The JFUNU Scholarships for MSc in Japan are available for applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance and who are admitted to the MSc in the sustainable program at the United Nations University - Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS).

The JFUNU Scholarships for MSc in Japan provide a monthly allowance of 120000 JPY for living expenses for a maximum of 24 months. The tuition fees may be waived for the scholarship recipients. 

However, travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/accident insurance costs must be covered by the student. 

The eligibility criteria for the JFUNU Scholarships for MSc in Japan are stated below:

1. A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution of higher education in a field related to sustainability (those who expect to receive a bachelor's degree or equivalent conferred before the entrance period of September 2024 may also apply)

2. A  GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to 70% on a 100% scale) for the bachelors degree earned

3. The minimum score requirements for English language qualifications required by UNU-IAS are: 600 in TOEFL- Paper Based Testing (PBT); 100 in TOEFL- Internet Based Testing (IBT); 7.0 in IELTS - Academic format. 

4. Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are not eligible for the scholarship. 

5. Applicants who are already enrolled in other postgraduate degree programs are not eligible. This includes those who have already obtained a masters degree at an instituition other than UNU-IAS. 

6. Applicants must not be recipients of other scholarships concurrently.