Extension of Scholarship Period
Extension of Scholarship Period
Enrolled Japanese Government Scholarship Students need to apply for the extension of their scholarship period when changing their degree status as follows:
- Undergraduate students who go on to Graduate School.
- Research students who go on to Graduate School.
- Master’s students who go on to Doctoral studies.
*Scholarship students who were selected under the Japanese Government Scholarship (Top Global University Project) cannot extend their scholarship period.
The application deadline for the scholarship extension is usually around November of the year before you start the advanced degree. If you are a research student admitted to the university in April and matriculate to a graduate school in October, you will need to submit your application in May. For details, please ask the Academic Affairs Section of your faculty /graduate school.
Required Documents:
- Application form (available at the Academic Affairs Section)
- Recommendation letter from your Academic Advisor
Because of the large number of applications and limited budget, the Ministry of Education (Monbukagakusho) will not be able to grant all applicants an extension of the scholarship period. Thus, in case you receive a rejection, you should be prepared for situations such as returning to your country or continuing your study as a self-supported student.