All Nationalities Masters Scholarships at GRIPS By Japanese Government - 2015/16

All Nationalities Masters Scholarships at GRIPS By Japanese Government - 2015/16

All Nationalities Masters Scholarships at GRIPS By Japanese Government - 2015/16

The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) offers Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarships for Master’s students in the field of policy studies in Japan. Total 20 scholarships are offered. Scholarships are open to foreign students (be nationals of countries with which Japan has diplomatic relations). Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and must submit evidence of sufficient English language proficiency (TOEFL 550 or higher).

Application Deadline: See Details

Programmes Offered:

Policy studies with a specialization in one of the following four concentration areas: 

• Economic Policy
• Public Policy
• International Relations
• International Development Studies

Course Level: 

Scholarships are available for pursuing Masters Degree Program.

Eligibility:

• The target groups of GRIPS programs are mid-career public officials with strong leadership and managerial potential, or individuals with strong academic capabilities and the desire to be professional policy analysts or pursue an academic career.
• Applicants must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2015.
• Be nationals of countries with which Japan has diplomatic relations. 
• They must hold a bachelors degree and must submit evidence of sufficient English language proficiency (TOEFL 550 or higher). 
• People currently residing in Japan are not eligible.

Benefit:

• A monthly stipend of around JPY 150,000 covers living expenses such as;
• Food
• Clothing
• Pther daily necessaries 
• Insurance and other miscellaneous expenses related to your study at GRIPS. 
• The stipend does not cover family members.
• Application, admission, and tuition fees.
• Round-trip economy-class air ticket between your home country and Japan.

Tenure:

One or Two years

Number of Awards:

Up to 20 awards are Offered.

Application Procedure:

• Application must be submitted online throughout the GRIPS website.
• Your application and all supporting documents must reach GRIPS by the designated deadlines. 
• Deadlines differ by program and by funding source so please check which deadline is applicable to you. Click Here to Check deadline details. 
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Further Details:

Please Click Here to visit the Official website of University.