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Young Leaders Program at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) 2026-27

Awarded by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · 242,000 yen per month

Eligible Courses

Public Administration & Public Policy

Eligible Nationalities

Open to selected nationals

Can Be Taken At

National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, GRIPS Tokyo

Provider

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT)

Last Verified On

04 Apr 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Young Leaders Program (School of Government, School of Local Governance) offers the YLP to exceptionally promising young government officials with considerable working experience in the area of public administration.

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree.
  • The applicant must have a minimum of three years of working experience in the field in the applicant’s home country.

Application Process:

  • The applicant must submit an Online Registration Form.
  • The applicant must submit the following documents:
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Research Proposal
    • One clear photograph
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Certificate of employment
    • Official transcripts of academic records and graduation/degree certificates
  • The applicant must send a complete hard copy set of the supporting documents post, to the Admissions Office.
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Documents Needed

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  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

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  • The deadline of Young Leaders Program at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) 2026-27 is N/A.
  • Young Leaders Program at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) 2026-27 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Young Leaders Program at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) 2026-27 is offered for Public Administration & Public Policy.
  • Young Leaders Program at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) 2026-27 is open for: Open to selected nationals.
  • Young Leaders Program at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) 2026-27 is offered by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT).
  • Young Leaders Program at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) 2026-27 covers Partial Funding, 242,000 yen per month.