Studying in Japan Japanese Government Scholarships (Japanese Studies Students) This program is for students who are studying Japanese language and culture in the selected Universities only. The Embassy has already contacted those universities. APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR 2023 (JAPANESE STUDIES STUDENTS) Type Japanese Studies Students Level Undergraduate level leading to Certificate Age Applicants must be born between April 2, 1993 and April 1, 2005 Fields of study Japanese language and culture Qualification Students who were enrolled as undergraduates in the selected universities, and have studied Japanese language or Japanese culture for over 1 year. Term of scholarship One year from October Number of scholars Up to 9 Stipend 117,000 Yen/ month (Approx. Rs.83,000 / month) Tuition fees Exempted Airfare Round-trip airfare is provided Application Period Please check with your current University/College Preliminary Selection Document Screening. Written Examination and Online Interview (in February). Detailed Information *Application Form can also be downloaded from: https://studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-japanese.html *Applications should not be handwritten, except for signatures, and should be in the PDF format, filled using a computer or a similar device. * This year, due to the pandemic, there is a possibility of change in the selection process. The entire recruitment process might even get canceled.