Government of Japan (MEXT) Scholarship
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The Royal Civil Service Commission is pleased to announce the availability of various scholarships under the Government of Japan’s MEXT Scholarship Program for the academic year 2022.
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RCSC/HRD-A7.1/2021/3653 25th May, 2021
Government of Japan (MEXT) Scholarship (2022)
The Royal Civil Service Commission is pleased to announce the availability of various scholarships under the Government of Japan’s MEXT Scholarship Program for the academic year 2022 as detailed below:
- Research Scholarship (Master Level) for in-service candidates
Criteria |
Requirements |
Age |
Must have been born on or after April 2, 1987 (As required by the Government of Japan) |
Academics |
Must be a University Graduate with minimum 50% aggregate marks. |
Fields of study: |
Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in the university or its related field. Moreover, the fields of study must be subjects which applicants will be able to study and research in graduate courses at Japanese Universities. A student who studies medicine, dentistry or welfare science will not be allowed to engage in clinical training such as medical care and operative surgery until he/she obtains a relevant license from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare under applicable Japanese Law. |
Mode of Selection: |
Document screening and Interview |
No. of scholarships |
To be decided |
Specific Application Documents a candidate should submit
- Completed Application Form (1 original & copy 2);
- Placement Preference Form (1 original);
- Field of study and Research plan (1 original & copy 2)
- 4 recent passport size photographs;
- Attested Academic transcript of each academic year (1 original & copy 2);
- Attested Course completion certificate/ Degree Certificate (1 original & copy 2);
- Recommendation from principal/advisor of last university attended (1 original & copy 2);
- Recommendation from current employer (1 original & copy 2);
- Medical certificate on the prescribed form (1 original & copy 2); 10. Abstracts of thesis (1 original & copy 2);
Note:
- Civil servants applying for the above mentioned programs must fulfill eligibility criteria prescribed in BCSR 2018: and
- Interested applicants outside civil service (ex; Corporate, Private, NGO, etc.) should route through the Department of Human Resources, MoLHR).
*Please refer to the end of the announcement for additional documents that all applicants must submit.
- Undergraduate Scholarship (for pre-service candidates)
Criteria |
Requirements |
Age |
Must have been born on or after April 2, 1997 (As required by the Government of Japan) |
Academics |
Class XII passed with 65% academic marks (English and relevant Science, Commerce or Arts Subjects) and at least 70% in Mathematics *Note: students who have been selected through BHSEC Examination for various Colleges under RUB (July 2020 intake are also eligible to apply for this scholarship) |
Fields of study: |
1. Social Sciences and Humanities SS A: Laws, Politics, Pedagogy, Sociology, Literature, History, Japanese Language and others (excluding Economics, Business Administration and Others in SS B) SS B: Economics, Business Administration and others (Accounting, Financial economics). Note 1: Applicants who wish to major in fields other than those listed above (“others in SS A”) may have difficulties in finding universities that can accept them. |
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2. Natural Sciences (NS)
NS A: Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), Engineering (Electrical, Information, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Mining, Maritime, Metallurgical & Architecture), Chemical Studies (Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Textile Engineering,) and Biotechnology
NS B: Agriculture Studies: (Agriculture, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Forestry, Food Science, Fisheries; Hygienic studies: (Pharmacy, Hygienic, Nursing); and Science: (Biology)
NS C: Medicine and Dentistry
Note: A student who intends to major in NS and would like to choose more than one major is required to choose and select (First, -Second, and Third- Choice subjects) from within NS A, B, C. However, a student who selects a course from NS C as his/her first choice may choose his/her second choice subjects from NS B or C and third choice from NS B as NS C offers only two subjects. |
Mode of Selection: |
Interview and Written Tests in: ● English, Japanese Language & Mathematics (A) for fields under SSA and SSB; ● English, Japanese Language, Mathematics(B) & two additional papers in Physics & Chemistry for fields under NSA; and ● English, Japanese Language Mathematics (B) and two additional papers in Chemistry & Biology for fields under NSB and NSC. |
No. of scholarships |
Up to18 |
Candidates should submit:
- Completed Application Form (1 original and 1 copy);
- Direct Placement Preference form (1 original);
- Academic transcripts for the past three years along with completion certificate (1 original and copy);
- Recommendation Form completed by the Principal or Advisor of the school attended (1 original and 1 copy);
- Recent passport size photographs;
