National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) / Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Partnership Program (JJ/WBGSP) · National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)
JJ/WBGSP scholarship at GRIPS (Tokyo), Master Tax Course
- Deadline
- 100 days left
- Funding
- Fully funded · 306,910 JPY per month
- Level
- Master’s
- Country
- Japan
- Language
- English
This is a JJ/WBGSP scholarship for the Tax Course of GRIPS’ Public Finance Program, aimed at full-time tax officials from eligible countries. The scholarship covers tuition, a monthly stipend of JPY 306,910, round-trip travel, and health insurance. The application starts at GRIPS, then shortlisted files are sent to the World Bank for final selection.
Verified on 31 October 2026
A JJ/WBGSP scholarship for the Tax Course of GRIPS' Public Finance Program (instruction in English), for full-time tax officials with at least three years' experience: tuition, monthly stipend JPY306,910, travel and health insurance covered; call announced, deadline 19 February 2027. Applications close on 19 February 2027, that is in 100 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Nationalité ou résidence dans un pays éligible
Procédure JJ/WBGSP via GRIPS
“Those seeking a JJ/WBGSP Participating Program scholarship must first apply for admission to GRIPS. GRIPS will make a short list of candidates and send it to the World Bank for the final selection. The shortlisted candidates will be required to submit online application directly to the World Bank.”
Fonctionnaire fiscal à temps plein
“Be full-time government tax officials from developing countries.”
Compétence en anglais
“Applicants must be proficient in English (admission priority will be given to applicants who have a test score of TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS Academic 6.0 or higher).”
Required degree
“Irrespective of the funding source, eligibility for admission to the Public Finance Program consists of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized, accredited university of the highest standard.”
Expérience professionnelle minimale
“Have at least three years of work experience prior to the application deadline in tax policy and administration”
Assets
Engagement de carrière
“Show promise of continuing his/her career in tax policy and administration.”
Watch points
Liste des pays éligibles JJ/WBGSP
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Obligation de retour et restriction doctorat
“You are expected to continue your career in tax policy and administration in your country at the conclusion of your studies ... you cannot expect to enter a Ph.D. program for at least three years after completing your master’s study at GRIPS.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is “shortlisted”: the application does not stop at the GRIPS submission. The real risk is assuming admission and the scholarship move together, when the World Bank only steps in after GRIPS has already made an initial cut. The right move is to prepare a file that works on both levels, with a clear proof of employment, recommendation letters focused on tax policy work, and English test scores sent officially. Prepare the longer-to-obtain documents now and secure the official test score submission before the cycle opens.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: Announced2027
Date limite pour l'envoi des documents de soutien au format papier au bureau des admissions de GRIPS (PF/supporting documents)
What is actually funded
- TuitionFrais d'inscription, frais d'admission et frais de scolarité, payés directement à GRIPS par la Banque mondiale (JJ/WBGSP)
- Living stipend306,910 JPY per month
- Application fee, admission fee and tuitionPayés directement à GRIPS par la Banque mondiale pour les bénéficiaires JJ/WBGSP
- TravelBillet en classe économique de votre pays vers le Japon à l'entrée et de retour à l'achèvement des études
- Living allowanceStipend mensuel JPY306,910 destiné à couvrir dépenses courantes, assurance, etc.; ne peut être augmenté pour les personnes à charge
Also covered: Health insurance
Not covered: Frais divers (WCO customs course distinct) · Personnes à charge
Countries covered
Nationals of countries eligible for the JJ/WBGSP can apply, subject to admission to GRIPS’ Tax Course. The key reading point is the combination of profile and final selection: being a full-time tax official with at least three years of experience remains decisive, and TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS Academic 6.0 are used for admission priority. Candidates shortlisted by GRIPS then go to the World Bank, and beneficiaries must continue their career in their home country after the studies. The scholarship does not lead straight into a PhD: you must wait at least three years after the master’s degree.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
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Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Deux lettres de recommandationUtiliser le formulaire désigné; écrites par des enseignants ou superviseurs familiers de vos capacités académiques/professionnelles
- Preuve officielle de compétence en anglais (TOEFL iBT ou IELTS Academic)TOEFL iBT: 79/120 requis pour priorité; IELTS Academic: 6.0 requis; rapports officiels doivent être envoyés depuis le centre de test
- Preuve d'emploi (si employé)Document requis si vous êtes actuellement employé, pour attester du statut professionnel; non requis pour nouveaux diplômés ou non employés
- Autres documents financiers (si autofinancé)Relevé financier prouvant la capacité à financer les études si vous financez vous-même ou par d'autres bailleurs
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What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
La Tax Course du Public Finance Program de GRIPS figure dans la liste des programmes participants du JJ/WBGSP pour 2027.
Method: Recoupement entre la page du JJ/WBGSP 'Participating Programs for 2027' de la Banque mondiale et la page programme de GRIPS · 31 October 2026
Les dates de deadline spécifiques pour le Public Finance (PF) sont publiées dans le Guide de candidature GRIPS_AppGuide_2027rev.pdf (supporting documents: 19 février 2027).
Method: Lecture du PDF 'GRIPS_AppGuide_2027rev.pdf' (Application for Applicants Residing Outside Japan 2027-2028) · 31 October 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (worldbank.org)Primary source
- Page de candidature (grips.ac.jp)Application page
- Liste des pays éligibles (projects.worldbank.org)Secondary source
Master's cohort
Prepare three master's applications with a group
The deadline for this scholarship is 19 February 2027. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.
Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.
These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.