Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters & Ph.D. degree
- Institution: University of Tokyo, International University of Japan, Hitotsubashi University, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
- Study in: Japan
- Courses Offered: Economics, Public Policy
- Scholarship Deadline: 1 Jun 2023
Scholarship Benefits of Japan IMF Scholarship Program
- Full university admission and tuition fees
- Research-related allowance and monthly living allowance
- Medical insurance
- Round-trip airfare and travel allowance
- Orientation Program tuition fees (partnership track only)
- Annual field trip fees (partnership track only)
- Computer/software allowance (master’s program only)
- Research-related fees, including field research and conference attendance fees (open-track Ph.D. program only)
No expenses incurred by accompanying family members of the scholar are covered. No other scholarship can be accepted by JISPA scholars.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Nationalities:
To be eligible for the Japan IMF Scholarship Program, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- A national of one of the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam
- Working for a key economic agency such as the central bank, ministry of economy, ministry of finance, or financial regulatory agency
- A Bachelor’s degree
- Fluent in English
In addition, for the open track, applicants are expected to be studying at, have been admitted into, or be applying to a graduate program in economics in Japan.
Scholarship awards are made on the basis of the candidate’s academic record and work background, mathematical and statistics skills, English language proficiency, and potential for contributing to the macroeconomic and financial management and economic development of their countries. The assessment also includes qualities such as the candidate’s commitment to public service, willingness to learn, and openness to new ideas. For the final selection, regional balance and gender balance are also taken into consideration.
How to Apply for Japan IMF Scholarship Program?
Scholarship awards are made on the basis of the candidate’s academic record and work background, mathematical and statistics skills, English language proficiency, and potential for contributing to the macroeconomic and financial management and economic development of their countries. The assessment also includes qualities such as the candidate’s commitment to public service, willingness to learn, and openness to new ideas. For the final selection, regional balance and gender balance are also taken into consideration.
Website
To explore the Japan IMF Scholarship Program, please visit the official website given below.
