The Kochi University of Technology in Japan is inviting international students to apply for the 2024 Special Scholarship Program. This program offers a substantial sum of ¥1,165,800 ($7,341) for both Japanese and international students to pursue postgraduate degrees at the university.
This post provides details on the scholarship opportunity and guides interested applicants through the step-by-step application process.
Special Scholarship Program Summary:
- Host Country: Japan
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $7,340 Stipend/Year | Accommodation | Travel Costs
- Deadline: September 13, 2024
Special Scholarship Program Details:
Kochi University of Technology offers the Special Scholarship Program (SSP) for international students to engage in advanced research projects while receiving financial support. This program enrolls students from various regions, including East Asia, Southeast/South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa, producing over 200 graduates.
Requirements for Kochi University of Technology Scholarship 2024:
To be eligible for the Kochi University of Technology Scholarship, you must:
- Obtain permission from the leader of your preferred SSP project.
- Hold a degree comparable to a master’s degree from an accredited institution, completed after 18 years of education, or be scheduled to acquire such a degree before KUT enrollment.
- Be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment.
- Have an excellent academic record with strong bachelor’s and master’s degrees from reputable universities.
- Demonstrate intention, knowledge, and research skills suitable for the chosen research project.
- Possess high English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, CET6).
Benefits of Special Scholarship Program 2024:
The Special Scholarship Program at KUT provides several attractive benefits:
- Tuition and Fees Waiver: Exemption from entrance examination fee (30,000 yen), enrollment fee (300,000 yen), and annual tuition fee (535,800 yen).
- Monthly Stipend: A salary of 150,000 yen per month for research project work to support living expenses. Note that some taxes may be deducted.
- Travel and Initial Living Costs: 150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs for international students living outside Japan who intend to acquire “Student” residence status in Japan at the time of entry.
Required Documents for Kochi University of Technology Scholarship:
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Application Form
- Original bachelor’s degree academic transcript in English or Japanese
- Original master’s degree academic transcript in English or Japanese
- Original master’s degree certificate in English or Japanese
- A copy of the applicant’s master’s thesis in English
- Research Outline
- Two signed recommendation letters in English or Japanese
- Certificate of English ability
- Copy of passport
- Copy of publication(s)
- A copy of an email or other communication showing that the leader of the applicant’s preferred project has given permission to apply for that SSP project
- Signed pre-application request
How to Apply for Special Scholarship Program 2024 (Step by Step):
To apply for the 2024 Special Scholarship Program, follow these steps:
- Click here to visit the scholarship application page.
- Choose one research project from the SSP Research Project List.
- Send a complete Online Pre-Application Request to the leader of your preferred project via KUT Online Pre-Application Request Form and obtain the leader’s permission to apply for that SSP project.
- Once you obtain permission from the project leader, complete all required documents and submit them to KUT by post by the deadline.
Deadline: September 13, 2024
