International Program in Agricultural Development Studies (IPADS)
Scholarships
Only the support routes relevant to this programme are listed.
Amounts marked as references must be reconfirmed for the applicant's award year.
MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation)
University nomination
What it covers
A limited number of the fully-funding scholarship by the Japanese government may be offered to outstanding international applicant in IPADS each year based on the University…
How to apply
No separate application to IPADS is needed: apply to IPADS in Round One and the IPADS Examination Committee screens concurrently for the nomination. The examination fee should be…
The University of Tokyo Fellowship (University of Tokyo Special Scholarship for International Students)
University nomination
What it covers
A monthly research grant of 200,000 yen during the standard period of their program is offered to outstanding applicant in IPADS each year by the University. The guideline…
How to apply
Selection for the University of Tokyo Fellowship will be conducted concurrently with the admissions process. Applicants who wish to be considered must indicate their interest on…
Fee and tuition waiver for current MEXT scholarship recipients
Automatic consideration
What it covers
The examination fee, enrollment fee, and tuition are waived for current recipients of the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho, hereafter MEXT) Scholarships on submission of a…
How to apply
Submit a certificate showing current MEXT scholarship status.
More opportunities
Funding from outside the programme — governments, private foundations,
and university-wide schemes you apply for after enrolling.
MEXT Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation)
Embassy recommendation
What it covers
This scholarship offered by the Japanese government covers the enrollment fee, tuition, international airfare as well as living expenses.
How to apply
Prospective international students interested in this scholarship should contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in their home country. Although deadlines vary by country, the…
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP)
External sponsor
What it covers
IPADS does not restate the JJWBGSP benefit package; it directs applicants to the World Bank website. The programme is described only as a "funding opportunity" for IPADS MSc…
How to apply
Two separate applications. Those seeking the scholarship are required to pass the screening for admission for IPADS first and obtain a Certificate of Admission (unconditional…
JICA-funded programmes (ABE Initiative and others)
External sponsor
What it covers
Coverage is set by JICA and is not published by IPADS.
How to apply
Those who intend to apply for the JICA funding programs should contact the local JICA offices in their countries and follow the instructions." "An applicant from a developing…
University of Tokyo tuition waiver programme
Post-enrollment opportunity
What it covers
The extent of the waiver is not published by IPADS; it links to the UTokyo Prospective Students site.
How to apply
Students can apply to this program during the designated period after enrolment.
Other internal and external scholarships after enrolment
Post-enrollment opportunity
What it covers
Varies by scheme; not published by IPADS.
How to apply
To check the available scholarships at our graduate school, please visit the OICE (Office for International Cooperation and Exchange) website." "While students are eligible to…
Scholarships, nominations and fee exemptions are competitive unless the programme
states that every admitted student receives the award. Admission on its own does
not guarantee funding.
