Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Japan
Tokyo
Overview
The Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme (Scholarship Programme) provides a grant covering travel, subsistence, admission, tuition and other approved expenses to enable promising young Customs officers from a developing country member of the WCO to undertake Master’s level studies at the Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) in Tokyo, Japan.
Details
Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) is one of the top private universities in Asia, located in the heart of metropolitan Tokyo, Japan.
Overview
Integrated education based on the Christian faith
Aoyama Gakuin boasts a proud history of over 135 years, its origins dating back to three schools founded by missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States. Since its foundation, maintaining its education firmly on the Christian faith, and it has developed into a comprehensive educational institution comprising schools from kindergarten through graduate school.
Aoyama Gakuin University mission
The university was founded in 1949 grounded on the original Aoyama Gakuin, offering an education in line with "the founding spirit" based on the Christian faith. From the point of fairness and equity, we aim to nurture individuals with a strong sense of social responsibility and morality based on "liberal arts education" in order to contribute to ever-changing society. We are also strongly committed to "language education" and "international exchange" to promote international understanding.
International exchange
Since the foundation of the university, American universities have been main partners for student exchange. In today’s globalizing world, partnerships are diversified and welcome international students from around the world. Our overseas liaison offices in Thailand and Taiwan have a central role of promoting us in Asia. Enriching short-term study abroad programs enable more students to enhance understanding of different cultures and broaden horizons which foster their growth.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility Requirements
- A candidate must be a customs officer of a developing member of the WCO with quality work experience of at least two years in the field of customs policy and administration in his/her home country.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in IPR border enforcement, and who are expected to work in the IPR-related section of their Customs administration after this Scholarship Programme.
- A candidate must be in good health and preferably under 40 years of age as of April 1, 2026.
- Individuals who have already been awarded a scholarship under the Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme in the past will not be entitled to apply for this Scholarship Programme.
- After the completion of the Programme, the candidates should continue to work in their home Customs administration for 3 years at least.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Coverage
- A monthly stipend covers accommodations, meals, transportations, and other expenses. It cannot be increased to cover family members, if any. The amount of stipend is subject to change according to the decision of the Japanese Government.*
- Admission and tuition fees.**
- Round-trip economy-class air tickets between your home country and Japan.
* The current amount of monthly stipend is 147,000 yen (as of 2025).
** The current amount of admission fee is 290,000 yen and the annual tuition fee is 917,000 yen (as of 2025).
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