Full scholarships are available for exceptionally qualified candidates who have been accepted for study at GRIPS. International students applying for the Young Leaders Program at GRIPS can can apply for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships. Scholarships are allocated on a competitive basis and only a limited number of scholarships are available. Candidates have to be overseas students that are recommended by Japanese Embassy/Consulate General, University, or Authority.
Deadline: n/a
Comments: Mid-October before the AY (Annual). Course starts October
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Quota: Not specified
The scholarship award provides for a monthly stipend of 242,000 yen per month (rate in FY; amount is subject to change) to cover living expenses such as food, clothing, and other daily expenses, as well as accommodation, transportation, medical treatment, insurance, and various miscellaneous expenses related to the study at GRIPS. This stipend is fixed and cannot be increased to cover family members. The scholarship also covers university application fee, admission fee, and tuition.
Scholars will be given an economy-class air ticket from their home country to Japan upon enrollment at GRIPS and an economy-class air ticket from Japan to their home country upon completion of their studies at GRIPS.
The scholarship award provides for a monthly stipend of 242,000 yen per month (rate in FY; amount is subject to change) to cover living expenses such as food, clothing, and other daily expenses, as well as accommodation, transportation, medical treatment, insurance, and various miscellaneous expenses related to the study at GRIPS. This stipend is fixed and cannot be increased to cover family members. The scholarship also covers university application fee, admission fee, and tuition.
Scholars will be given an economy-class air ticket from their home country to Japan upon enrollment at GRIPS and an economy-class air ticket from Japan to their home country upon completion of their studies at GRIPS.
Applicants must be below the age of 35 as of 1 April and are nationals of countries with which Japan has diplomatic relations. They have to be overseas students who do not reside in Japan.
The Young Leaders Program is program is open to exceptionally promising young government officials with considerable working experiences in the area of public administration. A minimum of 3 years working experience in the field in the applicant’s home country is required. Students will be admitted on the basis of their potential to become future leaders at home, to play important roles in their countries’ development, and to maintain the lasting friendship and trust of Japan and other countries around the world.
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