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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Japan: For Citizens of Sri Lanka - Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarships for Research Students

Overview

1. Applications are invited from citizens of Sri Lanka for selection of suitable candidates to be nominated for scholarships offered by the Government of Japan.

2. Tenure :- Two (02) years commencing from April, 2011 or one and a half years from October, 2011.

3. General eligibility requirements:-

(a) All candidates should be citizens of Sri Lanka.

(b) Age: Applicant must have been born on or after April 2, 1976.

(c) Should possess First or Second Class degree (Upper Division) in the relevant field of study from a recognized University.

(d) Should possess high proficiency in English.

(e) Should be employed in a Ministry/Department/University/State Sector or Private Sector Institution.

(f) No application will be entertained from a person holding a temporary/casual/contractual appointment or a person who is unemployed. Only confirmed employees will be considered for the scholarships.

(g) Employees on probation in the Universities are eligible to apply, provided that his/her confirmation is conditional upon acquiring a specified postgraduate qualification.

4. Scholarships benefits:-

(a) Airfare to Japan and back on completion of studies.

(b) A monthly allowance of
i. 152,000 yen per month for a research student course
ii. 154,000 yen per month for a Master or a professional degree program
iii. 155,000 yen per month for a Doctoral program

(c) Approved tuition and examination fees.


 Scholars are required to bring approximately US$ 1500 to cover immediate needs just after arrival in Japan.

5. Applications:-

(a) Every application should confirm to specimen given here.

(b) The words “Japanese Government, Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2011” should be written on top left hand corner of the envelope containing the application.

(c) A non-refundable stamp fee of Rs. 50/= is payable in respect of each application. A stamp to this value should be affixed in the cage provided for this purpose in the application and cancelled with the applicant’s signature.

(d) No application from an employee will be entertained unless channeled through the Head of the Institution concerned. He/She should in forwarding the application appropriately complete the certificate in cage 17 of the application.

(e) No application will be entertained from a person who has entered into an agreement or bond to serve the Government of Sri Lanka or State Sector Institute unless he/she shall have completed those obligations by 05.05.2010 The full period specified in such agreement or bond shall have discharged fully and all the other obligations under such agreement or bond.

(f) Any statement in the application, which is found to be incorrect, will render the applicant liable to disqualification, if the inaccuracy is discovered before selection and to the withdrawal of award, if discovered after selection.

(g) Closing date: Application will be accepted only up to 04.00 p.m. on 05.05.2010.

(h) Applications should be sent to the following address by registered post or by hand to reach on or before the closing date.

Secretary,
Ministry of Higher Education
18, Ward Place,
Colombo 07.

(i) Every application which has not been sent through the proper channels or which is incomplete in any respect, and which has been received late will be rejected.

6. Selection Procedure :

i.) Examination : All the eligible candidates should sit for a written test for English Language and Japanese Language conducted by the Embassy of Japan.
ii.) Interview : Every successful candidate will be required to be present at an interview to be held in Colombo.

7. Medical Examination :

Selected candidates will be required to pass a medical examination, conducted by a special medical board.

8. Agreement :

Every selected candidate should before his/her departure on scholarship enter into an agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka.

9. Any form of canvassing or attempt to influence the selection of a candidate will disqualify such candidate.

Note : You are advised to visit the following web sites for further guidelines and other information and for past examination papers.

http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0307e.html
http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0308e.html


Secretary,
Ministry of Higher Education,
18, Ward Place, Colombo 07.


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