Teacher Training Students

2025/1/6
This scholarship is open to students from Kenya. It is offered to foreign teachers to study at Japanese universities for professional improvement.
 

Qualifications

Note: College and university teachers currently in active service are not considered for this scholarship.
 

Duration of Study

The term of scholarship is either 18 months or two years (including 6 months of Japanese language studies).
 

Application Forms and Guidelines

Prospective applicants can download FREE application forms found on the Study in Japan website.

Documents to be submitted are listed on the Application Guidelines. Prospective applicants should read the instructions contained therein carefully.

The application documents may be hand delivered, delivered by courier or posted but must be received at the Embassy of Japan in Kenya no later than 4:30pm on Friday, February 07, 2025.
 

Previous Exams

Previous MEXT Scholarship Exams for the scholarship exams are available online for reference.
 

Course Guide for the Teacher Training Programme

The Course Guide for the Teacher Training Programme is available online from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) website.
 

2024 Scholarship Timeline

Friday, January 06, 2025 Applications open
Friday, February 07, 2025 Applications close
Monday, March 03, 2025 Examinations and interviews held
Wednesday, March 06, 2025 Results of Primary Screening in Kenya
July 2025 Secondary Screening in Tokyo
August or September 2025 Final Results with placement by Tokyo
September 2025 Pre-departure orientation
October 01 – 07, 2025 Departure to Japan
 

Further Information

Scholarship Desk
Japan Information & Culture Centre, Embassy of Japan
Tel +254-20-2898-511
Email scholarships@nb.mofa.go.jp