- Medical certificate (as per format given)- 1 original and 1 copy
- Specialized Training College Students (for pre-service candidates only)
Criteria |
Requirements |
Age |
Must have been born on or after April 2, 1987 (As required by the Government of Japan) |
Academics |
Class XII passed with 60% in English and relevant subjects |
Fields of study: |
Applicants should apply for the field of study they majored in the university or its related field. Moreover, the fields of study must be subjects which applicants will be able to study and research in graduate courses at Japanese Universities. A student who studies medicine, dentistry or welfare science will not be allowed to engage in clinical training such as medical care and operative surgery until he/she obtains a relevant license from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare under applicable Japanese Law |
Mode of Selection: |
Written Test in English, Mathematics & Japanese Language and Interview |
No. of scholarships |
Up to 18 |
Candidates should submit:
- Completed Application Form (1 original and 1 copy);
- Direct Placement Preference form (1 original);
- Academic transcripts for the past three years along with completion certificate (1 original and copy);
- Recommendation Form completed by the Principal or Advisor of the school attended (1 original and 1 copy);
- Recent passport size photographs;
- Medical certificate (as per format given)- 1 original and 1 copy
Note:
- For pre-service candidates who secures the scholarship shall be governed by the general undertaking (bond) for ex-country undergraduate scholarship (as specified by DAHE) for the Undergraduate Scholarship.
- Applications are invited from those who fulfill the above criteria along with the following documents in addition to those mentioned above.
- Nominating letter from the Ministry/Agency (Civil Servants only)
- Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- LTT Review Checklist (Civil servants only)
- Photocopy of Citizenship ID card (New)
- Phone number (Mobile)
Application Procedure and Deadline
Due date for submission of Application documents |
24th June, 2021 |
Announcement of Shortlisted applicants |
28th June, 2021 |
Written Examination |
12th-13th July 2021 |
Selection Interview |
14th to 16th July 2021 |
Application and other documents for each programme:
- Research Students:----------------------------------------------(Click Here)
- Undergraduate Students:--------------------------------------(Click Here)
- Specialized Training COllege Students:---------------------(Click Here)
- Common document (required for all):----------------------(Click Here)
Question papers from past year can be downloaded from:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/scholarship/application/examination/ Note:
- Selected candidates will be required to provide to the RCSC the following documents within 5 working days upon announcement of selection results:
- Valid Security Clearance Certificate
- Valid Audit Clearance Certificate (for in-service candidates only)
- Valid Medical Certificate and Health Check Form
Important Notes:
- Only those candidates who are committed to this scholarship should apply. If the candidate withdraws after the announcement of the interview/selection result, candidate shall be liable for HR action;
- Application of recommended candidates will be forwarded to the Japanese Government for Final Selection. Confirmation of scholarship and date of commencement of course shall depend on the candidate fulfilling the admission criteria laid down by the Japanese Universities for securing admission. Award of scholarship will be subject to the approval of the Government of Japan. Therefore, the candidates are advised not to make major changes to their home/office life (such as handing over of work, moving out of their house etc) until the confirmation of scholarship/admission is received from RCSC;
- The scholarship application should be routed through the applicant’s agency with the complete sets of documents (for research students)
- Incomplete documents will not be accepted for the purpose of short listing.
- Agency should ensure that the relevance of the course and only eligible candidates (research students) fulfilling requirements are forwarded to HRDD, RCSC on or before the deadline. In the event any discrepancies are found after the selection, the respective agency shall be held accountable.
- For future career progression to Specialist position, Master course should be aligned to Super Structure.
- The scholarship for Undergraduate and Specialized Training College Students is subject to the Written examination.
- Moreover, the conduct of written examination, Interview and the offer of scholarships can be changed by the COVID 19 situations in both Bhutan and Japan.
Contact Details
Mr. Thinley Jamtsho
tjamtsho@rcsc.gov.bt
322491 (Ext. # 223)
HRDD, RCSC
The Royal Civil Service Commission is pleased to announce the availability of various scholarships under the Government of Japan’s MEXT Scholarship Program for the academic year 2022.
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Contact Details
Mr. Thinley Jamtsho
tjamtsho@rcsc.gov.bt
322491 (Ext. # 223)
HRDD, RCSC
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