Aichi Scholarship 2014 by Aichi Prefecture local government Aichi Prefectural University, Japan
Objectives of Scholarship
Aichi Prefecture, where is famous for top industrial area in Japan, aims to boost industry and economy by recruiting outstanding international students from Asian countries. This scholarship is for students aiming at learning in a Japanese graduate school, and finding a job in the Japanese company in Aichi prefecture after graduation. *There is a head office of Toyota and Toyota group companies in Aichi.
Qualification of Applicants
*Applicants have to enroll graduate school of Aichi Prefectural University.
1) Nationality
Asian countries. Living outside of Japan when apply.
2) Ages
Under 35 years old
3) Degree
Bachelor degree or equivalent
4) Field of Study in Japan
Any fields which are regarded helpful for developing industry and economy.
5) Japanese proficiency
Some knowledge of Japanese is required to study here. There will be 6 months training session before going to graduate school.
6) Career opportunity
Students are required to intend working for Japanese companies which have a head office or branch office in Aichi. (Work location could be inside and outside of Japan.)
7) Internship
During the period of study, students have to attend the internship introduced by Aichi prefecture.
8) Date of entry in Japan
Oct. 2014 *Governor will appoint the date of entry.
9) Other condition
-Students must not receive another scholarship
-Students have to be accepted as a research student of Universities in Aichi from Oct. 2014 to March 2015.
3. Number of Scholarship
Ten students
4. Coverage of scholarship
1) Living expenses
150000/month * Scholarship is not granted when students leave school or leave Japan for holidays more than 30 days.
2) Flight fare from the nearest international airport to Nagoya will be granted.
3) Tuition, admission fees will be covered by scholarship
5. Duration of Scholarship
Oct. 2014 to March 2017
*Students who are considered not to finish school during this period, scholarship will be terminated. Students who are not admitted to graduate school, scholarship will be terminated by March 2015.
6. Application documents
1) Application form (Form 1)
2) Pledge (Form 2)
3) Certificate of Health (Form 3)
4) Certificate of degree or Certificate of Enrollment
5) Academic transcript
6) Photocopy of passport
7) Letter of recommendation
8) 4 photos ( 4 cm × 3cm)
7. Deadline of application
April 14, 2014
8. Schedule
July 2014: Notification of result
Oct. 2014: Arriving in Japan as a research student
Oct.2014-Feb.2015: Examination for graduate school
Apr.2015-Mar 2017: Graduate school
April 2017: Start working at Japanese company
9. Note
1) Application should be submitted to international office of your home university.
2) Students who wish to apply this scholarship need to contact international office of APU via your home university to see if you are acceptable to APU.
For details information please see the broshure or come to UPHI (KPFT Lantai 3, email : uphi_ft@yahoo.com, telp. 0274-513665).