Japanese Govt Scholarship for Teachers Training in Japan

Japanese Government is extending a scholarship opportunity to Pakistani teachers eager to delve into research on school education. This scholarship, known as the MEXT Teacher Training Scholarship, is open to both Primary and Secondary School Teachers from Government and Private Schools. The candidates can get the detailed information of Japanese Govt Scholarship for Teachers Training in Japan.

Duration and Certification:

The scholarship covers an 18-month training period, with successful participants receiving certificates upon completing the program. Administered by the Monbukagakusho Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, this initiative aims to enhance the teaching skills and knowledge of educators.

Eligibility Criteria:

Teachers nationwide, having a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in either Government or Private schools, are eligible to apply. Applicants should hold degrees from universities or teacher training schools and must have served as teachers at primary or secondary educational institutions or teacher training schools, excluding universities.

Application Process:

Prospective applicants, born on or after April 2, 1988, must possess a minimum Bachelors degree and 5 years of teaching experience by October 1, 2024. In-service university faculty members are ineligible. Apart from academic qualifications, candidates should demonstrate intellectual and psychological readiness for spending eighteen months in an international atmosphere, adapting to Japanese culture. Proficiency in the Japanese language is crucial, as courses are primarily conducted in Japanese. Japanese language training is provided by the host university before the program commences in October.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can access the application form on the Embassy of Japan Website. A crucial component of the application is a letter of recommendation from the principal of the applicants school. The application package, including the duly filled form, recommendation letter, and a brief statement of purpose, must be sent to the Public Affairs Section at the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad. Notably, medical forms and additional documents mentioned in the guidelines are not required at this initial stage.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for submitting applications is February 09, 2024. Ensure that the envelope is marked clearly as "MEXT Teachers Training Scholarship" when sending it to the designated address:

Public Affairs Section,

Embassy of Japan,

Diplomatic Enclave 1, Islamabad