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Recommendation Types and Application Time of MEXT Scholarship

There are two types of applying for MEXT scholarship. One (1.) is the type where MEXT accepts applications from abroad. Another (2.) is the one where MEXT accepts applications from the current international students of Kagoshima University.

１．Application from abroad
① Embassy Recommendation
Application and selection are conducted at Japanese embassies or consulates of respective countries.

② University Recommendation
Kagoshima University recommends international students newly coming from overseas to MEXT as candidates of MEXT Scholarship Students. In principle, the applicants shall be from the universities with which Kagoshima University has academic exchange.

２．Application from the current international students (Domestic Selection)
Privately financed international students can apply for MEXT scholarship through Kagoshima University.

*MEXT has stopped accepting "Domestic Selection" applications since AY2016.

≪When to Apply≫　　　　　　　　

	Application from abroad		Domestic Selection
	Embassy Recommendation	University Recommendation	Domestic Selection
Research Students	March to May	November to January or February depending on programs	October to November
Teacher Training Students	January to February	N/A	N/A
Undergraduate Students	March to May	N/A	N/A
Japanese Studies Students	January to February	January to February	N/A

※ For details, please refer to the MEXT website.