Prospective Students
Prospective Students
Enrollment
Fall (September)
Number of Students Admitted
Several
Types of Programs
Research Student in Non-degree programs (eligible to enroll in a master's program only)
Application Period
Early March to early April
The ABE Initiative, or African Business Education Initiative for Youth, is conducted by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), to support young professionals who can "navigate" and contribute to the development of industries in Africa. This program offers opportunities for young, eligible African men and women to study master's courses at Japanese universities as international students and to experience internships at Japanese enterprises. The program information is partially referred from JICA website.
Officially dispatched students of the program will enroll at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) as research students in Non-degree programs starting in September. Participants who pass the entrance examination for April of the following year will be eligible to enroll in Tokyo Tech's master's degree program. Those who do not pass the entrance examination must return to their home countries.
To complete a master's degree program (2 years) after completing the Research Student in Non-degree programs (6 months)
NOTE: Before applying for this program, applicants must first pass a selection procedure at the JICA office of their home country. Please refer to the Application Guide for more details.
Applications are now closed
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Enrollment Date |
Late September 2024 (to be announced) |
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Number of Students |
Several |
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Types of Programs |
Research Student in Non-degree programs (eligible to enroll in a master's program only) |
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Application Period |
March 1 – April 1, 2024 |
Please refer to the List of Faculty for departments and faculties that accept students under this scholarship program
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School of Engineering |
List of Faculty |
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School of Materials and Chemical Technology |
List of Faculty |
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School of Life Science and Engineering |
List of Faculty |
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School of Environment and Society |
List of Faculty |
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File Name |
Who must submit |
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Check sheet and Questionnaire (Form 1) |
Applicant |
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Application Form (Form 2) |
Applicant |
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Research plan or Research Status sheet (Form 3) |
Applicant |
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Evaluation Sheet with a Recommendation Letter from a Supervisor, Head of Department, etc. of the last unifersity attended to verify the potential of applicant (Form 4) |
Referee |
Please follow the steps below to apply.
1. Selection procedure at the JICA office of one’s home country (through November)
Applicants are required to submit necessary documents to a JICA overseas office and go through the selection process.
2. Matching procedure at Tokyo Tech (from mid-December to early January)
The applicants who pass the first step can proceed to the "matching" procedure at Tokyo Tech. Applicants who select Tokyo Tech as their first choice must find their prospective academic supervisor.
3. Applying for Tokyo Tech (early March to early April)
At this step, final candidates are required to officially apply to Tokyo Tech by submitting their completed application documents.
JICA students will be provided a monthly stipend of JPY 146,000 (as a Research Student). This stipend is subject to change as specified by the regulations of JICA.
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