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TABLE OF CONTENTS Program Overview Application Process Overview Featuring Japan University Partner Master Degree Programs What do students and alumni say about their experiences in Japan? 1
PROGRAM OVERVIEW LONGSTANDING: Since 1987 KEY PARTNERS: Government of Japan sole funder Steering Committee governs / oversees Program policies, composed of World Bank management and 2 Executive Directors of World Bank Universities OBJECTIVE: Provide scholarships to developing country national mid-career professionals for master degree studies abroad to build long-term capacity within developing countries Scholars commit to returning home after studies to contribute to their country’s development Program Overview 2
PROGRAM OVERVIEW Over 240 1-2 year graduate programs offered thru two windows (PARTNERS and Preferred programs) Over 5,000 applications per year ~150-200 scholarship awarded per year Today’s Topic: Scholarship Opportunities at Japanese Universities Program Overview 3
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR APPLYING TO JJWBGSP PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP Be a national of a World Bank member country eligible to borrow. Not be a dual citizen of any developed country. Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) earned at least three years before the application deadline Have at least 3 years of development- related experience since earning a Bachelor’s and within the past six years from the date of the Application Deadline. Have been short- listed by one of the JJ/WBGSP partner master’s programs listed on the JJ/WBGSP website Be in good health as certified by a medical doctor less than 3 months before the start of the master’s program. Not received any scholarship funding to earn a Graduate degree or its equivalent from any other sources funded by the government of Japan. Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of all types of appointments of the World Bank Group or close relative Program Overview 4
JJWBGSP SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS Economy class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start of your study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period. In addition to the two-way air travel, scholars will receive a US $500 travel allowance for each trip; Tuition for your graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance usually obtained through the university. A monthly subsistence allowance to cover living expenses, including books. The amount of the allowance varies depending on the host country. Program Overview 5
OVERVIEW OF APPLICATION PROCESS JJWBGSP reviews Partner program eligible shortlisted Apply to Partner shortlists applications and University Program applicants and finalists are selected following their JJWBGSP invites based on merit, and instructions and them to apply for geographic and gender timeline the scholarship balance for Steering Committee approval Two qualified assessors independently review each eligible scholarship application and score the application on a scale of 1 to 10, taking into account four main factors and the degree of cohesion among them: Quality of Professional Experience (30% weight) Quality of Professional Recommendations (30% weight) Quality of Commitment to your Home Country (30% weight) Quality of Education Background (10% weight) 6
UNIVERSITY PARTNERS IN JAPAN Development Topic University; Maximum No. of Scholarships per year Public and/or Economic Policy University of Tsukuba (15) University of Tokyo (8) Public Finance/Tax Policy GRIPS (5) Yokohama National University (5) Keio University (5) Infrastructure Yokohama National University (10) Program Overview 7
YOKOHAMA NATIONAL university Program in Public Policy and Taxation (PPT)
PROGRAM STRUCTURE YNU`s Public Policy and Taxation (PPT) Program is a two- year program wherein the students receive a Master`s degree in Economics and also complete a 10 month practicum at Japan`s National Tax Agency. Yokohama is the second largest metropolis in Japan, and only 30 minutes from Tokyo. We accept 5 students each year, who are admitted in the Autumn semester (late Sept). In addition to coursework, all students must complete a master’s thesis. There are also ‘Special Topics Lectures’ by visiting academics and policy practitioners throughout the year. We also have several excursions to local government offices, factory tours and World Heritage sites.
STUDENT PROFILE This Master`s program is geared for those mid-career government Tax Officers from so- called ‘Borrowing’ Countries, who will return to their positions after graduation. Like all World Bank programs, we have a diverse groups of women and men from around the globe. Each year we admit 5 new students who stay for two years. As such, each year the previous cohort (2nd year students) can help the new cohort adjust to life in Japan.
ADMISSIONS (ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: FEB 28, 2018) Fall 2017 1 2 3 Shortlisted applicants • Prepare TOEFL or Download application from asked to apply (again) equivalent our YNU website; submit online at World Bank; • Prepare documents all documents to YNU by one more professional (recommendations & Feb 28 th , 2018 recommendation needed transcripts) To find more detailed information about “Yokohama PPT” , the application form and application process go here: http://www.economics.ynu.ac.jp/ppt/index.html
CONTACT US Website : MPE Office http://www.economics.yn u.ac.jp/ppt/index.html Email : is-mpe@ynu.ac.jp Phone Number : +81-45-339-3510
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) Public Finance Program, Tax Course
PROGRAM STRUCTURE Objective and Eligibility: • Provide students with the conceptual understanding and technical competence to become leaders in the area of taxation. • Government tax officials from developing countries with at least 3-years of working experience in the field. English proficiency. No more age limit! Duration: 1 year and 1 month (1 st week of September to mid-September) • • Public Finance Program has Tax Course (5 JJ/WBGSP students/yr) and Customs Course (10 students/yr). Curriculum: • Academic segment: Economics oriented (microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, public finance). Also offers interdisciplinary courses (political science, accounting, public administration, law, engineering, etc.). • Practicum segment: provided by National Tax College, a training institute for Japan’s tax officials (Japanese tax system/law, tax administration, HR management, tax examination, international tax treaty, visit to regional tax offices, etc.) • Strong support for academic writing (Center for Professional Communication). • Write a “policy paper” (thesis) under the close supervision of a faculty member. • Offers Japanese Language course (non-credit).
STUDENT PROFILE & LIFE AT GRIPS Student profile: • Since 1997, 91 JJ/WBGSP scholars have graduated. • From 28 countries, 34% women. • More than 80% still working in tax-related government agencies, becoming leaders in the area of taxation. • GRIPS as a whole has 400 masters and Ph.D students, 66% of which are from outside of Japan. Variety of courses offered and strong faculty: • More than 200 courses offered entirely in English ranging from economics, political science, public administration, international relations, law, engineering, and others in the field of policy studies. • Faculty are14% non-Japanese, 48% overseas trained. Strong student support: • Comprehensive services to support daily lives of foreign students. • Lots of social events and opportunities to build good network, to get to know Japanese culture. Active alumni network: • Over 4200 alumni are actively shaping policy across 110 countries around the world. Location: • Roppongi, one of the most vibrant and trendy area in the heart of Tokyo.
ADMISSIONS Supporting 1 2 Online 4 Online Entry Form: 3 5 Complete the Those selected Documents: Application WB online for Short List Fill out and Send the • Form: application by notified by the submit the required Complete and early May. end of April. GRIPS Online supporting submit the GRIPS Entry Form by documents to Online early February. the GRIPS Application Form The GRIPS Admissions • by the middle of Admissions Office by post February. Office will send by the middle of you an ID and a February. password by e- mail. Final results notified by the middle of June! Get ready to come to GRIPS in September!!
CONTACT US Social media links: For any inquiries or further information, Please contact our admissions office at: • GRIPS/GSPS Alumni Association admissions@grips.ac.jp • @GRIPS_Japan Web site: http://www.grips.ac.jp/en/education/inter_progra ms/finance/ Direct Weblink to brochure: http://www.grips.ac.jp/cms/wp- content/uploads/2016/11/2017- GRIPS_TAX_0829.pdf
KEIO UNIVERSITY Public Finance Program, Tax Course http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/jjwbgsp/index.html
Yokohama National University Infrastructure Management Program
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