Japan awards MEXT scholarships to 11 students

ISLAMABAD: Japan has awarded MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) Research Scholarships for Master/Doctorate degrees to 11 Pakistani students for the academic year 2023-25.

The Embassy of Japan organized a pre-departure orientation for the scholarship recipients on Friday. The Pakistani alumni of Japanese universities shared their knowledge and experience of studying and living in Japan with the young scholarship grantees. After this session, Ito Takeshi, Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, hosted a reception at the Ambassador’s residence to honour the members of MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP) and to extend a farewell to the fresh scholarship recipients.

The the Chargé d’Affaires congratulated the scholarship recipients and advised them to pursue their studies with utmost dedication. He termed the award of scholarships a good opportunity for young scholars not only to acquire education but also to learn Japanese culture and traditions. “I sincerely congratulate the young Pakistani recipients of Japan’s MEXT Research scholarship which is funded by the Government of Japan. You will embark on an educational and cultural journey to Japan. Be focused, return with strong knowledge and rich experiences, and become bridges of friendship between Japan and Pakistan” said the Chargé d’Affaires.

The Government of Japan’s MEXT Research Scholarships was launched in 1954. Since the first Pakistani student went to Japan on scholarship in 1963, up till now a large number of students from across Pakistan have benefited from this scholarship and have returned to Pakistan after obtaining their PhD/Master’s degrees in Japan. They are actively working in the academia, public and private sectors and have made significant contributions to the development of Pakistan in various fields as well as in strengthening the friendly relationship between Japan and Pakistan.

Japan awards graduate and post-graduate fully- funded scholarships to Pakistani students every year as well as short-term scholarships and training courses around the year.