FW: 2003 & 2004 Japanese Government Scholarships

[Fumiko Takeda]

FYI
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From: Consulate-General of Japan [mailto:education at cgjapansea.org]
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:45 AM
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Subject: 2003 & 2004 Japanese Government Scholarships


>From the Culture & Information Section, Consulate-General of Japan at
Seattle
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February 13, 2003

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2003 & 2004 Japanese Government Scholarships
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The Consulate-General of Japan at Seattle is now accepting applications for
the 2003 & 2004 Japanese Government Scholarships for studying in Japan.

U.S. citizens living in the states of Washington, Montana, and Northern
Idaho are eligible to apply at our office.

The details and the deadlines of the four types of Japanese Government
Scholarships offered to U.S. nationals are as follows.

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Japanese Studies Scholarship
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(Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2003)

This program offers students an intensive course of the Japanese language
and introduction to Japanese studies in various aspects. Available to
undergraduate students who are currently majoring or minoring in
Japan-related studies at a 4-year university. Applicants must be 18 to 29
years of age as of Sept. 1, 2003. Term of scholarship: Sept. or Oct.
2003-Sept. 2004.

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Teacher Training Student Scholarship
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(Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2003)

A one and a half-year teacher training program at Japanese universities is
available to primary and secondary school teachers with at least five years
of teaching experience.  Term of scholarship: Oct. 2003-March 2005.
Applicants need to be less than 35 year of age as of Oct. 1, 2003

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Research Student Scholarship
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(Deadline: Monday, August 4, 2003)

Covers a one and a half-year to two-year period of graduate research at
Japanese universities. The study area must be the same field as the
applicant studied or is now studying. Term of scholarship: April 2004 to
March 2006 or October 2004 to March 2006.  Includes a half-year of Japanese
language training period for those who need Japanese language training.

Applicants need to be less than 35 years of age as of April 1, 2004 and must
be university graduates.  Those who will be graduating from a university by
March or September 2004 may apply. (Details may subject to change)

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Senshu-Gakko (Professional Training School) Scholarship
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(Deadline: Monday, August 4, 2003)

Covers a three-year period of vocational studies in the following areas:
Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronics,
Telecommunication, Nutrition, Infant Education, Secretarial Studies, Hotel
Management, Tourism, Fashion, Dress Making, Design, Photography, and other
fields of study. Includes a one-year Japanese language program at a Japanese
language school prior to attending Senshu-Gakko.

Available to high school graduates who are between 17 to 21 years of age as
of April 1, 2004.
(Details may subject to change)

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Scholarship Benefits
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1. Monthly stipend
   (139,200 yen for Japanese Studies & Senshu-Gakko Scholarships)
   (180,300 yen for Research Student & Teacher Training Student
Scholarships)
2. Travel expenses to and from Japan
3. Arrival Allowance of 25,000 yen
4. Exemption of school fees for entrance examination, matriculation, and
tuition
5. Housing Assistance
6. Subvention for medical fees

(Details may subject to change)

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To REQUEST APPLICATIONS and for more information, please contact:
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Consulate-General of Japan at Seattle
Scholarship Desk
E-mail: education at cgjapansea.org
Phone: 206-682-9107 ext.135

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Consulate-General of Japan
Culture & Information Section
601 Union Street, Suite 500
Seattle, WA  98101 U.S.A.
http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp

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