{"id":3447,"date":"2012-04-17T00:58:43","date_gmt":"2012-04-17T00:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=3447"},"modified":"2012-05-01T18:08:12","modified_gmt":"2012-05-01T18:08:12","slug":"japan-un-scholarships-in-sustainability-development-and-peace-at-the-united-nations-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=3447","title":{"rendered":"Japan-UN Scholarships in Sustainability, Development and Peace at the United Nations University"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance and who are granted admissions to UNU-ISP.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Host Institution(s):\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace, Japan<\/p>\n

Field of study:\u00a0<\/strong>Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace<\/p>\n

Target group:\u00a0<\/strong>Citizens from developing countries<\/p>\n

The JFUNU scholarship covers the full tuition fees, and provides a monthly allowance of 150,000 JPY* for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. Travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health\/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student.<\/p>\n

Applicants for\u00a0the Master of Science in Sustainability, Development, and Peace are required to have\u00a0met the following\u00a0requirements by the application deadline\u00a0in order to be considered:<\/p>\n

1. A completed bachelor\u2019s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university or institution of higher education<\/strong><\/p>\n

Those who expect to graduate and have a bachelor\u2019s degree or its equivalent conferred before enrolment may also apply.<\/p>\n

2. A particular interest and career aspiration in at least one of the following thematic areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n