The YLP MEXT Scholarship at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan, offers fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue a Master’s degree. This scholarship aims to cultivate future national leaders in Asia and strengthen international relations through public policy education.

  • 🌏 Eligibility: Open to all international students worldwide.
  • 💰 Funding: Fully funded by the Japanese Government (MEXT).
  • 🏛️ Host University: National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo.
  • 🎯 Program Goal: Develop future national leaders and strengthen international policy networks.
  • 🎓 Degree Level: Master’s in Public Policy or Public Administration.
  • 📅 Deadline: November 21, 2025.

Designation:
Masters Scholarship

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Research Area:
Public Policy, Public Administration

Location:
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Tokyo, Japan

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Eligibility/Qualification:

  • Non-Japanese applicants from eligible countries
  • Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
  • Under 40 years of age as of October 1, 2025
  • Minimum of 3 years of full-time professional experience in Public Administration
  • English Language Proficiency: Minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or 79 in TOEFL iBT

Eligible Countries Include:
Australia, India, Bangladesh, and several others in Asia and Europe.

Job Description:
This scholarship covers the following benefits:

  • All application and admission fees
  • 100% tuition fee coverage
  • Monthly stipend of JPY 242,000
  • Economy-class airfare from home country to Japan and back
  • Coverage for required field trip costs

How to Apply:

  1. Visit the Japanese Embassy in your country to obtain the application form.
  2. Complete the application form and gather the required documents:
  • MEXT Application Form
  • Bachelor’s degree transcript
  • Degree certificates
  • Valid passport copy
  • Recommendation letter from your employed company
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • Essays and Health Fitness Certificate
  1. Submit the completed application form along with the documents to the embassy.

Last Date to Apply:
November 21, 2025

This fully funded scholarship serves as an excellent opportunity for aspiring leaders to advance their education and professional careers in Japan.

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