Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Scholarship - Application for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Scholarship is now available.
OVERVIEW
Stable supply of energy is one of the most important development agenda in order to secure stability of socio-economic activities and sustainable development in developing countries as shown in the SDGs Goal 7 "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all".
In order to help its partner countries develop human resources with deep understandings on public policy analysis and management in the energy sector, JICA has introduced scholarship program for those who are interested in obtaining a Master's degree by enrolling in the (i) one-year Master's Program of Public Policy (MP1)/(ii) two-year Master's Program of Public Policy (MP2), or a Doctoral Degree by enrolling in the (iii) Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Program (STI) at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, GRIPS in Japan.
The program envisages participants who are working for energy sector as government officials or researchers at governmental institutions in such countries as Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq.
Those who are interested must apply directly via GRIPS website in consultation with JICA office in respective countries. Once applicants are accepted by GRIPS admissions office, scholarship will be granted by JICA following the approvals by government authorities of each partner country.
Level of study: Masters & PhD
Course of study: Energy Policy
The scholarship can be take at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan
OBJECTIVES
To help improve the Energy Policy of a particular country in order to enhance energy system, and thereby support social and economic development.
Participants complete all the course requirements of GRIPS to obtain the degree within the given period of time.
SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE
Monthly stipend: JPY148,000
Application fee, admission fee, and tuition
An economy-class air ticket from your home country to Japan upon enrollment at GRIPS and from Japan to home country upon completion
General outfit allowance: JPY100,000
Education and research allowance: up to JPY360,000 /year
Miscellaneous minor allowances
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements and be competent enough to fulfill admission requirements by GRIPS:
Current Duties: Government officials or researchers working for energy sector at governmental institutions.
Nationality: citizen of Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq.
Age: less than forty (40) years old in principle
Educational Background: have a bachelor degree
Language: with the linguistic skills required to take courses and receive research guidance in English.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants for the scholarship program are requested to apply directly to GRIPS through the link below.
JICA Scholarship Application Link