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ASIAN students are the main recipients of Japanese government scholarships, taking up about 70 per cent of assistance offered, according to the Japanese Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. (The figure reflects the most recent survey, conducted two years ago.)    However, many such scholarships cover only part of the student's education, and living and other expenses must be applied for in Japan.

  The main scholarship recipients are students and research students at university level or above, who receive an average stipend of about HK$5,165 a month.

  There are a few scholarships for students at special training schools (vocational/technical education) and at Japanese language institutes.

  Economic assistance for students can come through various means - through reduction or waiving of tuition fees and scholarships.

  The latter include Japanese government (the Monbusho) scholarships, local government scholarships, honours scholarships for privately-financed foreign students; Japanese private foundation scholarships, and educational institution scholarships.

  The Monbusho (the Japanese Government's Ministry of Education, Science and Culture) offers six types of scholarships for foreign students.

  These cater for research (graduate) students, teachers taking in-service training undergraduate students, technical college students, Japanese Studies and special schools students.

  Applicants are either recommended by embassy (after paper screening, written and oral examinations), or in the case of research students and students of Japanese Studies, by the accepting university (according to excellence of scholastic standing and financial need).

  Successful applicants taking Japanese or undergraduate studies are currently receiving a monthly 139,500 yen (HK$10,690), while research students receive 182,500 yen (HK$13,985).

  Of the 423 Hong Kong students studying in Japan in 1993, 11 were awarded scholarships by the Monbusho, which means an average of 10 students each year.

  In most cases, recipients were either research students or those wanting to take Japanese and culture.

  Details on the Monbusho scholarship programme may be obtained from the Education Department and the Japan Consulate-General in Hong Kong. Students taking Japanese courses at local universities can make enquiries at their own institutions.

  The local government scholarships are offered to students living or attending a school in different districts.

  The Association of International Education, Japan (AIEJ) offers honours scholarships for privately-financed foreign students who display excellence in academic work and character and having recognised economic needs.

  Japanese Private foundation scholarships are offered by private enterprises. Applications may be solicited from countries in which the enterprise or foundation has an interest.

  Students, except those studying at Japanese language institutions, could enquire for possible reductions or waiving of tuition fees offered by the Monbusho at government universities or colleges (half or total exemption). A 30 per cent reduction is also offered at private institutes.

    Enquiries on studies in Japan can be made at the Japan Information and Cultural Centre at the Japan Consulate-General located on the 46th floor, Exchange Square I, Central.

  Scholarship pamphlets can be obtained from the AIEJ Information Centre.

  The AIEJ is the central organisation involved in providing assistance to foreign students. The address is 4-5-29 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153. Or call the office at 3467-3521 or 03-3485-6827.



Asians make up the bulk