An Indian National Wins the MEXT Scholarships to Pursue her Ph.D. in Physics at Akita University in Japan

Hello, I’m Swati Sucharita Das. I am from India. Currently, I’m pursuing my doctoral degree in material science (Physics) from Akita University, Japan. I specialize in Magnetic memory device applications using multiferroic-based materials. I did my Bachelor’s degree in Physics. I have done my Master’s degree in Physics and scored a CGPA of 10/10. I was the first rank holder in my University (Siksha O Anusandhan University, India). I take pride in teaching and learning. In the long run, I would like to be a professor and would love to work with talented minds for the betterment of society.

MEXT Scholarship Details

I am glad to be selected for the MEXT scholarship program in the year 2023 which is fully sponsored by the Japanese government. It is a prestigious scholarship for pursuing a career in Japan. This scholarship is awarded to undergraduates, masters, and doctoral students across the globe who showcase exceptional academic records along with good research ideas. Receiving this scholarship has an all-around positive impact on my career. I always wanted to build a career in research. The motive behind this is to qualitatively contribute to the development of the society. Research is a way to do so…

How Did You Prepare to Apply for the MEXT Scholarship?

In order to get something, we need to understand the ins and outs of it. For the MEXT scholarship, I reached out to students who already had received this scholarship. I tried to understand the selection procedure. I prepared documents accordingly. I also reached out to my current professor who genuinely helped and supported me in every step. I would like to thank my master’s professors who strongly recommended me and motivated me throughout the process.

What Do You Think Made Your Application Stand Out?

According to me, my excellent academic records, my research proposal along my professor’s recommendation letter helped me a lot to get through this. I demonstrated my achievements in this process. Leadership quality, decision-making, and problem-solving attitude a key ways to achieve whatever we want.

What Would You Have Done Differently If You Are Going Through the Process Again?

Nothing much changed. Because doing things previously has got me selected for this scholarship. So, I would like to stick to my previous preparations. Of course, I would like to work more on my bachelor’s and master’s degrees and get the process started a little early.

What Advice Would You Give Those Looking to Apply for a Similar Scholarship?

Start as early as possible without wasting time. Spend a reasonable amount of time understanding the scholarship procedure. Demonstrate all your achievements and qualities. Describe your ideas clearly. Choose a supervisor carefully that’s what matters in the end.