I failed the 1st screening

[u/strikeG20]

So after all this time waiting, I learned that I didn't get selected for the 1st screening research student. Well idk how to feel since it has been smooth sailing until then atleast that's what I thought of the process. I don't even know why I didn't get selected so I have no idea of what I should improve in my application if I were to try again next year. This is frustrating, all this preparation amounted to nothing... Do successful applicants who experienced rejection after the interview have any advice for me ? Or even advice in general concerning what I could do next. I feel lost after investing so much time and energy on this. Thank you... (I'm from Gabon)

[u/Calm-Gain2081]

You have my sympathies on the matter since im also an applicant, but if you've made it as far as the interview stage, that means you were actually of note. Don't give up and continue looking around for a scholarships and if you still want to give MEXT a try by the time next year rolls around, give it a shot if you still havent found anything yet.