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[Master and Phd Degree] The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) 2020-21, Japan (Fully Funded)

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The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) supports graduate studies in macroeconomics or related fields in leading universities in Japan. It provides educational opportunities to promising junior officials from central banks, ministries of finance and other economic agencies in the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to build their capacity in economic policymaking to support sustainable growth and development in their own countries and the region.
The program was first introduced in 1993,and is funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
More than 700 officials have graduated since its inception, and many alumni play a key role in policymaking in their countries.
There is two way to participate, namely:
  • Partnership Universities, (Open Now)
  • Open Track  (Closed)
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The partnership track of the JISPA allows scholars to study in specially designed graduate level courses concentrating on macroeconomics at an IMF partnership university. The partnership universities are:
  • National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS): one-year and two-year programs
  • Hitotsubashi University: two-year program
  • International University of Japan (IUJ): two-year program
  • The University of Tokyo (UTokyo): two-year program
All subjects, including the thesis component, are taught entirely in English. The universities offer programs for JISPA scholars designed to equip scholars to engage in macroeconomic policy dialogue at the international level. All of the programs have a strong macroeconomic oriented focus, with core courses offered in macroeconomic and financial theory and policies. In addition, the programs offer optional subjects that will help scholars pursue their particular interests and research agenda. All programs contain a thesis or research paper component that will allow the student to develop policy research skills.
The partnership universities have been selected for their strong program content and excellent teaching faculties, but have different strengths and characteristics. Applicants are therefore urged to study the contents of the programs, together with the “Skills to be Attained”, offered by each university carefully before applying, as the application must indicate which university they wish to enroll in.


Benefits:
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.
The scholarship covers one year. The IMF makes a decision on a renewal for the subsequent year based on the scholar’s academic performance and progress, the university’s recommendation, and the sponsoring agency’s consent. The scholarship award period is for up to two years for a master’s program and three years for doctoral programs, depending on the requirement of the university. No expenses incurred by accompanying family members of the scholar are covered. No other scholarship can be accepted by JISPA scholars.


Requirement:
  • 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, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
  • Candidates should also currently work for 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. The program will also consider officials working in other areas of government that have a significant impact on the formulation or implementation of macroeconomic policy.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent with at least 16 years of formal education. Names of schools and attending dates beginning from primary school must be listed in the application. In some cases, 15 years of formal education may be accepted if there is an official explanation (a country’s educational system or other exceptional circumstances).
  • 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.
  • Applicants must be committed to contributing to the development of their home country, and if selected, are expected to return to their sponsoring agency upon completion of their studies under the JISPA.
  • 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.
In addition, for the open track, applicants are expected to be studying at, have been admitted into, or be applying to a graduate program in economics in Japan.

How to Apply:
  • Completed application form. The applicant is requested to apply through the online application which is available on the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific website at http://www.imf.org/external/oap/schol.htm Or HERE
  • 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.
  • Recognized English Test Report (such as TOEFL/IELTS certificate, if available): The recognized English test report, such as TOEFL/IELTS test score, must be from an examination taken after December 1, 2017. 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.
  • Admission letter or enrollment certificate of the University of Choice, or a copy of the application to the university1 (open track applicants only).
  • Thesis or equivalent paper from their master’s degree (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.

For both the partnership and open track, eligible candidates should submit the following:
  • 1. Completed application form. The applicant is requested to apply through the online application which is available on the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific website at IMF.org/en/Countries/ResRep/OAP-Home/JISPA-Home
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Two reference letters: References should be from the applicants’ supervisor at work and/or an academic advisor or professor.
  • 4. Recognized English Test Report (such as TOEFL/IELTS certificate, if available): The recognized English test report, such as TOEFL/ IELTS test score, must be from an examination taken after December 1, 2018. 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. The JISPA institution code as listed below should be registered when applicants take the test. 
    • TOEFL: “C626 – Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia”
    • IELTS: “JISPA: Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia”
For the open track, only, eligible candidates should also submit the following:
  • 5. Admission letter or enrollment certificate of the University of Choice, or a copy of the application to the university1 (open track applicants only).
  • 6. Thesis or equivalent paper from their master’s degree (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 (see address below).

For further information on the application procedure, including the application form, please visit the scholarship website at IMF.org/en/Countries/ResRep/OAP-Home/JISPA-Home
 
CONTACT
Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia
IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
21st Floor Fukoku-Seimei Building
2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011
Japan
T. +(81) 3.3597.6708
F. +(81) 3.3597.6705
jispa@IMF.org
IMF.org/en/Countries/ResRep/OAP-Home/JISPA-Home


Download:
Guideline HERE
Deadline:
01 December 2020

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