Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships

Eligibility for the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships :

• Scholarships are open to overseas and UK/EU candidates.
• Newly enrolling full-time MPhil students with an offer of admission or current Ph.D. students at SOAS are eligible for the scholarship.
• Applicants are expected to have skills in speaking Japanese, reading and writing as well.
• Candidates must hold an MA degree from SOAS or any recognised institution is a related field of study.
• Applicants are required to satisfy all the English language criteria put forth by the University by the time of application.

Selection Criteria for the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships :

• Applicants from the MPhil background will be evaluated on their academic track record and the quality of their research proposal.
• Ph.D. applicants will go through the same assessment process as mentioned above.
• Financial need will be given consideration.

Documents Required for the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships :

• Applicants must submit their research proposal.
• A personal statement.
• Updated copy of the applicant's CV.
• Certified copies of the academic transcripts must be submitted.
• An explanation of the grading system for any degrees obtained outside of the UK should be submitted.
• Two references along with names and contact details.

Value of the Meiji Jingu Japanese Studies Research Scholarships :

This scholarship offers each scholarship worth £7,000 in total.