Description

MANGA Award Japan 2024 for International Students is open for International Students . The scholarship allows certification course level program(s) in the field of Cartoon, Manga Art taught at Japan Universities . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 05 Jul 2024.

The MANGA Award Japan 2024 for International Students invites aspiring artists worldwide to showcase their talent in the vibrant world of MANGA art. This prestigious award, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, offers an unparalleled opportunity for recognition and cultural exchange. Here's what you need to know:

• Eligibility: Open to international students passionate about MANGA and comic art.
• Scholarship Coverage: Comprehensive sponsorship includes an all-expenses-paid trip to Japan.
• Award Categories:
  • MANGA Gold Award for the most exceptional entry.
  • Three Silver Awards and around eleven Bronze Awards.
• Recognition: Gold and Silver Award winners receive trophies, while Bronze Award recipients receive certificates.
• Special Encouragement Award: Recognizes outstanding works not meeting Silver Award criteria.
• Japan Trip: Winners of Gold and Silver Awards invited to Japan for a 7-day trip, including the award ceremony in Tokyo.
• Cultural Exchange: Participants engage in courtesy visits to publishing houses, meet cartoonists, and explore Japanese culture.
• Application Deadline: July 5, 2024.

Summary 18th Japan International MANGA Award Program in Japan 2024:

• Host Country: Japan
• Host Institution: Japan Cartoonists Association
• Program Location: Tokyo
• Duration 7 days

Degree Level

MANGA Award Japan 2024 for International Students is available to undertake certification course level programs at Japan Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Cartoon
• Manga Art

Eligible Nationalities

All nationalities students are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Japan MANGA Award Program 2024:

• The work entries submitted for the award must be more than 16 pages in total.
• You can submit both your published and unpublished pieces of art.
• You cannot submit the work that has already been selected for any award previously.
• Your work must be created within the last three years, not older than this.
• The work submitted should not damage any third party’s intellectual property rights.
• The work should originally be created by the applicants and not anyone else.
• The entries sent by completely using AI or any other such tool will not be accepted.
• If AI is used, mention it in the form to which extent it has been used.
• The work submitted should be in printed form or PDF form.
• You can send only one entry not more than this.
• The applicants should not be a nationals of Japan.

Application Procedure

How to apply for the Japan MANGA Award Program 2024:

• Fill in the online application form.
• Use English or Japanese Language only.
• After filling online form, send your work entries within two weeks.
• Enter your email address correctly.
• Select the category according to your work.
• Mention your experience regarding cartoon artwork.
• Name the file of your work as your first and last name.
• Mention page numbers on your files.
• You can submit MANGA work in any language.
• Submit your MANGA work in printed or PDF form.
• Send the work through the Japanese Embassy.
• A confirmation email will be sent after submitting the form.

Documents Required for the Japan International MANGA Award 2024:

• Valid Passport.
• MANGA work entries.
• Are any other supporting documents needed for traveling to a foreign country?

Japan MANGA Award Program Deadline:

• The last date to apply for the Japan International MANGA Award is 5th July 2024.

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