Tuesday, February 22, 2011

RAPUGS – JOINT JAPAN / WORLD BANK GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 2011 – JAPAN

This scholarship is offered jointly by the World Bank and the government of Japan. It is intended for mid-career professionals from World Bank member countries. Since 2007, APU has been a Cooperating University with this scholarship, providing funding to students who wish to study in one of APU’s International Cooperation Policy (ICP) Programs.

Eligibility :
(1) Major Field of Study: The applicant must apply for one of APU’s International Cooperation Policy (ICP) Programs, however, the IMAT Program does not qualify for this scholarship.
(2) Nationality and Residence: Applicants must be nationals of countries eligible to borrow from the World Bank. (Click here to see the World Bank’s Home Page for a list) Applicants who have been currently residing in an industrialized country for a period longer than one year will not be considered.
(3) Age: Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of the 1st of April 2011.
(4) Professional Experience: At least two years of work experience related to the applicant¡Çs chosen field of study (aquired after a university degree). Priority is given to applicants currently working in the public sector.

Benefits : Full Admission Fee / Full Tuition / A monthly subsistence allowance of 170,000 yen (*amount subject to change for 2011) to cover living expenses, including housing, books, and thesis/research / Medical insurance / Economy class air travel between the home country and the host university at the start of the study program and one return journey following the end of the overall scholarship period. period. In addition to the ticket, scholars receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip. (The allowance for the first trip will be included with the payment of the first subsistence allowance.

Application Procedure : (1) Certificate(s) of Employment for at least 2 years of work experience acquired after a university degree.
(2) Abstracts of previous theses or example of previous written work and/or list of research achievements to date.

Application Deadline : 31st March, 2011

Contact :
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
1-1 Jumonjibaru
Beppu City
Oita Prefecture
874-8577, JAPAN

Email : apugrad(AT)apu.ac.jp

Contact Numbers : (+81) 0977 78 1119 / Fax: (+81) 0977 78 1121

Source : http://www.apu.ac.jp/graduate/modules/admissions/index.php?id=50

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