United Nations University-IAS Postgraduate Scholarships, Japan for Master

United Nations University-IAS Postgraduate Scholarships, Japan for Master
  •  Master
  •  21-Feb-2022
  •   Japan
  • $$  Fully Funded

The United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) will be awarding a number of scholarships for study in Japan to 2022 student intake. The award of the scholarships listed is based on application selection results. Only applicants that are accepted for enrolment in the UNU- masters and doctoral degree programmes can be considered as candidates for the scholarships.

UNU-IAS offers master’s and doctoral degree programmes focused on sustainability. The programmes aim to produce the policymakers and researchers of tomorrow, who will be at the forefront of global efforts towards a more sustainable future.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be persons from developing countries (included in the latest OECD DAC list) who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance
  • Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are NOT eligible for the scholarship
  • Applicants who want to pursue a second master’s degree at UNU-IAS are not eligible for the scholarship
  • Applicants who want to pursue a second PhD degree at UNU-IAS are not eligible for the scholarship.
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Offered Benefits

  • The JFUNU scholarship: provides a monthly allowance of 120,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 36 months. However, travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student. The tuition fees are fully waived for the scholarship recipients.

Application Process

Go to United Nations University (UNU) on forms.office.com to apply

All applicants:

1. Review the checklist below and prepare the application materials.

2. Register Online 

3. Receive an email from UNU-IAS Admissions Office with a link to the Application Form.

4. Submit the Application Form by the deadline* (21 February 2022).

5. Receive an automatic email to confirm that the Admissions Office has received the Application Form. Applicants who have been shortlisted for an interview:

6. Receive an email regarding when and how to submit the following supporting documents.

7. Submit the supporting documents via email by the deadline* (Expected in late-March 2022).

*After the applicant submits the Application Form, referees will receive an email from the Admissions Office to notify that they have been registered as referees. Only in case the applicant has been shortlisted for an interview, referees will be directly contacted by the Admissions Office regarding the request for providing reference by the deadline (Expected in late-March 2022). Applicants are not allowed to send reference letters to the Admissions

Required Documents:

  • Personal Identification Document
  • Transcript(s)
  • Proof of Awarded Degree
  • Proof of Expected Graduation and Student Registration Certificate (if applicable)
  • Additional Documents for Scholarship Application, or a Letter from the Sponsor (if applicable)
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Two Letters of Reference
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