Master and Short Term Executive Training Programme Under JISPA in Japan, 2017
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
*Applicants must be nationals of Asia.
*Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent with at least 16 years of formal education. Names of schools and attending dates beginning from primary school must be listed in the application. In some cases, 15 years of formal education may be accepted if there is an official explanation (a country’s educational system or other exceptional circumstances).
*Applicants must have an English language proficiency, which needs to be demonstrated as equivalent to or more than an official TOEFL score of 550 or iBT79-80. If TOEFL scores are not available, then an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0 can be substituted.
*Applicants must be committed to contributing to the development of their home country, and if selected, are expected to return to their sponsoring agency upon completion of their studies under the JISPA.
*Priority is given to applicants (1) whose age is below 40; and (2) who have not yet obtained a master’s degree from a university outside of their own country; and (3) who have the minimum of two-three years’ work experience in the public sector
*Applicants must be nationals of Asia.
*Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent with at least 16 years of formal education. Names of schools and attending dates beginning from primary school must be listed in the application. In some cases, 15 years of formal education may be accepted if there is an official explanation (a country’s educational system or other exceptional circumstances).
*Applicants must have an English language proficiency, which needs to be demonstrated as equivalent to or more than an official TOEFL score of 550 or iBT79-80. If TOEFL scores are not available, then an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0 can be substituted.
*Applicants must be committed to contributing to the development of their home country, and if selected, are expected to return to their sponsoring agency upon completion of their studies under the JISPA.
*Priority is given to applicants (1) whose age is below 40; and (2) who have not yet obtained a master’s degree from a university outside of their own country; and (3) who have the minimum of two-three years’ work experience in the public sector
Facility
The scholarship covers all reasonable expenses a scholar is expected to incur, including: one return airfare (subject to conditions); admissions and tuition fees; stipend (including a housing and subsistence allowance); medical and accident insurance fees. For scholars enrolled in doctoral programs, research related fees will be additionally covered.
The scholarship covers expenses incurred by the scholar only. The scholarship covers one year. The IMF makes a decision on a renewal for the subsequent year based on the scholar’s academic performance and progress, the university’s recommendation, and the sponsoring agency’s consent. The scholarship award period is for up to two years for a master’s program and three years for doctoral programs, depending on the requirement of the university.
The scholarship covers expenses incurred by the scholar only. The scholarship covers one year. The IMF makes a decision on a renewal for the subsequent year based on the scholar’s academic performance and progress, the university’s recommendation, and the sponsoring agency’s consent. The scholarship award period is for up to two years for a master’s program and three years for doctoral programs, depending on the requirement of the university.
Important Info
Scholarship for: Masters Level.
Total Scholarship: 0
Start Date: September 23, 2017
Last Date: December 01, 2017
Total Scholarship: 0
Start Date: September 23, 2017
Last Date: December 01, 2017
Selection Procedure
Selected Candidates will be notified by email.
Apply Procedure
Application procedures: For both the partnership and open track, eligible candidates should submit the following:
1. Completed application form. The applicant is requested to apply through the online application which is available on the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific website at http://www.imf.org/external/oap/schol.htm
2. Official transcripts and official copies of diplomas or degree certificates from all undergraduate and graduate schools. An official copy means a certified copy of the original document with an official seal obtained from the administration office of the university attended. Copies attested by organizations/persons not having notarized/legal bearing will not be accepted.
3. Two reference letters: References should be from applicants’ supervisor at work and/or an academic advisor or professor.
4. Recognized English Test Report (such as TOEFL/IELTS certificate, if available): The recognized English test report, such as TOEFL/IELTS test score, must be from an examination taken after December 1, 2015. If a score is unavailable, the applicant will be requested to sit for a TOEFL/IELTS examination prior to receiving a final decision on the scholarship award.
.Application material should be sent by mail to the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (see address below).
1. Completed application form. The applicant is requested to apply through the online application which is available on the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific website at http://www.imf.org/external/oap/schol.htm
2. Official transcripts and official copies of diplomas or degree certificates from all undergraduate and graduate schools. An official copy means a certified copy of the original document with an official seal obtained from the administration office of the university attended. Copies attested by organizations/persons not having notarized/legal bearing will not be accepted.
3. Two reference letters: References should be from applicants’ supervisor at work and/or an academic advisor or professor.
4. Recognized English Test Report (such as TOEFL/IELTS certificate, if available): The recognized English test report, such as TOEFL/IELTS test score, must be from an examination taken after December 1, 2015. If a score is unavailable, the applicant will be requested to sit for a TOEFL/IELTS examination prior to receiving a final decision on the scholarship award.
.Application material should be sent by mail to the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (see address below).
