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CALL FOR APPLICATION—JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS (MEXT) 2026

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Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

LOCATION: Japan

The Embassy of Japan in Nigeria is now accepting applications for the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology) scholarship program in Japan.
Please send your application through a post office/courier service or submit it in person to us at the Embassy of Japan, No. 9 Bobo Street, off Gana Street, Maitama, Abuja, on or before Friday, 30th.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must have the nationality of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan

Applicants, in principle, must be born on or after April 2, 2001

Academic Background

Applicants must be willing to learn Japanese.

Applicants must submit a health certificate in the prescribed format signed by a physician attesting that the applicant has no physical or mental conditions hindering the applicant’s study in Japan

In principle, applicants must be able to arrive in Japan between April 1, 2026, and April 7, 2026. Departure from the home residence should be on or after April 1, 2026.

Applicants shall, in principle, newly obtain a “Student” visa at the Japanese diplomatic mission located in the applicant’s country/region of nationality and enter Japan with the status of residence as “Student.”

For requirements and guidelines on application, please visit the following link:
 
Research Student:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJtsx1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHt8dukFRCIWm6xEOdqnhwGQp0-cliZRkGZtiHL5RO93jgXhiS03pyfs8clVO_aem_h5afmvJphSSU1_LY5gdNZg
 
Undergraduate students:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-undergraduate.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJts2pleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHtQs4z_8lgDQx1TKYdToufhYI0rK8IiYXSCMk4nrZ-iJCt2w87ik6CbzbIic_aem_OPy3nQds0GkyJxVbfq5juQ
 
College of Technology Students:
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-technology.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJts55leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHt8dukFRCIWm6xEOdqnhwGQp0-cliZRkGZtiHL5RO93jgXhiS03pyfs8clVO_aem_h5afmvJphSSU1_LY5gdNZg
 
Specialized Training College Students: https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-specialized.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJts8NleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHi7xtSHDphnQSBQy42SJYbt3X096Byhn11gASWlTp14eZ4FCLHJZyjTYlxIH_aem_wjCQkDrYsg-_NleujYINRw
 

BENEFIT:

Allowance of 117,000 yen per month. A supplemental regional allowance of 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen per month will be added to the monthly scholarship amount for the grantees studying or conducting research in specially designated regions.

Fees for the entrance examination, matriculation, and tuition at specialized training colleges and preparatory educational institutions will be waived.

Traveling Expenses

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KING’S COLLEGE LONDON NHSE-FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONALLY QUALIFIED SONOGRAPHERS.

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Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Scholarships are available for course entry in 2025-26 and 2026-27. Up to 20 scholarships are available for 2025—26.

As a result of this scholarship funding, King’s will provide example case studies and portfolios to support a standardised process and educational pathway for internationally qualified Sonographers to gain a CASE accredited award and Level 7 recognition in the UK. 

Internationally qualified sonographers will undertake academic ultrasound training through King’s College London towards a Pg Cert in Clinical ultrasound allowing registration with the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) in the UK. 

ELIGIBILITY:

These scholarships are open to:

Internationally Qualified Sonographers recruited by NHSE as part of their Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) International Sonographer recruitment strategies – this is part of a larger government relocation, training, and renumeration initiative.

Internationally qualified sonographers (any country) who are already working in the UK National Health Service (NHS) as non-obstetric sonographers.

King’s standard eligibility criteria also apply. Please see the Clinical Ultrasound webpage for full details. 

Candidates must be internationally qualified sonographers who have secured a clinical placement within the NHS from Sept 2025 (minimum 14 hours per week).

All applications are made through King’s Apply. Note that there is no separate scholarship application process. An £85 non-refundable application fee is required at the application stage. Scholarship applications in King’s Apply should be accompanied by the following documents:

A Personal Statement in the form of your Portfolio Introduction (limited to 4000 characters/1000 words). This outlines your existing skills and experience relevant to ultrasound, highlighting any gaps. For further guidance, please see Appendix A.

 Completed UK Standards of proficiency skills gap analysis self-assessment form (Appendix A).

 Evidence of prior qualifications and experience, including relevant certificates, transcripts and overseas registration (including registration number). 

 An up-to-date resume/CV.

 Two references. One reference should be a headed letter of support from your current NHS employer or placement provider. 

 Employer’s Letter of Support (Appendix B). 

 Memorandum of agreement from placement (Appendix C).

 Evidence of meeting King’s English Language requirements (if required). For English Language Requirements, please visit our course page.

 Evidence of the right to work or study in the UK (if required).

Please select PGCert Clinical Ultrasound in the application and under ‘Funding’ please tick box number 5 and enter funding code ‘US2025’. 

BENEFIT:

The following part-time Clinical Ultrasound tuition fees will be fully funded for successful candidates: 

Home fee status: £5,650 (Pg Cert 2025/26)

Overseas (international) fee status: £11,933 (Pg Cert 2025/26)

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