In order to attract exceptional students from around the world, RIPS offers a range of fully funded scholarships for international students enrolling in Japan in 2025. Sponsored by the Japanese Government (MEXT) and international organizations such as JICA and the World Bank, the scholarships cover both master’s and Ph.D. programs and provide comprehensive financial support, including full tuition coverage, monthly stipends, travel expenses, and health insurance.
GRAS programs are taught entirely in English and focus on important subjects like policy, governance, economics, and innovation. Students gain access to an international learning environment where they collaborate with internationally renowned faculty members and network with peers from a variety of backgrounds.
GRIPS prepares students for significant positions in academia, international organizations, and government by promoting leadership development and practical skills in addition to academic brilliance. Program-specific application dates differ; thus, it is strongly advised to submit your application as soon as possible to guarantee this esteemed chance to study in Japan and further your career.
Host Country: Japan
University: Japan Universities
Opportunity Type: Bachelor, Masters, PhD
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: International students
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates for master’s and five-year doctoral programs must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent credential.
- Candidates for three-year PhD programs must have a master’s degree or an equivalent credential.
Benefits:
- Full Tuition Coverage: Covers the annual tuition fees of 642,960 yen.
- Monthly Stipend: Offers a monthly living allowance to help cover accommodation and personal expenses.
- Travel Expenses: Provides round-trip airfare from the recipient’s home country to Japan.
- Health Insurance: Includes comprehensive health coverage for the duration of the program.
Master’s Programs:
- One-year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP1) / two-year Master’s Program of Public Policy (MP2):
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
- Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
- Public Finance Program (PF) (Tax): Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
- Public Finance Program (PF) (Customs): Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme
Ph.D. Programs:
Five-year Ph.D. Programs:
- GRIPS Global Governance Program (G-cube): Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
- Policy Analysis Program (PA): Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
Three-year Ph.D. Programs:
- Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program (STI): Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
- Disaster Management Program: ICHARM Research Assistantship
Deadline: Different deadlines for each program
