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University of Tsukuba 2023-2024 scholarship on Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP) For Developing Countries. (Japan)

Thank you very much for your interest in the Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP) at the University of Tsukuba!

Our application window for October 2023 enrollment will open on December 1, 2022 and close on January 27, 2023.

This page is for applicants who feel they may be eligible to apply for a World Bank and/or Asian Development Bank scholarship. The link to the Online Application System (OAS) below directs to an OAS intended only for such applicants.

About University of Tsukuba

The University of Tsukuba was established in October 1973, due to the relocation of its antecedent, the Tokyo University of Education, to the Tsukuba area. As the new concept comprehensive university in Japan to be established under a country-wide university reform plan, the University has featured "Openness" with "New Systems for Education and Research" under a "New University Administration." The university reform plays a major role in our continuing effort for improvement. We are striving to create a unique, active, and internationally competitive university wi... continue reading

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University of Tsukuba Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP)

Application Deadline27 Jan 2023
Country to studyJapan
School to studyUniversity of Tsukuba
TypePostgraduate
SponsorUniversity of Tsukuba
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of Tsukuba Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP)

Candidates provided with full sponsorship support for the duration of the program.

Successful applicants in the upcoming application window below will begin their studies in October 2023 and will be expected to graduate in late September 2025.


Requirements for University of Tsukuba Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP) Qualification

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, you must fulfil the requirements listed in Parts I and II.

Applicants who are not eligible for scholarships and wish to enroll in PEPP can apply via the PEPP general admission page.

Part I : For All Applicant

To apply to PEPP applicants must:

Score of standardized test such as IELTS / TOEFL / TOEIC or Other evidence such as a letter from the university or current working place, as deemed appropriate by the Graduate School
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and have completed 16 years of school education (up to undergraduate level). A strong background in economics and associated quantitative tools (linear algebra, calculus and basic statistics) is highly recommended.
  • Note: Those applicants who have completed their university education in countries where formal schooling lasts less than 16 years, who are at least 22 years old, and who have spent at least one year in a research or similar institution, may qualify to apply by filling out and submitting the provided form (Certificate of Research Activities).
  • Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English communication skills by submitting either of the following:
  • Be in good health with respect to the capacity to be a productive scholar for the duration of the Graduate Program, as certified by a medical doctor.

Part II : By Scholarship

Check if you meet criteria by scholarship.

i) To apply for an ADB-JSP scholarship applicants must:

1. Be a national of an ADB borrowing member and Japanese ODA scholarship eligible country listed here

2. Gain admission to an approved MA course at an academic institution;

3. Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record; 

4. Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application; 

5. Have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies; 

6. Agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development; 

7. Be 35 years or younger at the time of application; 

8. Be in good health.

In addition, the following persons are NOT eligible to apply for an ADB-JSP scholarship:

? Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, or close relatives of the aforementioned persons associated with ADB
? Staff of ADB–JSP designated institutions
? Persons living or working in a country other than his/her home country
? Those already enrolled in a graduate degree program
? Anyone who has already attained a graduate - i.e. master's - degree
? Holders of dual citizenship of any developed country

Finally, ADB–JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, or research projects.

More information about ADB-JSP:

Eligible Developing Countries (ADB-JSP)

About ADB-JSP

ii) To apply for a JJ/WBGSP scholaship applicants must:

Be a national of a World Bank member country listed on the World Bank's Countries Eligible for JJWBGSP Scholarship in 2023 page.

Not be a dual citizen of any developed country.

Be in good health.

Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) earned at least 3 years before the date of the Application Deadline.

Have 3 years or more of recent development-related work experience after earning a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree.

Have at least 3 years of paid development-related employment since earning a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and acquired within the past 6 years from the date of the Application Deadline. Please see Annex 2 for a suggested list of development-related topics. The only exception to this criterion is for developing country nationals from a country that is on the list of Fragile and Conflict States noted in Annex 3. In these exceptional cases, we do take into consideration the limited employment opportunities in those countries listed in Annex 3.

On or after the date the call for scholarship applications opens, not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of any type of appointment (including temporary and consultant) of the World Bank Group (The World Bank, International Development Association, International Finance Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and International Center for Settlements of Investment Disputes); or not be a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term "close relative" defined as: Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew.

More information about JJ/WBGSP

Eligible Developing Countries (JJ/WBGSP)

About JJ/WBGSP

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Tsukuba Program in Economic and Public Policy (PEPP)

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and have completed 16 years of school education (up to undergraduate level). A strong background in economics and associated quantitative tools (linear algebra, calculus and basic statistics) is highly recommended.
  • Note: Those applicants who have completed their university education in countries where formal schooling lasts less than 16 years, who are at least 22 years old, and who have spent at least one year in a research or similar institution, may qualify to apply by filling out and submitting the provided form (Certificate of Research Activities).
  • Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English communication skills by submitting either of the following:
  • Be in good health with respect to the capacity to be a productive scholar for the duration of the Graduate Program, as certified by a medical doctor.

 


Application Deadline

January 27, 2023


How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Tsukuba on pepp-oas.hass.tsukuba.ac.jp to apply

1.Check if you meet all application requirements above.
2.To complete the application process efficiently and successfully, you must read the latest application instructions below.

Application Instructions 2022-23 ? NEW (Nov 11)
Freqently Asked Questions (FAQs)

3. In order to start the application process, you will need to first register your email address. Once you register, we will send an email to this registered email address. The email will contain a link to start the application process.

However, if you do not receive our email within 10 minutes after registering, please first check your spam-mail folder. Our email might have been put in your spam-mail folder. If you still cannot find the email from us after searching in your spam mail folder, please use another email address to register. Outlook and livemail servers in particular may automatically consider our mail to be spam-mail.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please send an email to: pepp_app [at] un.tsukuba.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with [@].)

For more details visit: University of Tsukuba website

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