The Japanese Government (MEXT) Research Student Scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT) to foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program.
Member chapters of ASCOJA (ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni) have been invited by the Japanese Government to recommend one candidate each from their home countries for this scholarship. As a member chapter of ASCOJA, JUGAS (Japanese University Graduates Association of Singapore) is pleased to invite eligible Singaporeans to apply for the 2011 intake.
As this scholarship is fully administered by MEXT, applicants must fulfil all eligibility criteria and undergo the selection process as stipulated by MEXT. Please refer to the official website http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/culture_MEXT_research2011.htm for the Qualifications, Application Forms, Terms & Conditions and other Details of this Application. Applicants who have already applied directly to the local Japanese Embassy may still apply to be a JUGAS-recommended candidate.
Additional Requirements Specific to JUGAS Recommended Candidacy
1. Applicants must be a Singapore Citizen.
2. Due to the additional pre-selection process by JUGAS, application for JUGAS recommended candidates shall close earlier at:
Closing Date: 15th June 2010 (TUE)
3. Successful candidates should be someone who is passionate about enhancing the mutual understanding and promoting cross-cultural exchanges between Japan and their home country. Therefore, In addition to the documents stipulated by MEXT at the abovementioned website, applicants are also required to complete and submit essays for the themes stated in the attached “MEXT Scholarship Essay Form - JUGAS”.
JUGAS will recommend 1 candidate and 4 reserves to the Embassy of Japan. These candidates will go through an examination and interview at the Embassy. If the results of the examination are above the acceptable level, they will receive priority in securing the scholarship.
Application must reach JUGAS, either by hand or by post before closing date.
Documents Required:
1. All documents and forms required by MEXT as stated on the website http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/culture_MEXT_research2011.htm. Please click on the link “IMPORTANT Information about this Scholarship” (http://www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp/MEXT%28Research%29_Info.PDF) and refer to Section 7 APPLICATION PROCEDURE.
2. Duly completed essays in the attached “MEXT Scholarship Essay Form – JUGAS”
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Thank you!
Best regards,
Yee Jenn En
JUGAS Hon Secretary
Last Updated ( May 25, 2010 at 12:32 AM )
JUGAS Talk (Beauty and Health by The Sloane Clinic) and Children Arts Class
Written by Webmaster
May 08, 2010 at 12:33 PM
JUGAS is pleased to announce the next JUGAS Talk on 29 May by Dr Tan Ying Chien and Dr Low Chai Ling from The Sloane Clinic (http://www.sloaneclinic.com) on Beauty Health.
In conjunction with this talk, JUGAS is also organising a Children's Arts Class for ages from 5 to 12.
Instructors from Twinklearts (http://www.twinkleart.com) will be teaching the kids on canvas painting.
Program:
2:00 - 2:30pm Registration
2:30 - 3:00pm "Creating a Younger Face without Surgery" Discover the secrets of non-invasive medical aesthetic treatments. By Dr Low Chai Ling, Medical Director, The Sloane Clinic
3:00 - 3:15pm Q&A
3:15 - 3:45pm "Latest Trends in Cosmetic Surgery" Find out about the latest and most sought after aesthetic surgical enhancements in the market. By Dr Tan Ying Chien, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, The Sloane Clinic Plastic Surgery Centre
3:45 - 4:00pm Q&A
4:00 - 4:05pm Wrap Up
4:05 - 4:30pm Refreshment
Profile of Speakers
Dr Tan Ying Chien is of Taiwanese and Japanese descent. He graduated from the NUS in 1996. Dr Tan received a scholarship to train at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, on cleft, jaw and aesthetic surgery. He also trained at Nagata Microtia and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Hospital in Japan, on ear reconstruction surgery. Dr Tan is the Consultant Plastic Surgeon at The Sloane Clinic Plastic Surgery Centre. He remains a Visiting Consultant to the Plastic Surgery Departments at both KK and SGH, providing ear reconstruction surgical care.
