Two (2) Trinidadian Students Awarded the 2020 MEXT (MONBU-KAGAKU-SHO) Scholarship
2020/10/12
Two (2) Trinidadian Students Awarded the 2020 MEXT (MONBU-KAGAKU-SHO) Scholarship
The Government of Japan, through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, also known as MEXT or Monbu-Kagaku-Shō, offers scholarships to foreign students who desire to study at Japanese universities as postgraduate / research students every academic year. Successful applicants receive round-trip airfare, exemption from school fees and a monthly allowance.
This year, two Trinidadian students have been awarded the MEXT (Monbu-Kagaku-Sho) Scholarship to pursue their studies at graduate level for 2 years in Japan.
Ms. Afia Boney will be undertaking studies in Disaster Risk Management at Okayama University and Mr. Jonathan Ramtahal will be pursuing studies in Biological Sciences at the University of Tsukuba. Both students are excited to start their studies in Japan, though their original departure schedules were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are looking forward to immersing themselves in the culture while furthering their educational goals.
On October 12, Ambassador Hirayama met with and congratulated both MEXT Scholarship students at his official residence. During their meeting, they discussed the courses that the students will be pursuing, the Universities, areas of interest to be explored in japan and even the excitement of the Tokyo Olympic Games being held next year. Ambassador also offered the students encouraging advice and useful information for their stay in Japan.
The MEXT Scholarship Programme offers students an opportunity for exchange, growth, exploration and educational development. The Embassy of Japan in Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to state that the programme has contributed to the established bilateral relations between Japan and Trinidad and Tobago and has further strengthened the cooperative relationship and exchanges between the two countries.
Please visit the Embassy of Japan Website for more information on the MEXT Scholarship Programme and our daily activities: https://www.tt.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html
Press Release: Two (2) Trinidadian Students Awarded the 2020 MEXT (MONBU-KAGAKU-SHO) Scholarship (Japanese Embassy Facebook)
This year, two Trinidadian students have been awarded the MEXT (Monbu-Kagaku-Sho) Scholarship to pursue their studies at graduate level for 2 years in Japan.
Ms. Afia Boney will be undertaking studies in Disaster Risk Management at Okayama University and Mr. Jonathan Ramtahal will be pursuing studies in Biological Sciences at the University of Tsukuba. Both students are excited to start their studies in Japan, though their original departure schedules were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and are looking forward to immersing themselves in the culture while furthering their educational goals.
On October 12, Ambassador Hirayama met with and congratulated both MEXT Scholarship students at his official residence. During their meeting, they discussed the courses that the students will be pursuing, the Universities, areas of interest to be explored in japan and even the excitement of the Tokyo Olympic Games being held next year. Ambassador also offered the students encouraging advice and useful information for their stay in Japan.
The MEXT Scholarship Programme offers students an opportunity for exchange, growth, exploration and educational development. The Embassy of Japan in Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to state that the programme has contributed to the established bilateral relations between Japan and Trinidad and Tobago and has further strengthened the cooperative relationship and exchanges between the two countries.
Please visit the Embassy of Japan Website for more information on the MEXT Scholarship Programme and our daily activities: https://www.tt.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html
Press Release: Two (2) Trinidadian Students Awarded the 2020 MEXT (MONBU-KAGAKU-SHO) Scholarship (Japanese Embassy Facebook)