Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship

The scholarships listed below are competitive and may be awarded to eligible students who have been accepted for enrolment in the MSc in Sustainability programme. There is no separate application form for the scholarships as it is part of the main online application form for admission. Interested applicants must provide the necessary information and documents for the scholarships when applying to the master’s degree programme.

Japan Foundation for UNU (jfUNU) Scholarship

Coverage

The jfUNU scholarship provides a monthly allowance of 120,000 JPY as a support package for a maximum of 24 months. The tuition fees may be waived for the scholarship recipients.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be persons from developing countries* 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 are already enrolled in other postgraduate degree programmes are not eligible. This includes those who have already obtained a master’s degree at an institution other than UNU-IAS;
• Applicants must not be recipients of other scholarships concurrently.

*Developing countries included in the latest OECD DAC list.

Additional Requirements

• Recipients of the JFUNU Scholarship are required to write a short essay on their learning and experiences at UNU, which is submitted to the donor organisation.
• Before graduation, each recipient is requested to submit a note of appreciation to the donors with reflections on their future plans.
• Recipients agree to foster collaboration with jfUNU through participating in jfUNU activities, events, and other opportunities offered to the student body. [Top]

UNU Rector’s Scholarship

Coverage

The UNU Rector’s Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and provides a monthly allowance of 130,000 JPY (subject to change) for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan with a fix amount are also covered, and a research allowance is provided. Other costs such as visa handling fees and health/accident insurance must be covered by the student.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be persons from developing countries* who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance;
• Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the broader work of the United Nations;
• Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are NOT eligible for the scholarship;
• Applicants who are already enrolled in other postgraduate degree programmes are not eligible. This includes those who have already obtained a master’s degree at an institution other than UNU-IAS;
• Applicants must not be recipients of other scholarships concurrently.

*Developing countries included in the latest OECD DAC list. 

Additional Requirements

• Recipients of the Rector’s Scholarship are required to write a 400-word paper each year describing their learning and experiences at UNU. For the final paper, recipients are encouraged to reflect on their future plans.
• Recipients agree to foster collaboration with UNU through participating in activities, events, and other opportunities. and promoting UNU activities amongst the student body.
• Recipients agree to uphold the core values of the United Nations, such as integrity and respect for diversity. [Top]

Country: Japan

Application Deadline: 25th February 2024 

HOW TO APPLY 

 

Click Here to Submit your Application on the University’s Website