Kumamoto University announces the following information regarding the 2020 JASSO Foundation Scholarship Program for short-term postgraduate exchange:

The JASSO Scholarship Fund selected 13 candidates from partner schools. The study program begins on March 1, 2021 and ends in August 2021 (6-month term) or January 2022 (11-month term).

1. Program Content

• Research project
• Attend lectures (attendance is mandatory and a credit certificate issued by the Head of the Faculty of Science and Technology is required). A minimum of 3 classes related to environmental topics are required. Exchange students may attend all classes if permitted by their supervising professor.
• Field trip
• Final report
• Midterm and final presentations

2. Scholarship Value

• Monthly cost: 80,000 yen/month

3. Documents

• Student Exchange Program Application Form ( Form 1 - according to the template - https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst-en/special/ijep_for_jasso/ )
• Registration certificate, including information about the expected completion time.
• A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or research supervisor to assess the applicant's qualifications and academic/research capabilities.
• A notarized transcript in English including the overall GPA and ranking.
• Language proficiency certificates: TOEFL-iBT 71; TOEFL-pBT 530, TOIEC 700; IELTS 6.0

4. Eligibility and Candidate Requirements

• Applicants must ensure their academic results, when calculated using the Japanese grading scale, are above 2.30.
• The candidate has a clear purpose and plan for studying in Japan.
• Applicants may come from disadvantaged economic backgrounds or lack the financial means to participate in overseas exchange programs.
• Candidates return to their university to continue their studies and receive their diplomas after completing the course in Japan.
• Applicants must not have received a scholarship exceeding 80,000 yen per month from other scholarship funds.
• Detailed information on how Japan's points system works: https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst-en/special/ijep_for_jasso/

5. Choosing a supervising teacher

• Since the program requires a research project, applicants should research the department within the Faculty of Science and Technology that matches their major ( https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/en/home/ ).
• Applicants should contact the professor before submitting their application.
• If the applicant has contacted a member of the Faculty and obtained the approval of a supervising professor, this should be clearly stated in section 12 of the exchange program application form. If not, the applicant should find a supervising professor after receiving the scholarship.

6. Announce the results

• Kumamoto High School will announce the results in mid-December 2020.

7. Scholarship duration

• Scholarships start in March 2021 for a 6-month or 11-month term.

8. Scholarship payments

• The scholarship funds will be disbursed into a personal account opened at a designated bank.

9. Final Report

• Before the program concludes, candidates submit a “Final Report”. Upon completion, candidates will receive a certificate of completion.

10. Application deadline

• Soft copy: October 30, 2020
• Official documents (original copies) at the International Cooperation Department: November 12, 2020
• Application deadline at Kumamoto University: November 20, 2020

11. Submit your application.

• Applications should be submitted to the International Cooperation Office, Room 110, Building A1; Tel: 024.3869 1302
• Please submit the soft copy via email to minhdt@nuce.edu.vn . The soft copy will be sent to Kumamoto University for review and suggested revisions before the final application is submitted.

From the International Cooperation Office - University of Civil Engineering