Comments on: How I got the Monbusho Research Scholarship (Part 3 of 4) http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/ Updated Every Few Weeks. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:26:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Alaa Chanhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-19058 Alaa Chan Tue, 15 May 2012 19:57:57 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-19058 Hello, I have been filling out the MEXT application forms for quite some time now, I'm a bit confused by the requirement to send two "original" application forms.This is really confusing! I don't know if they need a copy of the application form or just another re-filled application formAny idea about what to do? Hello,
I have been filling out the MEXT application forms for quite some time now,
I’m a bit confused by the requirement to send two “original” application forms.

This is really confusing! I don’t know if they need a copy of the application form or just another re-filled application form

Any idea about what to do?

]]> By: Lars Martinsonhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-18868 Lars Martinson Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:18:40 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-18868 Your guess is as good as mine. But if it says that the letter of recommendation *has* to come from an adviser, principal or boss, that's what I would do. Your guess is as good as mine. But if it says that the letter of recommendation *has* to come from an adviser, principal or boss, that’s what I would do.

]]> By: Carloshttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-18867 Carlos Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:10:16 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-18867 I have a question regarding the letter of recommendation we're supposed to submit with the application. It says it has to be done by your adviser, principal, or boss. How strict are they on this point? I never had full time employment (since I'm finishing my undergrad), and I believe my adviser is not the best person to answer some of the questions in the recommendation form. I have a question regarding the letter of recommendation we’re supposed to submit with the application. It says it has to be done by your adviser, principal, or boss. How strict are they on this point? I never had full time employment (since I’m finishing my undergrad), and I believe my adviser is not the best person to answer some of the questions in the recommendation form.

]]> By: Lars Martinsonhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-18771 Lars Martinson Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:46:36 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-18771 Hey Lynn-- Your guess is as good as mine. I'd recommend contacting the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country and asking them. Good luck! Hey Lynn–
Your guess is as good as mine.
I’d recommend contacting the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country and asking them.
Good luck!

]]> By: Lynnhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-18770 Lynn Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:30:30 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-18770 Stumbled upon your blog while learning about International Japanese scholarship. I'm graduating with a BA degree, majored in English Literature.Would it be possible if I further my studies in Japan and work on the scholarship? I've searched online with it's possible to undergo two bachelor degree but the responses were vague and confusing. I hope to continue to do in the field of art. From your experience, what would you advice? Stumbled upon your blog while learning about International Japanese scholarship. I’m graduating with a BA degree, majored in English Literature.

Would it be possible if I further my studies in Japan and work on the scholarship? I’ve searched online with it’s possible to undergo two bachelor degree but the responses were vague and confusing. I hope to continue to do in the field of art.
From your experience, what would you advice?

]]> By: Lars Martinsonhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-18114 Lars Martinson Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:57:28 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-18114 Hey Kara-- I remember that part of the application drove me crazy too, since it's so vague. I hate to say it, but it's been three years since I filled it out, so I can't remember what I put... :-/ But I think I *might* have put "A", since it's impossible to get anything truly official at this point. And maybe I put an extra note saying "received provisional acceptance from professor", or something. Like I say, I can't really remember. Someone at the consulate/embassy where you're applying might have a better idea. --Lars Hey Kara–
I remember that part of the application drove me crazy too, since it’s so vague. I hate to say it, but it’s been three years since I filled it out, so I can’t remember what I put… :-/
But I think I *might* have put “A”, since it’s impossible to get anything truly official at this point. And maybe I put an extra note saying “received provisional acceptance from professor”, or something. Like I say, I can’t really remember. Someone at the consulate/embassy where you’re applying might have a better idea.
–Lars

]]> By: Karahttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-18110 Kara Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:09:28 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-18110 Hi! I found this to be super valuable, especially the part about the proposal (although I'm going to format mine as a regular anthropology proposal). I do have a question that I would appreciate advice on. On the attachment part of the application, under the list of universities listed, it asks whether I have received admission as a) acquired, b) acquiring, and c) not yet acquired. If I have found a prof willing to work with me, should I select "a" even though nothing official has occurred? Thanks. Hi! I found this to be super valuable, especially the part about the proposal (although I’m going to format mine as a regular anthropology proposal). I do have a question that I would appreciate advice on. On the attachment part of the application, under the list of universities listed, it asks whether I have received admission as a) acquired, b) acquiring, and c) not yet acquired. If I have found a prof willing to work with me, should I select “a” even though nothing official has occurred? Thanks.

]]> By: Juanhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-17649 Juan Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:29:55 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-17649 Hi, I'm applying for the Postgraduate Monbusho Scholarship because I want to study my Master in Economics in Japan. I had my interview yesterday and I'm on the waiting stage. In the attachment I proposed three Universities, buy I haven't gotten a recomendation yet. How important is it to have a teacher's recomendation? Do you think they could reject me for not having one? Hi, I’m applying for the Postgraduate Monbusho Scholarship because I want to study my Master in Economics in Japan. I had my interview yesterday and I’m on the waiting stage. In the attachment I proposed three Universities, buy I haven’t gotten a recomendation yet. How important is it to have a teacher’s recomendation? Do you think they could reject me for not having one?

]]> By: A non native speaker of englidhhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-7115 A non native speaker of englidh Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:45:53 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-7115 I want to say you is best person fom place recomending thing I herd of never. Piece to you and colleagues of you. I want to say you is best person fom place recomending thing I herd of never. Piece to you and colleagues of you.

]]> By: Md. Ziaul Abedinhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-6160 Md. Ziaul Abedin Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:09:19 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-6160 i want to do postfraduate research with Monbusho Scholarship in Japan. i want to do postfraduate research with Monbusho Scholarship in Japan.

]]> By: Angelynhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-5963 Angelyn Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:04:01 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-5963 Hi Lars,Your advices and tips are great. I am a graduating BS Chemistry student and very much interested in doing research in Japan. However, I am not that confident with th results of my undergraduate thesis since I wasn't given enough attention by my adviser.By the way, I am not that good in arts but I should say you are a talented cartoonist and blogger (writer). Hi Lars,

Your advices and tips are great. I am a graduating BS Chemistry student and very much interested in doing research in Japan. However, I am not that confident with th results of my undergraduate thesis since I wasn’t given enough attention by my adviser.

By the way, I am not that good in arts but I should say you are a talented cartoonist and blogger (writer).

]]> By: Lars Martinsonhttp://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/comment-page-1/#comment-5775 Lars Martinson Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:13:36 +0000 http://larsmartinson.com/how-i-got-the-monbusho-research-scholarship-part-3-of-4/#comment-5775 Hello Selim:You'll want to contact the Japanese Embassy in your home country.Lars Hello Selim:

You’ll want to contact the Japanese Embassy in your home country.

Lars

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