Two Filipina scholars in Tokyo

research group to contribute towards the development of new technologies that will benefit the public.

Although the three scholarship recipients are pursuing studies in respective fields that interest them, they are one in saying that the postgraduate degree will lead them to fulfilling their goals of advancing their careers. Moreover, the scholarship also provides them with a life-changing experience brought about by learning a new culture, a new language and by interacting with people from different nations.

“I can now speak of great experiences while living abroad,” Giselle states. “As I always say, living in Japan and seeing different places were remote for me a few years back. But now, I have these under my belt, all because of the scholarship grant.”

The application for the 2013 Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship Grant is now open. The successful applicant will receive a full scholarship in one of the graduate schools in the field of science and technology at the University of Tokyo, and can enroll either as a research student first then as a master’s course student (three-year program) or directly as a master’s course student (threeyear program). Other benefits include monthly living allowance; full coverage of examinations, admission and tuition fees; full coverage of Japanese language learning prior to going to Japan; and full coverage of airfare to and from Japan. Deadline for application is on March 20.