Japan
Danish Government Scholarships for the academic year 2012-13
Scholarships can be awarded to:
- Nationals from Japan
- Nationals from Japan from Tokai University
Nationals from Japan
In accordance with Cultural Agreement Programme between Denmark and Japan, the following scholarships are available for nationals from Japan:
- 5 scholarships of 9 months' duration for researchers, PhD students, master's students, or bachelor's students studying Danish language and literature.
- 4 scholarships for participation in Danish Language Summer Courses of 3 weeks' duration.
The amount of months cited above is allocated per academic year. Unused months will not be carried over to the application round for the following academic year.
Purpose
Scholarships are available for master’s students, PhD students, and young researchers in order to enable them to study or carry out research at a Danish university or a similar institution of higher education in Denmark.
In order to encourage the establishment and development of direct contacts and agreements between institutions in Denmark and Japan, priority will be given to applicants who are affiliated with such projects.
Priority will also be given to applicants who want to study the language and culture of Denmark.
Selection Criteria
In order to ensure that the most qualified candidates are nominated for a scholarship under the Cultural Agreements, the scholarship committee has defined a set of criteria for the assessment of applicants. While the successful candidate does not necessarily need to meet all criteria, applicants who meet several criteria will have a better standing in the selection process than applicants who do not.
Please note that only master’s and PhD students can apply for scholarships. However, for studies in Danish language and literature, bachelor's level students can apply if they have studied Danish language for two years prior to their arrival to Denmark.
In the selection process, the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation will give priority to candidates:
- Who motivate their choice of a specific research programme or field of study through its relation to Danish language, culture or other Danish areas of expertise. Successful applicants will describe the Danish dimension in their choice of studies or research when applying in fields such as: design, music, architecture, welfare, environmental studies, etc.
- Who are nominated by a lecturer who teaches Danish in their home country. Applicants should include a reference from the lecturer in their application.
- Who study Danish or Scandinavian languages and literature.
- Who refer to an internationally acclaimed lecturer at the desired Danish host institution with whom they would like to study.
- Who have contacted the desired Danish host university and received an invitation from a lecturer to conduct studies or research there.
- Who study at a partner university or institution of the desired Danish host university.
Please note you are ineligible for a scholarship if:
- You are already enrolled or planning to enroll in a full degree, joint degree, or double degree programme in Denmark. Full, joint, and double degree students are not considered exchange students and are ineligible for scholarships.
- You are not currently enrolled in, or conducting research at, an institution of higher education in your home country.
- You intend to pursue studies at a bachelor’s level during your stay in Denmark in fields other than Danish language and literature.
- You plan to conduct studies or research on a part-time, rather than a full-time, basis.
How to apply
Information about application procedures and the electronic application form can be found here.
Japan -Tokai University
Danish Government Scholarships for the academic year 2012-2013
In accordance with the Cultural Agreement Programme between Denmark and the Tokai University, the following scholarships are available for nationals from Japan from Tokai University:
- 1 scholarship of up to 12 months' duration for a young student, typically pursuing studies at the bachelor’s degree level.
- 1-2 scholarships for researchers, which combined equal a total of 3 months (for example, Researcher A receives a one-month scholarship, while Researcher B receives a two-month scholarship).
The amount of months cited above is allocated per academic year. Unused months will not be carried over to the application round for the following academic year.
Purpose
Scholarships are available for a young student and researchers in order to enable them to study or carry out research at a Danish university or a similar institution of higher education in Denmark.
In order to encourage the establishment and development of direct contacts and agreements between institutions in Denmark and Tokai University, priority will be given to applicants who are affiliated to such projects.
Priority will also be given to applicants who want to study the language and culture of Denmark.
The scholarships are not intended for part-time studies or open education programmes, nor are they granted for elementary studies of the Danish language.
The scholarships are not intended for a full course of study. An academic degree or a diploma cannot normally be obtained during the duration of the scholarship period.
Conditions
Applicants must be nominated by Tokai University. Candidates nominated by Tokai Univeristy must subsequently be approved by the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation and the desired host institution in Denmark. The Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation screens all applications before forwarding them on to the requested institutions for assessment and final approval.
In order to come into consideration for a scholarship, applicants must have arranged an appropriate study programme. Applications should include a detailed description of the intended project of studies/research in Denmark.
How to apply
Application forms for 2012/2013 can be downloaded here.
Download the application form, complete, and submit it and all the required documents - including the Certificate of Proficiency in English - to the International Academic Affairs Department of Tokai University in Japan.
Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Please read all the instructions on the application form carefully before completing it.
Deadlines
Applications for young students must be received by the International Academic Affairs Department of Tokai University in Japan by October 31, 2011.
For information regarding the application deadline for researchers, please contact the International Academic Affairs Department of Tokai University in Japan.
Nominations for the Danish Government Scholarships must reach the Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation no later than February 28, 2012.
Please note that applicants nominated by Tokai University are not automatically guaranteed a scholarship. The Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation screens all applications before forwarding them on to the requested institutions for assessment and final approval.
Additional information
Tokai University European Center
Mr. Takayuki Yamamoto
Vedbæk Strandvej 476
2950 Vedbæk
Danish Summer Language Courses
For more information about summer language courses in Denmark, please consult the menu on the left under Danish Summer Language Scholarships.
Please note that applicants from Japan should apply directly online. Please follow this link for the application form.
General information
Scholarship period
Scholarships are tenable during the academic year. The autumn term begins on September 1st, the spring term on February 1st.
With respect to residence permits and/or visa, we recommend that accepted applicants contact the Danish diplomatic representation in their home country well in advance of their entry into Denmark.
Scholarship amount
Scholarships for bachelor's students in Danish language and literature and for master's students include free tuition and a monthly stipend of DKK 5,000. Scholarships for PhD students include a monthly stipend of DKK 5,000; while most PhD programs include free tuition, some may ask for a tuition fee. Please contact your desired host institution for further information.
As a general rule, the scholarship is tax-free in Denmark. However, as there are exceptions to this rule, scholarship recipients should contact local tax authorities for an individual assessment.
Danish Government Scholarships can be applied to cover living, travel, and visa expenses and are for one person only. Additional amounts for accompanying family members are not available.
Language of instruction
Danish is the normal language of instruction at institutions of higher education in Denmark, but more and more institutions offer courses in English or in another foreign language or have special arrangements for non-Danish students.
Further information on courses in other languages must be obtained directly from institutions.
