THE Ajinomoto Philippines encouraged Filipinos who wish to pursue their postgraduate studies in Japan to apply for its 2025 scholarship program.

The company said the grant aims to support deserving Filipino students to pursue higher education in the field of food technology and human nutrition.

“This gives a full scholarship in a master’s course at select graduate schools in designated universities in Japan namely University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Nagoya University, Institute of Science Tokyo, Ochanomizu University, Waseda University, and Kagawa Nutrition University,” it said.

Scholars will be granted ¥150,000 monthly allowance for a maximum of 1 year as a research student at a graduate school; and ¥180,000 monthly allowance for a maximum of 2 years as a master’s course student at a graduate school.

They will also be entitled to full coverage of examination, admission, and tuition fees; full coverage of the medical exam, psychological exam, and Japanese language training before going to Japan; and airfare to Japan from the Philippines.

To be eligible for the grant, an applicant must meet the following qualifications:

• Must be a Filipino Citizen
• Must have graduated or be expected to graduate with an excellent academic record (with at least 15 years of education completed or expected to be completed) and must receive the recommendation of his/her Academic Advisor/ Professors
• Must be under the age of 35 years old on April 1, 2024.
• Must apply and attend selection procedures in the Philippines
• Must be in good physical and mental health
• Must have excellence in personality, and academics (within the top 5% of the class or with a GPA of 3.7 or higher) and have a strong motivation for learning.
• Must not be receiving other scholarships
• Must show financial need to pursue higher education.
• Must have a strong sense of nationalism, leadership, and motivation

The deadline for the filing of the application is March 1, 2024.

For more information regarding the grant, applicants can visit https://shorturl.at/uJNS3.