Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP)
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 (Japanese Government) — University Recommendation
University nomination
What it covers
MEXT scholarship students are exempt from the application fee, admission fee and annual tuition. Full coverage terms are set by MEXT.
How to apply
Nomination by the university after admission. Information will be sent to successful applicants only if the scholarship becomes available.
Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
University nomination
What it covers
Successful applicants... will be awarded funding covering all tuition and admission fees, as well as housing and subsistence allowance. Travel expenses between the awardees' home…
How to apply
Apply to MPP/IP through the GraSPP Web Entry System under the Professionals category, submitting the scholarship eligibility form (item J). Scholarship nominees, who will be…
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
Separate application
What it covers
Covers all tuition and admission fees, housing and subsistence allowance, and travel expenses between the awardee's home country and Tokyo. Monthly stipend JPY 306,910 as of 2024.…
How to apply
Apply to MPP/IP through the GraSPP Web Entry System under the Professionals category with the scholarship eligibility form (item J). Upon the announcement of MPP/IP document…
More opportunities
Funding from outside the programme — governments, private foundations,
and university-wide schemes you apply for after enrolling.
Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology: MEXT) scholarship students are exempted from paying the application fee, the admission fee,…
How to apply
If the applicant is a MEXT scholar, contact MPP/IP Desk well in advance and follow the instructions.
Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (IMF-JISPA)
External sponsor
What it covers
Covers all tuition and admission fees, housing and subsistence allowance, and travel expenses between the awardee's home country and Tokyo. Monthly stipend JPY 157,000 as of 2024,…
How to apply
The applicant for the partnership track under IMF-JISPA is required to apply through IMF's online application system which is available on the IMF Regional Office for Asia and…
JICA SDGs Global Leader Program
External sponsor
What it covers
GraSPP does not publish the coverage terms; they are set by JICA.
How to apply
Contact the local JICA office directly. Applicants who require a letter of acceptance from GraSPP must apply through the GraSPP Web Entry System under the Professionals category…
JDS Program in China (Japan Human Resource Development Scholarship for Chinese Young Leaders)
External sponsor
What it covers
GraSPP publishes only a link to the JDS China website; coverage terms are not restated.
How to apply
Through the JDS China programme, externally to GraSPP.
JDS Program in India (Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship)
External sponsor
What it covers
GraSPP publishes only a link to the JDS India website and a flyer; coverage terms are not restated.
How to apply
Through the JDS India programme, externally to GraSPP. Applicants who require a letter of acceptance from GraSPP must apply through the GraSPP Web Entry System under the…
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.
