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      "heading": "Master's Track Overview",
      "content": "- Program: Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) — Master's Track.\n- Components referenced: Orientation Program, Activities for Scholars, Math Test, JISPA e-Brochure for Master's Track."
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      "heading": "Eligibility Requirements",
      "content": "- Nationality: Nationals of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.\n- Employment and Nomination:\n  - Applicants must be employed by a central bank, ministry of economy, ministry of finance, ministry of planning/development, ministry of trade/commerce, tax administration, national statistics bureau, financial regulatory agencies, or similar government bodies.\n  - Officials working in other government areas that significantly influence macroeconomic policy formulation or implementation may also be considered.\n  - A strong nomination from the applicant’s government agency is required, submitted through a signed nomination and certification form confirming the agency’s support and assurance of reinstatement upon completion.\n- Education: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of formal education.\n- English Proficiency:\n  - Required: Equivalent TOEFL iBT 79-80 or IELTS Overall 6.0.\n  - Exemptions: Candidates from India, the Philippines, select Pacific Island Countries are exempt from submitting proof of language ability.\n- Commitment to National Development:\n  - Applicants must demonstrate a clear commitment to contributing to the development of their home country.\n  - If selected, applicants are required to return to their agency upon completion of their studies to utilize the knowledge and skills gained through JISPA.\n- Priority Candidates:\n  1. Under 36 years old\n  2. Have not obtained a Master’s Degree from outside their own country\n  3. Have a minimum of 2 years work experience in the public sector"
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      "heading": "Application Materials",
      "content": "- Required materials:\n  - Online Application Form\n  - Nomination and Certification Form from the Agency\n  - Statement of Purpose and Research Proposal\n  - Official Transcripts and Certified Copies of Diplomas/Degree Certificates\n  - Two Letters of Reference\n  - TOEFL/IELTS certificate if available"
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      "heading": "AY2027-28 Application Information",
      "content": "- Application Window: September 15–October 20, 2026.\n- Online Application Deadline: October 20, 2026, 23:59 JST.\n- Reference Letter Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026, 23:59 JST.\n- Prospective applicants are encouraged to review: Application Guidelines, Sample Application, Agency Nomination and Certification Form, AY2027-28 e-Brochure.\n- Recording: Online Briefing Session on the Master's Track.\n- Instruction: Prospective applicants are directed to access the Online Application."
    },
    {
      "heading": "Important Dates and Schedule (AY2027-28)",
      "content": "- Application Window: September 15 - October 20, 2026\n- Submission Due Date for Reference Letters: November 1, 2026\n- Math test (given to all eligible applicants): December 3, 2026\n- Interviews with selected applicants: Late-January to Late-February 2027\n- Notifications to selected and reserved candidates: March 11, 2027\n- Deadline to accept the scholarship: March 18, 2027\n- Reserve or stand-by applicants are called, if necessary: March 19, 2027\n- Visa application process: March-June 2027\n- JISPA Program Commences: July 2027\n- Arrival in Japan for Orientation Program: July 7-8, 2027\n- Orientation Program (OP) at the International University of Japan: July 9 to September 22, 2027\n- Moving to the University from the OP:\n  - GRIPS: September 23, 2027\n  - Hitotsubashi: Early-September, 20271\n  - IUJ: September 23, 20272\n  - UTokyo: September 23, 2027\n- Master’s Programs begin:\n  - GRIPS: October 1, 2027\n  - Hitotsubashi: Mid-September, 2027\n  - IUJ: October 1, 2027\n  - UTokyo: Late-September, 2027\n- Notes:\n  - HIT-JISPA scholars move to the university earlier, due to Hitotsubashi’s academic schedule.\n  - IUJ-JISPA scholars will remain at the IUJ.\n  - These dates are indicative, and subject to change."
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    "Program: Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) — Master's Track.",
    "Components referenced: Orientation Program, Activities for Scholars, Math Test, JISPA e-Brochure for Master's Track.",
    "Nationality: Nationals of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.",
    "Employment and Nomination:",
    "Education: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of formal education.",
    "English Proficiency:",
    "Commitment to National Development:",
    "Priority Candidates:",
    "Required materials:",
    "Application Window: September 15–October 20, 2026.",
    "Online Application Deadline: October 20, 2026, 23:59 JST.",
    "Reference Letter Submission Deadline: November 1, 2026, 23:59 JST.",
    "Prospective applicants are encouraged to review: Application Guidelines, Sample Application, Agency Nomination and Certification Form, AY2027-28 e-Brochure.",
    "Recording: Online Briefing Session on the Master's Track.",
    "Instruction: Prospective applicants are directed to access the Online Application.",
    "Application Window: September 15 - October 20, 2026",
    "Submission Due Date for Reference Letters: November 1, 2026",
    "Math test (given to all eligible applicants): December 3, 2026",
    "Interviews with selected applicants: Late-January to Late-February 2027",
    "Notifications to selected and reserved candidates: March 11, 2027",
    "Deadline to accept the scholarship: March 18, 2027",
    "Reserve or stand-by applicants are called, if necessary: March 19, 2027",
    "Visa application process: March-June 2027",
    "JISPA Program Commences: July 2027",
    "Arrival in Japan for Orientation Program: July 7-8, 2027",
    "Orientation Program (OP) at the International University of Japan: July 9 to September 22, 2027",
    "Moving to the University from the OP:",
    "Master’s Programs begin:",
    "Notes:",
    "**Agency Nomination and Certification Form**",
    "**Application Guidelines for Master’S Track Ay2027-28**",
    "**JISPA e-Brochure for Master's Track**",
    "**Japan-Imf Scholarship Program for Asia — Master’S Track Only**"
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