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What does the Embassy look for in a scholar?
- First and foremost, we look for people who have read the application forms, met the criteria and have explained exactly why they feel they deserve a place. We are looking for people who have that extra spark, who know where they wish to go and - above all - are determined to use this opportunity to help not only themselves but, most importantly, the people with whom they live - that is, their country, Jordan.
What are the selection criteria for application?
- Please visit the postgraduate scholarship
program page on the embassy’s website for selection criteria and process.
When can I apply and when is the deadline?
- Information is usually renewed in mid March. Deadline for postgraduate studies is first week on May and for undergraduate studies is first week in August.
How many scholarships are offered on average?
- The embassy offers 5 scholarships in average for the postgraduate program. This means competition is very high.
Is there any particular subject I should apply for?
- The study area must be in the same field as your field in your university. However, the fields specialized by the selected students in the last five years have less priority.
I don’t know Japanese, can I still apply?
- Yes, knowing Japanese is a plus but not a requirement. However, you will learn Japanese for six months in Japan.
I will graduate in June, can I submit my application form earlier and later attach my academic records?
- Yes. But you must submit an attested document certifying that you will graduate
from the university in June.
I am a student in the IGCSE system. What is the required score to apply to your undergraduate program?
- A student in the IGCSE system must have the IGCSE score equivalent to 90% or higher of Tawjihi according to the conversion table approved by the Jordanian authorities.
I am a Jordanian living abroad. How can I apply for the scholarship?
- You can send all documents by air mail to the embassy’s address to reach the
Embassy by the deadline. Yet, you should be available in Jordan for an interview and English test if you
are selected. Please check Selection Process for dates.
I am an Iraqi citizen residing in Jordan; can I apply through the Embassy of Japan in Jordan?
- No, all Iraqi applicants must apply to the Embassy of Japan in Baghdad. You can send a document to Baghdad by an international shipping company. Necessary documents are almost the same as in Jordan. They are available on
the embassy’s website.
What are the required documents?
- Documents to be submitted are clearly mentioned in the program guideline which
is available on the website’s scholarship page.
From where can I get the application, recommendation and health forms?
- Applicants must fill in the prescribed forms given by the Embassy. The MS word forms are downloadable from
the embassy’s website.
Can I fill in the application by hand?
- No, the application should be typewritten.
You mentioned that I must fill in “the Field of Study and Study Program in Japan” what is the difference between the two?
- For the field of study, please write down the details about what you have studied in your university.
Regarding the study program, we want to see your goal for the study in Japan. You must write a concrete and outstanding research proposal to explain clearly and logically (academically) what you wish to achieve and what’s your approach in achieving that goal. This part is the most important part of the application, so you must be as clear as possible and write in details.
(We don’t expect your love or dream for Japan in this regard)
Who shall write my recommendation letter?
- If you are an employee, your must ask both your employer and teacher or professor to write it. Students shall ask teacher or professor to write it for you. We don’t accept recommendation from family members or relatives.
Please use the prescribed form.
Do I have to visit the Embassy designated clinic for the health certificate?
- No. You can have a checkup at any regular medical institution.
You mentioned on the web page that each applicant should submit three sets of all documents, should all documents be original?
- No, one document must be original and other the two should be copies.
To whom shall I submit my papers?
- You can submit you papers in one package by hand to the embassy or you post mail them to the embassy’s address P.O. Box 2835, Amman 11181, Jordan
I have good TOEFL results, would this be useful?
- Having an English language test is useful and will be taken in consideration but still you should sit for an English exam at the embassy as we pay attention to the English proficiency in our examination only. Please check the website for
the previous questions.
Should I obtain acceptance when admitting to the scholarship?
- You must not try to contact a Japanese professor before being selected as a candidate.
However, please try to find three professors suitable for your study through internet
or academic journals in order to give the names at the interview.
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(Benefits)
What will the scholarship cover?
(The postgraduate scholarship program)- The Government of Japan bears the fees of the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition.
- It offers the grantees 170,000 yen per month (Approx. US 1,450 in FY 2008)
in the first year of the term of their scholarship. The amount will be
160,000 yen per month from the thirteenth month of your stay in Japan.
This amount is similar to the average monthly living expenses of a foreign student and considered to be enough to live on in Japan. - The grantee will be supplied with an economy-class air ticket to Japan and will, upon receipt of an application from a grantee, provide the grantee with a similar ticket to Jordan as long as the grantee returns to his/her home country by the appointed date after the expiration of the scholarship term.
(The undergraduate scholarship program)
- The Government of Japan bears the fees of the entrance examination, matriculation and tuition.
- It offers the grantees 134,000 yen per month (Approx. US 1,130 in FY 2008)
in the first year of the term of their scholarship. The amount will be
126,000 yen per month from the thirteenth month of your stay in Japan.
This amount is considered to be enough to live on for young foreign students in Japan. - The grantee will be supplied with an economy-class air ticket to Japan and will, upon receipt of an application from a grantee, provide the grantee with a similar ticket to Jordan as long as the grantee returns to his/her home country by the appointed date after the expiration of the scholarship term.
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(Life in Japan)
When does the Japanese academic year start?
- The Japanese academic starts in April and ends in March of the next year. The Embassy of Japan selects grantees every summer and sends them to Japan the next spring.
Can I bring my family with me to Japan?
- Yes. However the Embassy strongly recommends inviting your family after the Japanese language course in the first six months or passing of an exam for the Master or PhD course.
The Japanese Government doesn't cover expenses for your family.
Can I work during my study in Japan?
- You will receive enough allowance to dedicate yourself to your studies and research. If it is absolutely necessary that you work part-time, you must obtain permission from the authorities.
Can my spouse or family member work while I study?
- No. Since their status of residence in Japan is "family of a college student" they are expected to be engaged only in activities other than working. If it is absolutely necessary that they work part-time, you must arrange to obtain permission from the authorities.
Can my children go to school in Japan while I study?
- Yes. Because the circumstances vary in each city, you must ask your university about available schools.
Can I stay in Japan to work after I finish studying?
- No, you should come back to Jordan after the expiration of the scholarship term.
However, when you find a job in Japan your employer shall arrange a residence permit for you.
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(Others)
How can I find out about different courses of study in Japan?
Still I haven't found the answer to my question, what should I do now?
- Send an e-mail to the embassy on
japaneseembassy@batelco.jo.
Visiting and calling the Embassy are NOT welcome because all information is on the website.
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