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Japan IMF Scholarship Program for Asian (JISPA) 2023

Asian students can apply for the Japan IMF Scholarship Program for Asians (JISPA) 2023. The scholarship covers Masters and PhD-level courses in economics and public policy offered by universities in Japan, including the University of Tokyo, the International University of Japan, Hitotsubashi University, and the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies. The scholarship application deadline is June 1, 2023. Leading Japanese universities that provide graduate programs in macroeconomics or related subjects are supported by the Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA). In order to strengthen their capacity in economic policy making and support sustainable growth and development in their own countries as well as the region, it offers educational opportunities to promising junior officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other economic agencies in the Asia-Pacific region. The International Monetary Fund’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) oversees the 1993-launched program, which is supported by the Government of Japan (IMF). Since its beginnings, more than 840 officials have graduated, and many of its former students now play significant roles in national policy. Please see the information on the Japan IMF Scholarship Program for Asians (JISPA) 2023 provided below.

Degree Level

It is possible to enroll in Masters and PhD level programs through the Japan IMF Scholarship Program for Asian (JISPA) 2023 at universities in Japan, including the University of Tokyo, the International University of Japan, Hitotsubashi University, and the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies.

Available Subjects

Economics
Public Policy

Scholarship Benefits

Orientation Program tuition fees (partnership track only)
Annual field trip fees (partnership track only)
Full university admission and tuition fees
Research related allowance and monthly living allowance
Medical insurance
A round-trip airfare and travel allowance
Computer/software allowance (master’s program only)
Research related fees, including field research and conference attendance fees (open-track PhD program only)

Eligible Nationalities

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 central bank, ministry of economy, ministry of finance, or financial regulatory agency
A Bachelor’s degree
Fluent in English
Additionally, candidates for the open track should be enrolled in, accepted into, or applying to a graduate economics program in Japan.

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarships are given out based on a candidate’s academic performance, professional experience, aptitude for math and statistics, command of the English language, and likelihood of making a contribution to their countries’ macroeconomic, financial, and economic development. Additionally, traits like a candidate’s dedication to serving the public and their openness to new ideas are evaluated.
Regional and gender balance are also taken into account while making the ultimate decision.

Selection Standards

Scholarships are given out based on a candidate’s academic performance, professional experience, aptitude for math and statistics, command of the English language, and likelihood of making a contribution to their countries’ macroeconomic, financial, and economic development.
Additionally, traits like a candidate’s dedication to serving the public and their openness to new ideas are evaluated.
Regional and gender balance are also taken into account while making the ultimate decision.