Panasonic Scholarship Program

Scholarship Grant:

Panasonic Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsor:

Panasonic Scholarship Office – Philippines

Scholarship Duration: 

April 2013 – March 2017

Qualifications:

• applicant must wish to pursue a master’s course in Japan;
• applicant must have intention to be proficient in basic Japanese language as a prerequisite to be enrolled at graduate schools in Japan
• applicant must be interested in and have the desire to contribute to the development of the Philippines and to promote friendship between the Philippines and Japan
• applicant must specialize in any one of the science, technology, and engineering fields.
• applicant must be a medically fit citizen of the Philippines and strongly motivated to study in Japan
• applicant must be a graduating or a university graduate with distinguished academic records
• applicant must have completed at least 15 years of formal education (inclusive of elementary, high school, undergraduate study, master units) or have been accepted as eligible for enrollment at the targeted graduate schools (Applicants must have completed their bachelor degrees no more than 4 years prior to the date of their arrival in Japan)
• applicant must be determined to achieve not lower than N4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

Requirements:

• Application form
• A letter of recommendation from the academic advisor of the university the applicant graduated from
• Study and research plan in Japan
• Original university transcript (a photocopy is not acceptable.)
• A certified copy of the applicant’s degree
• 3 copies of recent photographs (taken in the last 6 months), size 4x3cm, upper half of the body from the front with head uncovered ( applicant’s name is to be written on the reverse side and 1 copy must be affixed to Application form No.1)
• Recent Medical Report (The report must be compiled by the health institute nominated by the Panasonic Scholarship office in the applicable countries/area)
• Learning History/Master Plan of Japanese (shall be submitted only by those who attend the final interview)

Application forms can be downloaded from the Panasonic website and will be accepted until April 27, 2012.

Contact Information:

Ms. Jennie R. Garcia

Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC)

Panasonic Scholarship Office-Philippines

Human Resource Department

PMPC-Taytay Compound

Ortigas Avenue Ext., Taytay, Rizal 1920

Telephone No. (trunkline): (02) 635-2260 locals 2810-2815

Telefax No.: (02) 284-2293

Mobile Phone No.: 0920-953-2788

E-mail Address: pmpc_scholarship@ph.panasonic.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it okay if I have already graduated from college before applying for the scholarship?

They did mention that they’re looking for graduating or university graduate students with distinguished academic records, so as long as you meet the other requirements there shouldn’t be any problem with it.

Does the scholarship cover everything or will the scholar shoulder certain expenses?

Their site didn’t provide the breakdown of the amount allocated for each scholar, but they did mention that except for the one-way ticket to Japan, the nominated students will have to shoulder their individual travel expenses. Some scholarship programs cover board and lodging, but there was no mention of living arrangements on Panasonic’s website so it will probably be best if you’ll contact them directly so they can give you a more detailed response.

Last Modified: March 22, 2012