[Published on Sunday, Feb 1]
BY SAMIE WAIKORI
The Japanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Higuchi Keiichi, encourages young Solomon Islanders and public servants to apply for the Japanese government scholarships.
Although, specific details such as the official opening date of the scholarship program were not disclosed, interested applicants are advised to liaise with the Japanese embassy for further information.
Speaking to local media during the JICA Japan annual festival held at Kukum Campus in Honiara on Saturday, January 31, Higuchi confirmed that the prestigious scholarship program will be available this year.
“Yes, there is a Japanese scholarship for young people, as well as for public servants in the Solomon Islands government.
“We encourage potential candidates to look into the application details and apply for the opportunity to study in Japan,” he said.
The JICA Resident Representative in Solomon Islands, Mitsuyoshi Kawasaki, also confirmed the scholarship, stating that his office is working closely with the embassy’s office on the program.
Mitsuyoshi said the scholarship offers a significant opportunity for government officials to pursue postgraduate studies, including masters and PhD degrees.
He added that in previous years, several Solomon Islanders have successfully graduated from Japanese universities with advanced qualifications, including PhDs.
“Recently, a Solomon Islander graduated with a doctoral degree in meteorological services from a university in Japan under this scholarship,” he said.
Mitsuyoshi said Japan is pleased to welcome Solomon Islanders to study in Japan, noting that graduates will play an important role in strengthening ties between the two countries in the future.
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