ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must be persons from developing countries* who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance;

Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the broader work of the United Nations;

Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are NOT eligible for the scholarship;

Applicants who are already enrolled in other postgraduate degree programmes are not eligible. This includes those who have already obtained a master’s degree at an institution other than UNU-IAS; 

Applicants must not be recipients of other scholarships concurrently.

*Developing countries are included in the latest OECD DAC list. 

BENEFIT:

The UNU Rector’s Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and provides a monthly allowance of 130,000 JPY (subject to change) for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan with a fix amount are also covered, and a research allowance is provided. Other costs such as visa handling fees and health/accident insurance must be covered by the student.