12 Pakistani students get Japanese scholarships

Islamabad, Around 12 postgraduate students of Pakistan have got MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan) Research Scholarships for the current year 2013. The purpose of awarding these scholarships was to give opening to these students for higher education in their particular areas at universities in Japan.
 
In this regard a ceremony was conducted for these selected students by the Embassy of Japan on Thursday. The ex-student of MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP) told the young awardees about their understanding and experiences.

Toshikazu Isomura, Counsellor, Head of Public Affairs Section, acknowledged the students and said that Pakistan would like to utilize the services and knowledge which they would gain in Japan for the prospect growth of Pakistan.

He further said it would be helpful to strengthen the relationships between Pakistan and Japan. Since 1963, a large number of Pakistani students have provided their expertise in various fields in Pakistan after getting their PhD and Master’s Degrees in Japan.

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has started scholarship program under National Outreach Program. The scholarship program has been started for those students who want to avail opportunities to brighten their future.

LUMS will provide quality of education through NOP which is a source to provide scholarships and other financial aid.

Applicants are eligible if they have done matriculation in session 2011-12, got over 80% marks in matric and cant pursue their studies due to financial problems.

Students of Intermediate Part-1, intending to get admission in BSc/BA/BS/BA-LLB in the session 2014, can get admission forms from www.lums.edu.pk/nop and send it up to April 19, 2013.

Selected candidates will be invited in the University for coaching and university will bear all expenses.