GRIPS Japan Fully Funded Scholarships 2025
The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Japan offers fully funded scholarships for international students for the 2025 academic year. These scholarships, supported by the Japanese Government (MEXT) and global organizations like JICA and the World Bank, provide comprehensive financial aid for master’s and Ph.D. programs.
With benefits including tuition coverage, monthly stipends, travel expenses, and health insurance, these scholarships are designed to support outstanding students in achieving academic excellence.
Degree Levels: Bachelor, Master’s, Ph.D.
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligible Students: International Students
Location: Japan
Deadline: Varies by Program
Degree Levels Offered
- Master’s Programs
- One-Year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP1)
- Two-Year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP2)
- Ph.D. Programs
- Five-Year Programs: GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube), Policy Analysis Program (PA)
- Three-Year Programs: Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STI), Disaster Management Program
Available Subjects
All fields of study are available under these scholarships.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full Tuition Coverage: Annual tuition fees of ¥642,960 are fully covered.
- Monthly Stipend: Financial support for living expenses, including accommodation and personal costs.
- Travel Expenses: Round-trip airfare from your home country to Japan.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage during your studies.
Scholarship Opportunities by Program
Master’s Programs
- MP1/MP2:
- MEXT Scholarship
- Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
- Public Finance Program (Tax):
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
- Public Finance Program (Customs):
- Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme
Ph.D. Programs
- Five-Year Programs:
- GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube): MEXT Scholarship
- Policy Analysis Program (PA): MEXT Scholarship
- Three-Year Programs:
- Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STI): MEXT Scholarship
- Disaster Management Program: ICHARM Research Assistantship
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Scholarships from Sponsoring Organizations
- Master’s Programs:
- Young Leaders Program (YLP): YLP-MEXT Scholarship
- Macroeconomic Policy Program (MEP): Japan-IMF Scholarship, JICA Scholarship
- Ph.D. Programs:
- GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube): JICA Scholarship
- Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STI): JICA Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s Programs & Five-Year Ph.D. Programs:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
- Three-Year Ph.D. Programs:
- A master’s degree or equivalent is required.
How to Apply
- Download the Application Guide from the official GRIPS website.
- Complete and submit the online registration form.
- Send supporting documents by post.
- For scholarships like JICA, apply both to the local JICA office and directly to GRIPS.
Why Choose GRIPS in 2025?
- Fully funded scholarships with comprehensive financial support.
- Internationally recognized faculty and global networking opportunities.
- English-taught programs focusing on policy, governance, and innovation.
Don’t miss this chance to study in Japan with a fully funded scholarship!
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