SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Scholarships Tenable in the Government of Japan for the 2026/2027 Academic Year Under GRIPS Programmes
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is pleased to inform the public that the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan, has opened applications for a range of fully funded and partially funded postgraduate scholarship programmes for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. These scholarships are offered through various funding schemes supported by the Government of Japan, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the World Bank, and other development partners.
Available Programmes
The scholarships are available for Master’s and Doctoral (PhD) studies in a wide range of fields, including:
- Public Policy
- Public Administration
- Public Finance
- Economics
- Governance
- International Development
- Policy Analysis
- Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of eligible countries.
- Possess relevant academic qualifications from recognized institutions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English.
- Meet the specific eligibility requirements of the selected programme.
- Some programmes may also require relevant professional work experience and have age limitations.
Scholarship Coverage
Depending on the scholarship scheme, successful applicants may receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip international airfare
- Settlement and relocation allowances
- Health insurance
- Other benefits as specified under individual scholarship programmes
Available Scholarship Schemes
The GRIPS programmes include the following scholarship opportunities:
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
- Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme
- JICA Scholarship (SDGs Global Leader)
- JICA Scholarship (Master’s Degree and Internship Program of African Business Education Initiative for Youth)
- JICA Scholarship (Capacity Development for Officials of the Ministry of Finance through PhD and Master’s Degree Programs)
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review:
- Admission requirements
- Scholarship conditions
- Application procedures
- Programme-specific application deadlines provided in the GRIPS Application Guide 2026–2027 before submitting their applications.
Note: Application deadlines vary by programme.
Detailed information on available programmes, eligibility criteria, scholarship coverage, and application procedures is available through the GRIPS website:
https://www.grips.ac.jp/en/admissions/
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology encourages qualified Tanzanians to take advantage of these opportunities to pursue advanced studies in Japan and strengthen their professional expertise and leadership capacities for national development.
Important Note: The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania will not provide any top-up allowances or loans to beneficiaries of these scholarships.
Issued By
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Mtumba Government City
Afya Street
P.O. Box 10
40479 Dodoma
Email: [email protected]