Japanese Government Scholarships

Japanese Government Scholarships

Scholarship applications are invited from interested Kenyans wishing to study at Japanese Graduate Schools, Universities, Colleges of Technology and Specialized Training Colleges from financial year 2015 (April 2015 ~). 

Under the scholarship, tuition fees, air fares and an adequate living allowance will be paid by the Japanese Government.

Embassy of Japan will be holding a seminar in the month of May for interested Kenyans to find out more about the scholarships.

Dates: 

(1) Saturday 10th May 2014 Time: 1400hrs to 1600hrs 
 

(2) Wednesday 14th May 2014 Time: 1400hrs to 1600hrs
 

Venue: Embassy of Japan
 

Research Student
 

Scholarships to study for  Masters or Doctoral degrees  or post-graduate research in  Japanese graduate institutions.
 

Qualifications
 

(a) Kenyan born on or after April 2, 1980
 

(b) Holder of a Bachelor’s degree (second class, upper division) or a Master’s degree

Undergraduate Student 
 

Scholarships for KCSE graduates interested in pursuing undergraduate courses in Japan
 

Qualifications
 

(a) Kenyan born between April  2, 1993 and April 1, 1998
 

(b) KCSE Mean Grade “A Plain”  and with grades “A Plain” in  at least 4 subjects which must  include, Mathematics, and “’A  Minus” in English

College of Technology Student
 

Scholarships for KCSE graduates interested in pursuing technology and engineering courses in Japan. 
 

College of Technology certificates are comparable to non-degree “Higher Diplomas”.
 

Qualifications
 

(a) Kenyan born between April 2, 1993 and April 1, 1998
 

(b) Minimum of KCSE Mean Grade “A Minus” with grades “A Minus” in, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry and “B Plus” in English

Specialized Training College Student
 

Scholarships for KCSE graduates interested in pursuing professional training courses in Japan. 

Professional Training College certificates are comparable to non-degree “Diplomas”.

Qualifications
 

(a) Kenyan born between April 2,  1993 and April 1, 1998
 

(b) Minimum of KCSE Mean Grade “B Plain” and with  grades “B Plus” or higher in  Mathematics and “B Plain” in  English
 

How to Apply

Prospective applicants should read the details carefully and download FREE application forms found in the websitehttp://www.ke.embjapan.go.jp/JICC/JICC_e/Scholarship/scholarships.html or pick the forms from Japan Information and Culture Centre situated within the premises of the Embassy of Japan along Mara Road, Upper Hill in Nairobi. 

Documents to be submitted are listed on the application form. 

The form and the documents may be hand delivered or posted but must be received by the Scholarships Desk before the deadline: 4:30 pm on Wednesday, June 04, 2014. 

Applicants are advised to apply long before the deadline.

Enquiries:

Scholarships Desk
Tel. (020) 2898513
Email : scholarships@nb.mofa.go.jp 
Website: www.ke.emb-japan.go.jp 

Embassy of Japan
Japan Information and Culture Centre
Mara Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 60202 Nairobi 00200

Note: Registration required to attend the scholarship seminar. 

Contact us for more information.