Japanese Studies Essay Contest and Mentorship Programme

Theme: Japanese Studies

Contest period:

• 3 July 2024-16 November 2024 (Overall Programme)
• 3 July 2024- 24 July 2024 (Call for Abstract)
• August 2024-November 2024 (Finalists selection, mentorship programme and winner’s announcement)

    CALLING FOR ABSTRACTS NOW!

The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) encourages our youth to share their knowledge and fresh opinions on important topics related to Japan and Japanese studies. THE JAPANESE STUDIES ESSAY CONTEST AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME, in collaboration with The Malaysian Association of Japanese Studies (MAJAS) and the Department of East Asian Studies, Universiti Malaya is a one-of-a-kind project that seeks out intriguing submission of Abstracts (400 words-in English) from Undergraduate students studying at any University or other tertiary education institution in Malaysia.

Five selected students will move to the next stage where they will undergo an exclusive mentorship from Japanese studies experts in Malaysia for two months to complete their essay and be on the running to receive cash prizes, a special invitation to present their winning essay at the upcoming Japanese Studies Conference at Universiti Malaya in front of Malaysia’s prominent academicians and researchers, receive certificate of  achievements and more!

Take up this challenge to make a mark in your university life that will aid you in your future prospects such as internship placement or job application!

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