Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) announced that application is open for Japanese Government Scholarships for 2023.

In an announcement made on Sunday, MOHE said that scholarship opportunities for Japanese universities and graduate schools are available for Maldivian students.

The fully-funded scholarship applicants will be chosen after interview and review of application, MOHE said. Candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship by the Japanese Embassy in Maldives, MOHE announcement read.

Scholarships are available for Bachelor's and Master level programmes. Interested candidates can find more information about the scholarships on http://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap_stopj-applications_research.html

Applications for scholarships are open until 15 June.

Candidates are advised to check MQA accreditation for the courses and universities to ensure the degrees are accepted by MQA, MOHE said.