate individuals capable of leading Asia in the twenty-first century and to contribute to the development of Asia and the world as well as to mutual understanding between these countries and Japan.
ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants who wish to enroll in a master’s course and major in one of the sciences (except medicine and veterinary medicine) at the University of Tokyo and who fulfill the following requirements and qualifications. 
• Applicants must be citizens of Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, or Vietnam. 
• Applicants must have graduated or be expected to graduate with an excellent academic record (with 16 years of education completed or expected to be completed) and must receive the recommendation of their university president or academic adviser or be otherwise qualified to enroll in the University of Tokyo. 
• Applicants must be under the age of 35 on April 1, 2012. 
• In principle, the applicant must be able to obtain approval of acceptance as a Postgraduate International Research Student (hereinafter “Research Student”), from the University of Tokyo and be registered as a Research Student for April 2012 or October 2012. However, the applicant may enroll directly as a master’s course student of some graduate schools in the University of Tokyo. In that case, the applicant must be able to obtain approval of enrollment from the University of Tokyo and be registered as a master’s course student for Apr 2012 or Oct 2012. 
• Applicants must acquire adequate Japanese language proficiency that is required in order to research and study in a master’s course, when enrolling as a master’s course student of the University of Tokyo.
• Applicants must apply from the above 5 countries and be able to attend selection procedures when necessary. 
• Applicants must be in good physical and mental health and have a strong motivation for learning.
• Applicants must not be receiving other scholarships.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

• Research Student at graduate school: ¥150,000/month (for max. 1 year) 
• Master’s course at graduate school: ¥180,000/month (for max. 2 years) 
• Examination, Admission and Tuition fees: covered in full 
• Airfare (to and from Japan): covered up approximately to ¥200,000 (equivalent amount for economy class ticket. Actual amount in principle)

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

1. Application form (Form 1) and study program (assigned form) 
2. Transcript of scholastic record issued by the university or graduate school attended (no photocopies, written in Japanese or English) 
3. A letter of recommendation from university president or academic adviser (assigned form. Additional recommendation letter would be accepted) 
4. Additional documents (Optional) A copy of documents proving Japanese Proficiency of the applicant, such as JPLT result, certificate of attendance to Japanese higher education facilities and Japanese Training institutions may be considered.  
5. The documents submitted shall not be returned under any circumstances.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2011

Download about 2012 Application Guidelines

More contact details for application details, please visit http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp