The 2025 Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship
Grant is now open to aspiring Filipinos looking to pursue higher education in
Japan. The program aims to support deserving individuals who require financial
assistance to pursue postgraduate studies in the field of food technology and human
nutrition. The deadline for applications is on March 1, 2024.
A full scholarship in a master’s course at prestigious designated universities in Japan namely
the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Nagoya University, Institute of
Science Tokyo, Ochanomizu University, Waseda University, and Kagawa Nutrition
University.
“The annual scholarship program is Ajinomoto’s
way of giving back to empower the future of food technology and nutrition in
the Philippines,” says Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) General Manager
of Corporate Planning and Public Relations Roann Co.
The scholarship grant will cover the
candidate’s examination, admission and tuition fees, medical and psychological
exams, Japanese language training, airfare, and monthly allowance.
“I am very happy and thankful for this rare
opportunity to study with a full scholarship in one of the most prestigious
universities in the world. The Ajinomoto Foundation and Ajinomoto Philippines
Corporation has always been consistent in providing me prompt support and
guidance. This does not only provide me academic privileges but also allows me
to learn new cultures, enjoy good food and make new friends,” shared 2023
awardee Johndel Obra who is currently taking Masters in Nuclear Engineering at
the University of Tokyo.
As screening process, the grant requires
applicants to have excellent academic records - a graduate or expecting to
graduate within the top 5% of their class or with a grade point (GPA) of 3.7 or
higher. In return, the chosen scholar is sure to gain a lot from the program in
terms of academics as well as life experiences.
“When I was awarded with the 2022 Ajinomoto
scholarship, I was very excited because Japan was my dream country to visit.
Aside from its advanced technology and innovative research, I found a very
welcoming and warm country that felt like a second home to me. The scholarship
enabled me to be fully equipped in pursuing my current doctoral research
program,” shared Ann Elaine Wagan, a BS Nutrition graduate and the 2022
Ajinomoto Scholarship Awardee now taking up PhD on Applied Biosciences at
Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University.
The annual scholarship program is one of
Ajinomoto’s key efforts to enrich food science through supporting education
advancement. It is the company’s vision
to contribute to greater wellness for people worldwide. “Through the grant, APC aims to contribute
more to resolving food and health issues in the Philippines, through
innovations driven by its passionate scholars.”, shares Co.
To know more about the 2025 Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship
grant, visit https://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/whats-new-archive/2025-ajinomoto-foundation-postgraduate-scholarship-grant/
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