MAKATI CITY, Dec. 21 -- Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC)
announces that it is opening its application for its 2022 postgraduate
scholarship in Japan. The annual program is open to deserving Filipino
students who require financial assistance to pursue higher education in the
field of sciences.
The Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship Grant will fully fund a student’s
master’s degree at top universities in Japan, including the University of
Tokyo, Kyoto University, Nagoya University, Tokyo Institute of Technology,
Ochanomizu University, Waseda University, and Kagawa Nutrition
University.
“We invite Filipino students and graduates to seize this opportunity to
learn from the top universities in Japan without having to worry about
finances. We believe in supporting local talents as future innovators
because they help build innovations for wellness that will benefit the
Filipino people,” says Roann Co, APC’s General Manager of Marketing and
Public Relations.
Selected scholars will receive financial support for a maximum of three
years so that they can fully focus on their research and studies. The grant
also provides full coverage of two-way airfare, admission, tuition, and
other costs such as Japanese language training and the student’s monthly
allowance.
Since the inception of the scholarship grant, APC has sent 11 Filipino
scholars, including the 2020 recipient John Andrew Kane Jovellana, who was
accepted at the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Engineering.
Despite initial travel restrictions due to the pandemic, the Ajinomoto
Scholarship Foundation was able to provide assistance to help Mr. Jovellana
complete his enrollment and admission to the University of Tokyo.
The prestigious university also counts Ma. Leah Borines and Rogie Royce
Carandang as proud alumni sponsored by the Ajinomoto grant. Borines is
currently undertaking her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at the
University of Connecticut while Carandang is an assistant professor at the
University of Tokyo.
“Studying at the University of Tokyo was eye-opening because I learned so
many things I wouldn’t have learned in other places. I was always inspired
when coming to classes because I knew I could use the experience to make a
difference for the Philippines,” reveals Borines.
Rogie Royce Carandang’s PhD graduation at the University of Tokyo. Photo by
APC
“Qualifying for the Ajinomoto scholarship grant is definitely a
life-changing experience. It was an opportunity of a lifetime because
finishing my postgraduate studies at the University of Tokyo led to me being
an assistant professor there. I wouldn’t have achieved my professional
dreams if not for the grant,” shares Carandang.
The scholarship grant is one of Ajinomoto’s key efforts to support
education and the sciences in the Philippines. The company is always at the
forefront of science-based conversations about food’s role in good health,
nutrition, and well-being. Through the grant, APC aims to contribute more to
the field and help spread wellness through innovation.
“This grant is Ajinomoto’s way of supporting the educational pursuits of
Filipinos who will play an important role in developments in wellness and
good health. We hope more Filipinos can be part of this vision so we can
further improve the health industry. The first step is to send their
applications,” says Co.
Interested applicants must be a Filipino citizen and must be under the age
of 35 on April 1, 2021. They must have graduated or be expected to graduate
with an excellent academic record. Applicants are required to have the
recommendation of his or her university president or academic advisor, and
undergo adequate Japanese language proficiency training. Additionally, they
must show financial need to pursue higher education. Students may file their
application up to March 1, 2021.
To apply for the Ajinomoto Postgraduate Scholarship Grant, visit
ajinomoto.com.ph/whats-new-archive/2022-ajinomoto-postgraduate-scholarship-grant/.
(APC)
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