Dr Low Chai Ling obtained her medical degree at Guy's & St Thomas’ Hospital in London, UK (1998), and Diploma in Dermatology in Cardiff, Wales (2003). She is the Medical Director of The Sloane Clinic, which was established in 2003. Dr Low is also a board member of the American Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine, and the World Society of Anti-Ageing Medicine. Her latest book, “In Full Bloom: Look Fabulous During and After Pregnancy” can be found at all major bookstores.
Program:
2:00 – 2:30pm Registration
2:30 – 4:00pm Arts Class
4:00 – 4:30pm Refreshments
Profile of Instructor
Mr Ong Teong Sim is a multi-talented artist whose greatest passion and art form is pottery. Mr Ong’s work has been featured in the annual Ngee Ann 3D Exhibition. He also holds regular exhibitions displaying his and his apprentices’ work. To hone his craft, Mr Ong regularly vists China and Taiwan to advance his skills.
Mr Ong believes in extending his love for Art through teaching and he is focus on introducing art form to young children through fun and lively methods, to fuel their passion and inspire creativity. Mr Ong has more than 15 years of experience teaching Art Programs in various organizations such as the Singapore School of Design, Singapore
Polytechnic and Tanglin CC.
Please refer to the PDFs for more information.
Please register with Doris (
).
Last Updated ( May 08, 2010 at 01:01 PM )
Volunteer Programme for Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
Please come and join us in our next JUGAS Talks on 6 March 2010 (Sat).
We are pleased to have our JUGAS member Mr Leong Mun Wai, CEO of Sunmax Capital Pte Ltd as the speaker.
Mr Leong Mun Wai, a graduate of Hitotsubashi University, will give a presentation titled “Successful investing – know market, know yourself”. One of Mr Leong’s life work is to come out with a formula for consistent investment performance to help himself and others to achieve financial independence at a relatively early age. Mr Leong believes that the capitalist system is capable of providing a good life to all willing human beings and the money that can be
made in the financial markets is not a privilege reserved for investment bankers and brokers. It is his hope that financial independence will lead to a better democratic society in the future.
This formula like in most human endeavours involves acquiring and analysing knowledge and information (know market) and applying it according to our own capabilities, attributes and preferences (know yourself). In Mr Leong’s words, “Although my formula is still incomplete, I would like to share with all of you my progress so far in arriving at that formula and what are the various “equations” and “variables” in it.”
Title: “Successful investing – know market, know yourself” (in English)
Date & Time: March 6, 2010 (Sat) 3:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM (Registration starts at 2:30pm)
Venue: Ballroom, 2/F, The Japanese Association Singapore (JAS) 120 Adam Road
Eligibility: JUGAS members and spouses and Guests of JUGAS members
Fees: $5 per head for EACH registered Member /Spouse
$8 per head for EACH registered Guest
(fees for refreshments, Fees to be paid at the door)
Attire: Smart casual
Brief profile of Mr Leong Mun Wai
More than 20 years of investment banking experience working in global financial centers.
Formerly was Managing Director of OCBC Securities Singapore and later with DBS Vickers Securities Singapore, actively involved in listing China companies on SGX.
Previously, Mr Leong was with James Capel Tokyo, and Salomon Brothers HK and Merrill Lynch HK. Whilst in HK, he was closely involved in the first few pioneer H-share deals.
Mr Leong was a Singapore government scholar who received his Bachelor of Economics & Statistics degree from the Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo in 1984.
He was made a Sloan Fellow of the London Business School and awarded MSc Management in 1992. He was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst charter in 1988.
We only have a capacity for about 50 persons, and will accept “1st come 1st served” registration.
Please kindly call/fax/email to Doris (Tel: 6534-0854,
) to register your attendance.
Deadline for registration is 1 March, 2010 (Mon). Please register early to avoid disappointment.
To further promote friendship and networking between JUGAS members and our partner organisations, we are also inviting AOTS, JET and AIS members to attend.
Since we do not collect fees ahead of the event, would appreciate it if you could inform Doris (Tel: 6534-0854) if you have registered but could not attend. No penalty for cancellation.
Mr Teng Theng Dar graduated from the School of Commerce, Waseda University in 1979. He is the CEO of Singapore Business Federation and also the Chair of APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) 2009.
He is also Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman.
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