The Department of Education, CTA, is pleased to announce that Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan is offering scholarships for three Tibetan refugee students to pursue a two-year master’s program at their institution. This scholarship will cover tuition fees, accommodation and a round trip travel expenses. Interested applicants are required to submit all necessary documents through the link provided by 29th June 2025.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/orgy4KpjEbCWKRS66

The scholarship opportunity will be open for the academic years 2026 to 2028, for the following master’s program courses:

1. Master’s Program in Management Science
2. Master’s Program in Information and Computer Science

(All the courses will be conducted in English, except for the Japanese language class)

Eligibility and Required Documents:

1. The applicant and their parents must be a Tibetan refugee holding a Green Book (GB) with contributions paid until the year 2024. Form A must be duly filled and attested by local Tibetan Settlement Officer.

2. The applicant must have secured a minimum aggregate percentage of 50% in their undergraduate degree from a recognized university in any field of study and must have graduated in 2022 or later. (The graduation year will be considered according to the result/mark sheet declaration date, not the date of issuance of the Degree Certificate).

3. Applicants must have a valid Registration Certificate (RC) and valid Identity Certificate (IC)/ Certificate of Identity (COI) or the payment receipt for newly applied/ for extension.

4. Applicants are required to compile the following documents into a single PDF, in the specified order:

• Resume with passport photo. (One page)
• An essay on ‘Why you are applying for this scholarship?’ (400 to 500 words typed – A4 size)
• Japanese Language Certificate (if available)

5. No Objection Certificate (for employed applicants).

Selection Procedure:

1. An initial selection process comprising an online interview will be conducted for all eligible applicants on 3rd July 2025.

2. The top five candidates with highest scores will be shortlisted based on the following marking system:

i) Undergraduate academic performance: 15 Points.

 

S.No	Undergraduate (aggregate percentage)	Allotted points
1	50-59	7
2	60-69	9
3	60-69	11
4	80-89	13
5	90-100	15

ii) Japanese Language Certificate: 5 points. (The certificate must have a minimum duration 1 year to be eligible for points.)

iii) Initial selection online interview: 80 Points.

3. The shortlisted candidates will undergo a final online interview by the Chiba Institute of Technology (CIT). The interview schedule will be communicated via email.

For any queries, please contact:

• Sonam Sangmo: [email protected]
• Tenzin Dechen: [email protected]

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