Born and raised in India, Swati Sucharita Das received the MEXT scholarship to pursue her doctoral degree in Material Science (Physics) at Akita University. Having consistently excelled in her academic pursuits, Swati earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physics and subsequently completed her Master’s degree with an outstanding CGPA of 10/10. This strong academic foundation, coupled with her keen interest in the field, led her to specialize in Magnetic memory device applications using multiferroic-based materials for her doctoral research at Akita University. To enhance her scholarship application, she meticulously researched the program requirements and sought guidance from previous recipients. Her application stood out due to its emphasis on her leadership, strong decision-making, and proactive problem-solving skills.

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Shripriya, from India, received the MEXT Scholarship and pursued a master’s program in Information Sciences at Tohoku University. Her journey began with a thorough research into Japan’s academic and research interests, enabling her to align her passion with the country’s needs and showcase her potential contributions as a scholar. Shripriya’s story was not without challenges, as it took nearly a year of patience and perseverance before she received her acceptance letter.

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Mehak Jain, originally from Punjab, India, is completing her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Yokohama National University, supported by the MEXT scholarship. Her scholarship application success stems from showing her strong passion for research, submitting a strong research plan, and engaging proactively with her professor. She advises aspiring applicants to prepare early, thoroughly research the requirements needed, and start learning the local language in advance. For her, to be able to stand out from the competition, it’s important to highlight your distinct qualities.

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