GRIPS Masters Scholarships for Foreign Students in Japan, 2015-2016

GRIPS Masters Scholarships for Foreign Students in Japan, and Deadlines differ by program and by funding source so please check which deadline is applicable to you. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) offers Monbukagakusho (MEXT) scholarships for Master's students in the field of policy studies in Japan. Total 20 scholarships are offered. Scholarships are open to foreign students (be nationals of countries with which Japan has diplomatic relations). Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and must submit evidence of sufficient English language proficiency (TOEFL 550 or higher).

Why Choose GRIPS?

• You can select from a wide range of advanced degree options and specialize in an area that interests you.
  
• You can combine discipline-specific learning with advanced training in leadership, interdisciplinary cooperation, and effective management.
  
• You can study in English, learning from world-class academics and leading policymakers.
  
• You can take advantage of extensive networking and mentoring and liaise with distinguished policymakers from all over the world through our alumni network composed of more than 3,000 international professionals.
  
• You will find a rich diversity in our student body, our faculty, and our curriculum.
  

 

Target Students

• Mid-career public officials with strong leadership and managerial potential
  
• Individuals with strong academic capabilities and the desire to be professional policy analysts or pursue an academic career
  

 

Scholarships

Over 90% of our students receive full scholarships. Scholarships are provided by the Japanese government and international organizations and are allocated through GRIPS. A limited number of GRIPS Fellowships are also available to qualified doctoral students.
 

Admissions and Deadlines

Admission is competitive and involves careful, holistic consideration of each candidate through both document screening and interviews. For candidates who wish to be considered for a scholarship allocated through GRIPS, the application deadline is typically in November or December.
 
For further details on the application process, please go to How to Apply.
 

Our International Programs

With the exception of the Graduate Program in Japanese Language and Culture, our international programs are conducted solely in English. GRIPS operates on a four-term international calendar and the academic year runs from October to September. We have a 16-week Fall Term, 8-week Winter Term, 16-week Spring Term, and 8-week Summer Term.
 
You can choose from the following degree programs:
 
Master’s Programs

• Young Leaders Program (YLP)
  
• One-year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP1)
  
• Two-year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP2)
  
• Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP) (One year Program or Two year Program)
  
• Public Finance Program (PF)
  
• Economics, Planning and Public Policy Program (EPP)
  
• Maritime Safty and Security Policy Program (MSP)
  
• Disaster Management Policy Program (DMP)
  
• Graduate Program in Japanese Language and Culture (JLC)
  

 
Ph. D. Programs

• GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube)
  
• Policy Analysis Program（PA)
  
• Public Policy Program（PP)
  
• Security and International Studies Program（SISP)
  
• State Building and Economic Development Program (SBED)
  
• Disaster Management Program（DM)
  
• Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program（STI)
  
• Graduate Program in Japanese Language and Culture (JLCD)
  

http://www.grips.ac.jp/en/admissions/index/

入試案内

GRIPS アドミッションズ・ポリシー（学生受入れ方針）

育成する人材像

• 現実の政策課題に関する発見能力、深い政策分析能力、政策の策定・評価に伴う実践的解決能力を有する人材。
  
• 政策研究に関する高度な専門家や研究者、あるいは、国際機関・各国政府・社会各界における政策に関する指導者となる人材。
  

受入れの基本方針

• 政策問題を学術的に分析する能力を身につける資質と意欲のある学生を受け入れる。
  
• 研究者を志望する者はもとより、日本を含む各国の将来を担う優秀な若手・中堅の行政官・実務家などを継続的に相当数、受け入れる。
  
• 全世界から相当数の留学生を受け入れる。
  
• 学部での専攻分野に関わらず、多様なバックグラウンドを持つ学生を受け入れる。
  

 

• 募集要項
  
• 過去問題
  
• 奨学金
  
• 入学料・授業料
  
• GRIPS 要覧(Bulletin)
  
• よくある質問
  

http://www.grips.ac.jp/jp/admissions/index/