Young Leaders' Program, Japanese Government Scholarship 2017

Application Procedure

Applicants must submit the following documents to their recommending authorities by the designated date. Documents submitted will not be returned.

*Attention
[1] All documents should use A4 paper and should be typed. If documents are handwritten, please print clearly.

[2] All documents must be in English. Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by an official translation. To be official, the translation must have been done by the organization issuing the document or by an accredited translator. We will not accept your own translations. We must emphasize that applications are considered incomplete until all documents, including recommendation letters and diplomas, are submitted in English or come with English translations.

[3]You must submit all your official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended in sealed, unopened envelopes signed or stamped across the flap by the school authorities. Official transcripts are transcripts issued by the university and bear the seal or signature of the registrar.
[4] Recommendation letters should be written separately in the designated format by an immediate superior at your workplace or an academic advisor from your university. At least one and preferably two should be written by immediate superiors at the workplace.  
[5]You must submit all your degree certificates or certified copies of diplomas from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended in sealed, unopened envelopes signed or stamped across the flap by the school authorities. An official degree certificate is a certificate issued by the university and bears the official seal of the university. You should request and receive your official degree certificate OR a certified copy of your diploma from your university.

[6]Please note that English test scores are valid for two years from the test date, and therefore tests must have been taken within two years of the date of admission. If you submit the results of a different test of English proficiency, please submit a conversion of the score to TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution located and accredited in the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland will be automatically exempted from submitting an English test score. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree at an institution where the language of instruction was English may request a waiver of the English language proficiency requirement. If you wish to apply for a waiver, you will need to enclose a letter with supporting documents outlining the reasons why you should be exempted.
[7] Your application may not be accepted if any of the documents are incomplete, inaccurate, or missing.
[8] Number the documents from 1 to 10 ?the items numbered in the list above? in the upper right corner of each document. 

8. Notes

?1? Each recipient is advised to learn some basic Japanese language and to acquire basic information on Japanese climate, geography, customs, university education, and social conditions in Japan, as well as about the differences between the Japanese legal system and that of his/her home country before departing for Japan.
?2? The recipient should bring approximately US $2,000 or the equivalent to cover immediate needs after arrival in Japan since the scholarship will be paid a while later. 
?3? More detailed information on the YLP scholarship program is available at the Japanese diplomatic mission in your country.