YLP MEXT Scholarship at GRIPS
Fully funded Japanese Government MEXT scholarship through the Young Leaders Program at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo, covering degree studies for international policy professionals.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies - confirm on official site
Country
JapanAbout the YLP MEXT Scholarship at GRIPS
The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies in Tokyo offers degree programs supported by various funding opportunities, including the Japanese Government YLP-MEXT Scholarship under the Young Leaders Program.
GRIPS nurtures mid-career public administrators who will play key roles globally, promoting interdisciplinary policy studies to develop wide-ranging solutions to policy-related challenges.
Applicants can apply directly to GRIPS, through a sponsoring organization, or to both depending on the specific program and scholarship track.
The institute provides multiple Master's and Doctoral programs taught in English, covering public policy, macroeconomics, public finance, disaster management, and security policy.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Study in Tokyo at a specialized institution dedicated entirely to policy studies and public administration.
Access multiple fully funded scholarship options including MEXT, ADB-JSP, JJ/WBGSP, and JICA.
Engage with an international cohort of mid-career professionals from governments worldwide.
Choose from a wide range of English-taught Master's and Doctoral programs addressing global challenges.
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
5 requirements
Documents Checklist
6 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Download and read the Application Guide from the GRIPS website.
Download and complete the required Application Forms including Statement of Purpose and Letters of Recommendation.
Fill out and submit the Online Registration Form.
Send all required supporting documents by post to the Admissions Office.
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Check the specific application deadline for your chosen program, as deadlines differ across tracks.
Review whether your target program requires application through a sponsoring organization rather than direct submission.
Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@grips.ac.jp at least one month prior to the deadline if you need reasonable accommodation for disabilities.
Ensure your employer's overseas study department is consulted first if you are applying for a JICA-linked scholarship.
Prepare your research proposal early if you are applying for a two-year Master's program or a PhD program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Scholarships at GRIPS are divided into three types: applying directly to GRIPS, applying through a sponsoring organization, or applying to both.
GRIPS offers one-year and two-year Master's programs in public policy, macroeconomics, public finance, disaster management, and maritime security, alongside various PhD programs.
Standard applicants face a 30,000 yen application fee and a 282,000 yen admission fee, though fully funded scholarship recipients receive comprehensive financial support.
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This scholarship typically opens around Varies - confirm on official site. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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