The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available
for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need
for financial assistance, and they will be considered as candidates for the
award of the scholarship.
Field of study: Master
of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace
Target group: Citizens
of developing countries
Scholarship value
The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees, and
provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum
of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and
health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Master of Science in Sustainability,
Development, and Peace are required to have met the
following requirements by the application deadline in order to be
considered:
1. A completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a
recognised university or institution of higher education
Those who expect to graduate and have a bachelor’s degree or
its equivalent conferred before enrolment may also apply.
2. A particular interest and career aspiration in at
least one of the following thematic areas:
- Global Change and Sustainability
- Peace and Security
- International Cooperation and Development
3. English language proficiency
The minimum score requirements for English language
qualifications required by UNU-ISP are:
- 600 in TOEFL - Paper-Based Testing (PBT)
- 100 in TOEFL - Internet-Based Testing (iBT)
- 7.0 in IELTS - Academic format
Application deadline is 30 April 2013.
