Okay, I’m going to think about my timelines.
My original plan was to apply for the 2022 MEXT Scholarship.
However, I did some more research into the timeline of this whole thing.
I’m not sure if I’m reading the data correctly, but it seems like for me to start in 2022, I would have to apply in August/September 2021, which is next year.
It seems that there are 2 application periods. I’m not sure exactly how it will work.
Apply 8/2021 – Start 9/2022 ???
Apply 1/2022 – Start 9/2022 ???
I think I’m going to have to really get in touch with the Japanese consulate to really iron out the details.
However, One thing that I’m content and confident about is that even if I don’t get in in 2022, I’m 99% confident that I can get in in 2023, even though simply saying that feels like a lifetime away.
So the backup plan would be:
Apply 8/2022 – Start 9/2023
Apply 1/2023 – Start 9/2023