Japan&World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries in Public Policy and Taxation at Yokohama National University Location: Yokohama - Japan DL: 30 September 2011

Japan&World Bank Scholarship for Developing Countries in Public Policy and Taxation at Yokohama National University Location: Yokohama - Japan DL: 30 September 2011 The World Bank annually awards five scholarships to the PPT program. The first level of screening of candidates will be done at Yokohama National University. The final decision regarding scholarship recipients will be made by the World Bank. The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of JPY170,000 (the amount is subject to change), and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of JPY60,000. The monthly stipend is intended to cover living, commuting and other incidental expenses during the student's study period. The next scholarship program runs from April 2012 to March 2014. This cannot be changed under any circumstances. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, entrance examination and admission fees. Travel expenses for some program-sponsored field trips are also included.

JOINT JAPAN/WORLD BANK GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM EMPLOYMENT POLICY FOR JJ/WBGSP SCHOLARS

The Grant Agreement between the World Bank and the Government of Japan states: "It is anticipated that scholars would return to their countries to apply their enhanced knowledge and skills towards helping accelerate the pace of economic and social development." To maintain high levels of home return, it has been an established agreement between the Government of Japan (the sole Program donor) and the World Bank that JJ/WBGSP scholars are not entitled to seek employment of any kind at the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for three years after they finish their academic program. The three-year employment restriction applies to World Bank and IMF headquarters and field offices. This restriction covers regular staff appointments, short term consulting contracts, and all other types of employment during the three-year period.

2012 The Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship Programme, Japan

Matsumae International Foundation Offers Fellowship to International applicants in the field of Natural Science, Engineering , Medicine in Japan.
Study Subject(s):Varoius (Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority)
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: The Matsumae International Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:1. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
2. Applicants must be under 49 years old at the time of application.
3. Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
4. Applicants should not have been in Japan in the past and/or in the present.
5. Applicants should have firm positions and professions in their home countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their fellowship stay by the Foundation.
6. Applicants must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would not prevent from carrying out research in Japan.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: In order for Japan to co-exist peacefully with the other nations of the world, and to facilitate the tasks that await our young people in the 21st century, we are now trying to prepare a forum for Japan’s international activities. In this way, I believe we will be able to open up a path to the future that will preserve our nation and mankind
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 August 2011
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2012 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho:MEXT) Scholarship for International Undergraduate Students, Japan

Japanese Government (MEXT) funded scholarship in the field of  Social Sciences and Humanities , Natural Sciences for international undergraduate students for study at Japanese universities, Japan – 2012
Study Subject(s): Social Sciences and Humanities , Natural Sciences
Course Level:Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Japanese Government (MEXT)
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:
(1)  Applicant must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government. This applies at such times to stateless persons, too. Applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application will not be eligible. Applicant screening will be made at the Japanese Embassy / Consulate General (hereinafter, referred to as “Japanese legation”) in the country of Applicant’s nationality (except where two or more countries are attended by the same Japanese legation).
(2) Age: Applicant must have been born between April 2, 1990 and April 1, 1995.
(3) Academic Background: Applicant must either have completed a 12-year regular course of school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan. (Included is any Applicant who will satisfy the above qualifications by March, 2012.)
(4) Japanese Language: The Applicant must be willing to learn the Japanese language and receive university education in it.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: This is a scholarship offered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2012.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 29 July 2011
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Japan Masters Scholarship at Nottingham University, UK

You can apply for this scholarship if you are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Japan AND are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND already hold an offer to start a full-time Masters degree programme (including MRes) at Nottingham in 2011 – any subject area (excluding MBA)

Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: Applicants for competitive International Office scholarships must first have applied for and obtained an offer of study at Nottingham for September 2011.
-Applications may be submitted up until the closing date for each scholarship – applications close at 12 midnights (UK time) on the dates shown.
-It is very important you complete your form correctly before you submit it – we are not able to change your online application once you have submitted it.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: 3 June 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application