Japanese Scholarships in Kenya

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 2014 (April 2014 ~). 

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) Wed.15th May 2013 • Time: 1400hrs to 1600hrs • Venue: Embassy of Japan
(2) Sat. 18th May 2013 • 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

• Kenyan born on or after April 2, 1979
• 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

• Kenyan born between April 2, 1992 and April 1, 1997
• KCSE Mean Grade “A Plain” and with grades “A Plain” in at least 4 subjects which must include, Kiswahili and 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

• Kenyan born between April 2, 1992 and April 1, 1997
• 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

• Kenyan born between April 2, 1992 and April 1, 1997
• 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 website http://www.ke.emb-japan.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 07="" 2013="" friday="" june="" on="" pm="">. 

Applicants are advised to apply long before the deadline.

Enquiries:

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

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