Applications are invited for Japan-IMF Scholarship program from Asian students. The
program comprises of two tracks: the partnership track and the open
track. JISPA allows scholars to study a specially designed graduate
level course concentrating on macroeconomics at an IMF partnership
university(partnership track) and to study graduate course in
macroeconomics or a related field at either the master’s or PhD level at
any leading university in Japan (Open Track).
Study Subject(s): Scholarships
are awarded for courses concentrating on macroeconomics (Partnership
Track) and in macroeconomics or a related field (Open Track).
Course Level:
For Partnership Track: JISPA
allows scholars to study a specially designed graduate level course
concentrating on macroeconomics at an IMF partnership university,
i.e. National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
(GRIPS), Hitotsubashi University, International University of Japan
(IUJ) and University of Tokyo (UT).
For Open Track: JISPA
provides support to scholars who wish to study graduate-level
macroeconomics or a related field at either the master’s or PhD level at
any leading university in Japan.
Scholarship Provider: Government of Japan
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility: Under
current program guidelines, candidates must be a national of one of the
following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India,
Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives,
Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea,
Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, TimorLeste, Turkmenistan,
Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
-Candidates should also currently work for
employment from one of the following or related government agencies:
central bank, ministry of economy, ministry of finance, ministry of
planning/development, ministry of trade/commerce, tax administration,
national statistics bureau, or financial regulatory agencies.
-Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent with at least 16 years of formal education.
-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.
-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.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Currently,
the JISPA is open to qualified candidates from the following countries:
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar,
Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri
Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and
Vietnam.
Scholarship Description: The Japan-IMF
Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) was first introduced in 1993. It is
funded by the Government of Japan, administered by the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) and conducted at various graduate
schools in Japan. Its objective is to contribute to institutional
capacity building in economic policy making to promote the
sustainable growth of emerging and developing economies in Asia and the
Pacific By training future macroeconomic managers in these countries,
the JISPA aims to enable them to better formulate sound economic and
financial stability policies needed for sustainable growth and
development. The program comprises two tracks: the partnership track and
the open track. The partnership track of the JISPA allows scholars to
study a specially designed graduate level course concentrating on
macroeconomics at an IMF partnership university. The open track of the
JISPA provides support to scholars who wish to study graduate-level
macroeconomics or a related field at either the master’s or PhD level at
any leading university in Japan. However, priority is given to PhD
candidates. It is geared towards highly motivated officials who are able
to identify a course of study in Japan suitable to their professional
pursuits in the public sector and supportive of their future work as an
economic policy maker.
Number of award(s): In
2016-17, a total of 35 new scholarships are available to candidates for
the partnership track. There is no fixed limit on new scholarships for
the open track, but generally only a small number of scholarships are
awarded.
Duration of award(s):
For Partnership Track: The
scholarship covers one year. For the two-year master’s programs, the
scholarship can be renewed for the second year based on academic
performance and the university’s recommendation, together with
nomination by a scholar’s sponsoring agency.
For Open Track: For
a master’s degree, a scholarship can be awarded for up to two
consecutive one-year periods and for a PhD degree for up to three
consecutive one-year periods, depending on a university requirement
under a specific course of study. Annual renewal of the scholarship is
subject to approval by the IMF, based on the scholar’s
progress, university’s assessment, and sponsoring agency’s consent.
What does it cover?
For Partnership Track:
Scholarships provide for admission and tuition fees; a monthly stipend
(including a housing and subsistence allowance); medical/accident
insurance; one round trip economy class air-ticket; and a lump-sum
allowance to cover visa application costs and testing fees (such as
TOEFL); and book-shipping costs The scholarship covers expenses incurred
by the scholar only. Travel to Japan will be economy class by the
most direct flight(s) available The IMF will provide scholars with
pre-paid tickets and a travel allowance Assistance in applying for visas
will be provided by the universities. Accommodations in Japan will be
arranged for scholars by the university. The location of housing depends
on the university’s choice and local availability University arranged
housing is only for one-person occupancy. No provision will be made for
married scholars wishing to live together.
For Open Track: 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.
Selection Criteria: Scholarship
awards are made on the basis of the candidate’s academic record and
work background, mathematical and statistics skills, English language
proficiency, and potential for contributing to the macroeconomic and
financial management and economic development of their country. The
assessment also includes qualities such as the candidate’s commitment to
public service, willingness to learn, and openness to new ideas.
Notification: Applicants
must notify the IMF of the admission result of the university(ies) to
which they are applying prior to receiving a final decision on the
scholarship award.
How to Apply: For both the partnership and open track, eligible candidates should submit the following:
-Completed application form. The applicant for the partnership track is
requested to apply through the online application system which is
available on the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific website
-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.
-Two reference letters: References should be from applicants’ supervisor at work and/or an academic advisor or professor.
-TOEFL/IELTS certificate (if available): The TOEFL/IELTS test score
must be from an examination taken after December 1, 2013. 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. For the open track only, eligible candidates should also submit
the following:
-Admission letter or enrollment certificate of the
University of Choice, or a copy of the applications to a university1
(open track applicants only).
-All submitted application material
must be presented in English or be accompanied by an official English
translation. The material will be considered under the control of the
IMF and provided to the relevant school(s) and the Government of Japan
as it sees appropriate. None of the material will be returned to
applicants. Application material should be sent by mail to the IMF
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.
Scholarship Application Deadline:
For Partnership Track: The application deadline for the partnership track is December 1, 2015.
For Open Track: June 1, 2016 for admission in September/October 2016 and April 2017
(December 1, 2016 for admission in April 2017. This additional
application will be opened if positions of open-track scholarships are
available as a result of the above-mentioned selection.)
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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