KUWAIT, Jan 5 (KUNA) -- The Embassy of Japan in the State of Kuwait announced Monday, that the Government of Japan is offering a scholarship for Kuwaiti teachers wishing to conduct research in school education at designated Japanese universities.
In a press statement, the embassy said the Japanese Government Scholarship, established in 1954, aims to foster mutual understanding between the people of Japan and other nations, while contributing internationally to the advancement of intellectual exchange and educational cooperation.
The embassy explained that all Kuwaiti nationals meeting the eligibility criteria may apply, noting that applicants must be born on or after April 2, 1991, be graduates of universities or teacher training institutions, and have at least five years of teaching experience in elementary, middle or high schools, or teacher training schools in Kuwait by October 1, 2026.
It clarified that in-service faculty members at higher education institutions are not eligible, adding that applicants must be physically fit, demonstrate a genuine interest in Japan, and show the ability to conduct research and adapt to living there.
The statement stressed that scholarship recipients are required to return to Kuwait upon completion of the scholarship period and resume their duties at their respective educational institutions.
The embassy noted that application forms and detailed information are available through the official Study in Japan website: (https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-teacher.html).
Applications must be submitted in person at the Embassy of Japan after scheduling an appointment.
It added that the selection process includes document screening, written examinations in English and Japanese, and personal interviews to determine the final scholarship awardee.
The embassy indicated that the deadline for submitting applications is Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., inviting interested applicants to contact the cultural section of the embassy for further inquiries. (end) ahm