Scholarship
IMF Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)
The JISPA program is designed to provide graduate-level education to promising junior officials from central banks and ministries of finance in Asia. It aims to foster human resource development in the region to support economic growth.
About this scholarship
IMF Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) is offered by International Monetary Fund (IMF) at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition and living stipend, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition and living stipend. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Economics and Public Policy. Nationality requirements apply: Asia.
Eligibility
Junior officials from designated Asian countries working in central banks or ministries of finance.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Economics and Public Policy
Nationality requirements
Asia
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Award
- Full tuition and living stipend
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Economics and Public Policy
- Nationality
- Asia
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20