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1. Short Visit Scholarship: Please see details here
2. Doctoral Scholarship: Please see the details here
3. EU Scholarship: Please see the details here

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1. EUIJ-Kyushu SHORT VISIT SCHOLARSHIP 2013-14
Application Now Open!

Overview
The purpose of this scholarship is to support students during language study or other short-term study programs within the EU.  Through this study abroad, students will broaden and deepen their understanding of the EU and its relationship to Japan and within the world, and establish a commitment to continue to develop strong and friendly ties between Japan and the EU into the future.

Eligibility
Degree-seeking students, either undergraduate or graduate, enrolled in one of the EUIJ-Kyushu consortium member universities--Kyushu University, Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka Women’s University--AND enrolled in the EUIJ-Kyushu EU Diploma Programmes (EU-DPs) may apply. An overall GPA of 2.5 or above on the home university transcript is strongly recommended.
*In accordance with the purpose of the EU grant offered to EUIJ-Kyushu, EU nationals may not apply for this scholarship.

Destination and Period of Study
Approved language programs (in languages of the EU member states) and spring or summer programs taking place in any of the EU member states, during the time from August 2013 to March 2014, are acceptable.

Number of Recipients
Up to six students shall be selected.

Award Amount
For travel expenses and tuition fees, a maximum of 140,000 yen per student shall be awarded.

Application Documents
Download application forms.

1. Application (Form 1)

2 .Motivation for Application: “The reasons why I want to study in the EU”
(Form 2)

3. Academic history of relevant non-native language study (Form 3)
Note: Students attending study abroad programs which do not include language courses must indicate their ability to communicate effectively in the program’s language of instruction.

4. Official academic transcript with GPA (Japanese or English)
Note: Official transcripts must show the previous spring and fall grades/GPA. A letter of recommendation from an academic advisor may be submitted it this information is not on the current transcript. Students of Seinan Gakuin University must acquire the official transcripts through the EUIJ-Kyushu branch office at Seinan Gakuin University.

5. Photocopy of official study abroad program acceptance letter
Note: Students may indicate the date of expected acceptance on the application (Form 1) if the acceptance letter cannot be obtained by the application deadline.

6. Travel Expenses & Tuition Fees Documentation  (Form 4) 
Note: Applicants must provide a quote issued by a travel agency or an online estimate for travel expenses, and an invoice or documents showing the tuition fees.

7. Program details (program description, syllabi, etc.)

Application Deadline
28 June 2013 (Friday)

Submission of Application

Kyushu University Students:
EUIJ-Kyushu Secretariat
Engineering Main Bldg., 2nd Fl, Rm 254, Hakozaki Campus

Seinan Gakuin University Students:
EUIJ-Kyushu Branch Office at Seinan Gakuin University
Room for Documents from International Organizations
Seinan Gakuin University Library

Fukuoka Women’s University Students:
EUIJ-Kyushu Branch Office at Fukuoka Women’s University
International Center, Fukuoka Women’s University

Selection Procedure
Recipients of this scholarship shall be determined by the EUIJ-Kyushu Management Committee. Based on the application documents, students will be invited for interviews; candidates will be notified of the result by the end of July.

Note:  Applicants may also apply for other scholarships.

Post-study Report
Scholarship recipients must submit a report to the EUIJ-Kyushu after returning from the study program. (Form 5)



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2. EUIJ-Kyushu DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP 2013-14
Application Closed

Overview
The purpose of this scholarship is
1) to provide partial support for travel and living expenses for senior level doctoral students who wish to pursue research on the EU in academic institutions located in the EU member states, and
2) to further encourage EU research in Japan.

Eligibility
Students enrolled in senior level doctoral studies in one of the EUIJ-Kyushu consortium member universities—Kyushu University, Seinan Gakuin University, or Fukuoka Women’s University—who start to study abroad in the academic year of 2013-14 may apply.
*In accordance with the purpose of the EU grant offered to EUIJ-Kyushu, EU nationals may not apply for this scholarship.

Field of Research
Research on any aspect(s) of the EU, to be conducted in one or more of the EU member states, is acceptable.

Number of Recipients
Up to two students shall be selected.

Period of Study
Up to 12 months

Award Amount
Monthly allowances of 80,000 yen and travel expense (economy class) shall be awarded. Maximum amount paid out shall be 960,000 yen in total per student.

Application Documents
Download application forms here.

• Application (Form 1)
• Research proposal (Form 2)
• Official academic transcript (Japanese or English)
• Proof of ability in a relevant non-native language (a photocopy of an official language examination score sheet)

Kyushu University Students:
EUIJ-Kyushu Secretariat
Engineering Main Bldg., 2nd Fl, Rm 254, Hakozaki Campus

Seinan Gakuin University Students:
EUIJ-Kyushu Branch Office at Seinan Gakuin University
Room for Documents from International Organizations, Seinan Gakuin University Library

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3. EU Scholarship 2013-14
Application Closed

The EU Scholarship provides funds for students of the EU-DPs to study at an EU-based university for up to 12 months.
Please find application details (in Japanese only) here.