## Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA)](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/important-notes)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/important-notes/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/important-notes/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/important-notes/bundle-manifest.json)

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### Scholarship Conduct Policies
- The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) requires scholars to uphold the highest standards of conduct as representatives of their home country and agency: professional behavior, courtesy, integrity, and respect for others.
- Any form of misconduct is strictly prohibited.
- Full participation in academic courses and JISPA activities is required.
- Scholars must maintain good academic standing and comply with university rules and Japanese law.
- Violations may result in dismissal or loss of the scholarship.
- After completing the program, scholars are required to return to their home agency and apply the knowledge and skills gained.
- Relevant scholar guidance documents include: Scholars Guidelines and Code of Conduct; One-Year Program; Two-Year Program.

### Health Requirements
- Scholars must be in good physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Any health issues affecting studies must be immediately reported to the IMF Scholarship Manager and university.
- A comprehensive medical examination must be completed before arrival in Japan; costs are covered by the fixed pre-arrival allowance.
- Scholars must enroll in the insurance package designated by the host university.
- The designated insurance covers most medical expenses, excluding those related to pre-existing conditions.
- Scholars will pay insurance premiums from their monthly stipend.

### Scholars with Families
- No financial or logistical support is provided for family members, including visa application.
- Scholars must obtain prior approval from the university to bring family.
- All additional costs for family members (travel, insurance, medical care, housing, etc.) are the scholar’s responsibility.
- Due to the Orientation Program’s residential learning environment, scholars are requested not to bring family members during the Orientation Program (OP).
- Scholars must obtain prior approval from their respective universities to bring family after the OP.

### Scholarship Duration and Renewal
- JISPA offers scholarships for both one-year and two-year master’s degree programs at its partner universities.
- For one-year master’s programs, scholarship support is provided for the duration of the program.
- For two-year master’s programs, scholarships are initially awarded for one year and will be renewed for the second year based on academic performance and university recommendation.

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## Content in this bundle

- **JAPAN-IMF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASIA 2026-27 — Master’s Track, One-Year Program: Scholar Guidelines and Code of Conduct**
  - [JAPAN-IMF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASIA 2026-27 — Master’s Track, One-Year Program: Scholar Guidelines and Code of Conduct (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/oap/jispa/2026/3-guidelines-and-code-of-conduct-2026-one-year-program.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [JAPAN-IMF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASIA 2026-27 — Master’s Track, One-Year Program: Scholar Guidelines and Code of Conduct (PDF)](/-/media/files/oap/jispa/2026/3-guidelines-and-code-of-conduct-2026-one-year-program.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **Scholar Guidelines and Code of Conduct — JAPAN-IMF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASIA 2026-27 Master’s Track, Two-Year Program**
  - [Scholar Guidelines and Code of Conduct — JAPAN-IMF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASIA 2026-27 Master’s Track, Two-Year Program (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/oap/jispa/2026/3-guidelines-and-code-of-conduct-2026-two-year-program.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [Scholar Guidelines and Code of Conduct — JAPAN-IMF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASIA 2026-27 Master’s Track, Two-Year Program (PDF)](/-/media/files/oap/jispa/2026/3-guidelines-and-code-of-conduct-2026-two-year-program.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}
- **Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) — Introduction**
  - [Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) — Introduction (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/oap/jispa/jispa-e-brochure.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) — Introduction (PDF)](/-/media/files/oap/jispa/jispa-e-brochure.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}

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## References

- [JISPA](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home)
- [Master's Track Overview](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/master-track)
- [Why JISPA](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/why-jispa)
- [Partner Universities](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/pertner-univ)
- [Orientation Program](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/orientation-program)
- [Activities for Scholars](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/activities-for-scholars)
- [Funding and Benefits](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/funding-and-benefits)
- [Applications](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/application)
- [Math Test](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/math-test)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/resrep/oap-home/jispa-home/important-notes_