JISPA is a Scholarship for Young Officials
The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) is more than just a scholarship — it’s a gateway to becoming a future leader in economic policy.
The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) is a scholarship initiative aimed at developing future leaders in economic policymaking across Asia and the Pacific. Funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the program enables junior government officials from the region to pursue graduate studies in Japan. By equipping officials with advanced policy tools and knowledge, JISPA strengthens institutional capacity across the region, enabling their officials to design and execute economic policies that support sustainable growth and development
Since its inception in 1993, over 1,000 officials have been awarded the scholarship and many alumni serve in senior roles—such as governors, vice ministers, and other high-level policymakers—helping shape economic policy in their home countries.
