The Japanese Embassy in Malawi is receiving applications for the 2010 Japanese Government scholarships. According to some reliable sources, the application deadline is 29 May, 2009. Those of you interested in coming to Japan for further studies, must contact the Japanese Embassy in Lilongwe. They will give you application forms and any relevant information.You may also wish to take a look at the application guidelines here. Nthambazale dot com readers from other countries, who are interested in these scholarships, may also contact the Japanese embassies in their respective countries for further details.
Japan is cool country. I look forward to seeing more Malawian students here. As of now, there are about 20 Malawian students in Japan, funded by JICA, the Japanese government and the Malawi government.
UPDATE
The application window for the 2011 Japanese government scholarships is now open. The application guidelines and all the necessary application forms are available online.
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21 users commented in " The 2010 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships for Malawians "
Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackThis is good to know because my cousin’s girlfriend was actually interested in a program like that. I myself never got the chance to study abroad, but I’ll have to pass the info along to her because this is right up her alley.
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I am still intrigued by the thought of Malwians going to Japan to study. I shall wait for your response to my query in your earlier post.
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Clement Nyirenda says:
November 20th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
We, Malawians, never choose where to go for further studies; we go anywhere as long as an opportunity exists.
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Thanks for sharing such an informative article. Will c u more for sure.
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This is good for some of us who can not make it own our own to study abroad.
But cant it be any other way to get application forms apart from getting them physically in Lilongwe, coz some of us are interested but we are far away from Lilongwe.How can you help us?
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Clement Nyirenda says:
May 10th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
@Emmi: Please phone the Embassy and ask them if you can use the forms from this site. Two years ago, when I was applying for this scholarship, I downloaded them from the same site. At that time, there was Japanese Embassy in Malawi. The Japanese Embassy in Zambia was responsible for Zambia and Malawi and it was difficult to get the forms physically.
Wishing you all the best as you try your luck.
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More governments should come out with such scholarships programs , these are needless to say very helpful.
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Truth be told,acquisition of these scholarships is no exactly a walk in the park. In 2006, several Zambians, myself inclusive applied for them. No undergraduates were picked, but only post graduates. The reason given was that undergraduates couldn’t cope and its best we apply for post graduate. It was so disheartening to me and my fellow undergraduates, the essence of introducing undergraduate applications made no sense whatsover. I however wish all the undergraduates the best of luck in their endevours towards the item in question.(hope it won’t be a wild goose chase for you).
Douglas Chipungu (Zambia).
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Clement Nyirenda says:
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:50 am
@Douglas: Wow! Your name sounds very Malawian. Do you come from Eastern Zambia? I agree with you. Competition for these scholarships is usually very stiff. I am told close to 200 people sat for the written tests. Only 14 were shortlisted for the oral interviews; out of which, if the reports that I am getting are correct, four postgraduates have been selected.
In your case, you may wish to apply for these scholarships again after you get your undergraduate degree.
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@ Clement Nyirenda.. I could be Malawian you know..lol! Yes, i’m from that part of Zambia. In my country, well over 200 undergraduates applied, roughly 9 or so were shortlisted and none of the 9 were picked. I do, however intend to apply after my 1st degree sometime in 2011. Posibility of being picked still looks vague. Comforting is the fact that i’m a student of engineering, i could have a high chance. Reason being most applicants are social sciences students.
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Clement Nyirenda says:
July 4th, 2009 at 9:49 am
@Douglas: Looks like it is easier to get these scholarships when you want to come as a postgraduate. It is also easier if you are a student in Engineering or any science related program. From what I see, all Malawians currently here under these scholarships are either engineers or agriculturalists. Once you finish your BSc., I encourage you to apply.
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Hello clement. 2010 march is currently here. Yes you said its good to ask if the applications are out this year from the embassy,but since you must know something,would you mind telling me/us about the details of the applications this year. Thank you.
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Clement Nyirenda says:
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:35 am
Not yet. I will let you know when the information becomes available.
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Hello Clement.My patience is running thin.When are those application forms going to be available.This is a once in lifetime opportunity and would`nt miss for world.It`s my dream to study in Japan.
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Clement Nyirenda says:
May 7th, 2010 at 11:24 am
Warren, the application window should be open now for the 2010 Japanese government (Monbukagakusho) scholarships. Please contact the Japanese Embassy in Malawi for more details. Three years ago, when I applied for this scholarship, the deadline was 31 May.
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Japs
I can hardly find any application form on your site, where are they. You guys, u r just faking.
Never Mind
DJ
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Clement Nyirenda says:
May 8th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
You can get the guidelines and application forms for 2011 scholarships from this link:http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0307e.html#1. For specific details for your country, please contact the Japanese Embassy in your home country.
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Those who want to get prepared for Monbusho’s Research Scholarship 2011 should look at this resource: http://www.GraduateInJapan.com
It has received several positive reviews.
Also, those applying can seek guidance from scholars on the Monbusho community at Facebook. There are many scholars willing to share.
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Sophie says:
June 25th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Thanks for sharing this great resource here. This preparation guidebook is simply great!Now I’m a lot more confident about my preparation.
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This is a good initiative guys i jus got shortlisted for an interview which i took last tuesday. But how long befor u knw if u hv made it to e final four? Coz wldnt want to keep my hopes high past e date? Anyone knw?
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Clement Nyirenda says:
July 16th, 2010 at 6:44 am
You can ask the embassy in your country for that information. Otherwise, I wish you all the best and I look forward to meeting you here in Japan next year.
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