Young Leaders Program Japanese Government (MEXT) for international students. 2024/2025
GRIPS
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: March 1/March 15, 2024 (Annual)
Study in: Japan
Course starts: October 2024
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Introduction
Brief Description: Aspiring students from developing countries and other eligible nations aiming for Masters or PhD programs at The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) for the academic year 2024-2025 can apply for several scholarships or fellowships offered by various sponsoring organizations. Scholarships available through direct application to GRIPS include Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT), Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP), Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), Japan–WCO Human Resource Development Program Scholarship, G-cube Fellowship, GRIPS Fellowship, and ICHARM Research Assistantship.
Additional scholarships are accessible through sponsoring organizations like Japanese Government-YLP-MEXT Scholarship, Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia, Indonesian Government Scholarship for Linkage Master’s Program, JICA/Building Research Institute (BRI), JICA/Public Works Research Institute (PWRI), and Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Eligibility
- Target Group: Exceptionally promising young government officials with a minimum of three years of working experience in public administration.
- Admission Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent for Master’s programs, and master’s degree or its equivalent for three-year Ph.D. programs.
- Degrees Offered: Master of Public Administration (MPA) / Master of Public Policy (MPP).
- Program Design: Comprehensive coverage of public administration and policy formulation, including discussions with key leaders in politics, government, and other sectors.
Level of Study
- Program Duration: 1 year.
- Enrollment: October.
- Graduation: September.
Host Institute
- GRIPS Schools: The School of Government (introduced in 2001) and the YLP-School of Local Governance (introduced in 2009).
Scholarship Benefits
- Scholarship Provider: Japanese Government (MEXT) for international students.
- Coverage: Full financial support, including tuition fees, monthly stipends, airfare grant, settling-in allowance, and estimated living expenses in Singapore.
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
- MP1, MP2, PA, Gcube, STI
- Under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2024
- Nationals of countries with which Japan has diplomatic relations
- Non-residents of Japan
- Monthly stipend:
- For MP1, MP2, PA (during master’s course): JPY147,000
- For PA (during Ph.D. course), G-cube, STI: JPY148,000
- Application fee, admission fee, and tuition
- An economy-class air ticket from your home country to Japan upon enrollment at GRIPS and an economy-class air ticket from Japan to your home country upon completion of your studies at GRIPS
Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADBJSP)
- MP1, MP2
- Under 36 years of age as of April 1, 2024
- Nationals of ADB’s developing member countries
- At least 2 years of full-time professional work experience after obtaining a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent at the time of the application deadline
- Must not have received a master’s degree or have been enrolled in a graduate degree program
- Monthly stipend: JPY147,000
- Application fee, admission fee, and tuition
- An economy-class air ticket from your home country to Japan upon enrollment at GRIPS and an economy-class air ticket from Japan to your home country upon completion of your studies at GRIPS
- Establishment allowance: JPY25,000
- Overseas student insurance and National Health Insurance.
- Research allowance: JPY70,000 (MP1 and first year of MP2), JPY42,000 (second year of MP2)
- Book allowance: JPY75,000 (MP1 and first year of MP2), JPY65,000 (second year of MP2)
- Expenses related to travel: JPY25,000
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
- PF (Tax)
- Government tax officials from eligible developing countries
- At least 3 years’ work experience (as of March 1, 2024) in tax policy and administration in their home countries after obtaining a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
- Monthly stipend: JPY306,910
- Application fee, admission fee, and tuition
- An economy-class air ticket from your home country to Japan upon enrollment at GRIPS and an economy-class air ticket from Japan to your home country upon completion of your studies at GRIPS
- Travel allowance: USD500 equivalent upon arrival, USD500 equivalent upon completion of your study
- The amount of the monthly stipend is subject to change.
Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme (Scholarship Programme)
- PF (Customs)
- Preferably below 35 years of age as of April 1, 2024
- Full-time government customs officials from eligible developing countries
- Must be chosen and nominated by their Customs Administrations
- At least 2 years’ work experience in customs policy and administration in their home countries at the time of enrollment at GRIPS
- Monthly stipend: JPY147,000
- Application fee, admission fee, and tuition
- An economy-class air ticket from your home country to Japan upon enrollment at GRIPS and an economy-class air ticket from Japan to your home country upon completion of your studies at GRIPS
- Arrival allowance: JPY25,000
- Book allowance: JPY75,000
- Return allowance: JPY25,000
ICHARM Research Assistantship
- DM
- In principle under 40 years of age as of October 1, 2024
- At least one year of full-time work experience, or a master’s degree in water resource management or disaster risk management (Recommended).
- Monthly salary (approximately JPY200,000) plus seasonal allowance, housing allowance, and commuting allowance will be provided as remuneration for research assistant work, depending on the individual’s work experience and on other considerations
Number of Awards
- Varies: The number of awards granted may vary each year.
Application Fee
- No Application Fee: The application process does not incur any fees.
Language Proficiency
- Language of Instruction: English.
Bond
- Return Obligation: Participants commit to returning to their home countries after completing the program.
Application Start and Closing Date
- November 24, 2023, 17:00 (JST) for 1-year/2-year Masters Programs and selected PhD programs.
- February 15, 2024, 17:00 (JST) for Masters in Public Finance Program.
- March 1, 2024, for PhD in Disaster Management Program.
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Application Instructions: For candidates outside Japan applying directly to GRIPS, deadlines are:
How to Apply
- Online Application: Apply directly to GRIPS through the online application process.
- Application Forms: Download and complete the required forms, including the Application for Admission, Statement of Purpose, and Letter of Recommendation.
Other Details
- Target Countries: Designated countries in Asia and other regions.
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Dem. Rep., Congo, Rep., Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, Arab Rep., Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, The, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Iran, Islamic Rep., Jordan, Iraq, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Micronesia, Fed. Sts., Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, RB, Vietnam, West Bank and Gaza, Yemen, Rep., Zambia, Zimbabwe.
- Program Objectives: Foster future national leaders, build comprehensive human networks, establish friendly relationships, and enhance policy-making quality.
- Program Director: Vice President, Professor Hirofumi Takada.
Conclusion
The Young Leaders Program at GRIPS is a significant initiative aimed at empowering future leaders in government and local governance. Through comprehensive academic programs, discussions with influential figures, and financial support, the program contributes to building a network of leaders committed to positive change in their respective nations.
For the details of each program, go to Degree Programs.
For information about funding including scholarships, go to Scholarships / Tuition and Fees.
For the details of each scholarship provider, see Scholarship Eligibility and Details chart.
For deadlines, see Application Deadlines by Program.
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