Japanese Studies Students
Japanese Studies Students Scholarship
This scholarship offers applicants the opportunity to spend a year continuing their study of Japanese language or culture at one of several universities in Japan.
The general timeline for this scholarship application/selection process is as follows:
| DECEMBER | MEXT scholarship application documents become available |
|---|---|
| FEBRUARY | Application deadline |
| FEBRUARY | Interviews and testing for selected candidates |
| JUNE | Selected scholarship recipient finalized and informed |
| JULY-SEPTEMBER | arrangements made for scholar (school, travel, accommodations, etc.) |
| SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER | Scholarship recipient departs |
Application Deadline
Friday, February 7, 2025
Complete application must be received by this date. Application received after 5 p.m. on February 7, 2025 will not be considered.
Please send all completed application to:
MEXT Scholarship Office
CONSULATE-GENERAL OF JAPAN in DENVER
1225 17th Street, Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80202
Japanese Language Test and Interview
Japanese Language Test
The in-person Japanese test will be conducted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Applicants who pass the application screening will be notified of the testing time by Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Interviews
You will be contacted directly by the MEXT Scholarship Coordinator for your scheduled interview date and time. Interviews will be conducted during business hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on or after the Japanese testing date (Tuesday, February 25, 2025). The majority of correspondences will be conducted via email.
Scholarship Application Forms
The documents listed below comprise the entire application packet, including informational guidelines and application materials to be submitted. Application documents should be submitted in one packet to the MEXT Scholarship Office at the Japanese Consulate in Denver.
Application Guidelines
Application Forms
- Application Form for FY2025
- Placement Preference Application Form for FY2025
- Certificate of Health
Note: Certificate of Health must be filled out by a professional medical doctor. - Recommendation Letter Sample
Note: This is a sample. Any form/style of recommendation letter is acceptable.
Application Notes
- Please ensure that you read ALL information contained in the Guidelines.
- Only complete application packets will be reviewed.
- All application materials should arrive at the CONSULATE-GENERAL OF JAPAN in DENVER in one complete packet.
Please submit all completed applications to:
MEXT Scholarship Office
CONSULATE-GENERAL OF JAPAN in DENVER
1225 17th Street, Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80202
If you have any questions concerning the scholarships or application process, please contact MEXT Scholarship Office at 303-534-1151 or cgjd-pr[@]de.mofa.go.jp.