{"id":2137,"date":"2026-01-27T17:09:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/?p=2137"},"modified":"2026-01-27T17:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T12:09:12","slug":"how-to-study-in-japan-with-the-resona-bank-scholarship-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/guides\/how-to-study-in-japan-with-the-resona-bank-scholarship-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study in Japan With the Resona Bank Scholarship 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The UNU Resona Bank <\/strong>Scholarship <\/a>2026 <\/strong>enables talented international students to pursue a Master\u2019s degree (MSc in Sustainability)<\/strong> at the United Nations University \u2013 Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (<\/strong>UNU-IAS<\/a>)<\/strong> in Tokyo, Japan<\/strong>. UNU-IAS awards this scholarship to help you cover tuition and living costs so you can focus fully on your academic and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Resona Bank Scholarship 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UNU-IAS offers the Resona Bank Scholarship<\/strong> as one of multiple competitive funding options for students admitted to the MSc in Sustainability program. UNU-IAS considers all eligible applicants automatically when they submit their MSc application \u2014 you do not<\/strong> need a separate scholarship form. The Resona Bank Scholarship awards support for tuition, monthly living expenses, and travel costs so you can study in Japan with financial peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Choose The Resona Bank Scholarship 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should choose the Resona Bank Scholarship because it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Pays your full tuition fees<\/strong> for the two-year MSc in Sustainability program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Provides a monthly living stipend of JPY 130,000<\/strong> to support your daily expenses during study (for up to 24 months).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Covers travel costs<\/strong> to and from Japan up to JPY 260,000, helping you manage relocation expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lets you study at a United Nations research institute<\/strong> focused on global sustainability challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Enhances your academic profile and career opportunities through interdisciplinary training and UN-aligned research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Resona Bank Scholarship 2026 Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Host Country:<\/strong> Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Host Institution:<\/strong> United Nations University \u2013 Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Scholarship Name:<\/strong> Resona Bank Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Study Level:<\/strong> Master\u2019s (Postgraduate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Program:<\/strong> MSc in Sustainability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Coverage:<\/strong> Full tuition fee waiver; JPY 130,000 monthly stipend; travel cost support (up to JPY 260,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Application Deadline:<\/strong> February 01, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Program Start:<\/strong> September 2026 (typical UNU-IAS academic year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Eligible Applicants:<\/strong> Students from developing countries on the OECD DAC list<\/strong> who gain admission to UNU-IAS and show financial need<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Scholarship Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Full tuition coverage<\/strong> \u2014 UNU-IAS pays your tuition fees in full.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Monthly living stipend of JPY 130,000<\/strong> \u2014 UNU-IAS provides this allowance for up to 24 months to help you cover living costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Travel cost support<\/strong> \u2014 UNU-IAS pays travel expenses to and from Japan up to JPY 260,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Opportunity to focus fully on academic research<\/strong> in an internationally focused sustainability program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        You must meet all<\/strong> of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Gain admission<\/strong> to the MSc in Sustainability at UNU-IAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Come from a developing country<\/strong> on the latest OECD DAC list of ODA recipients<\/strong> and demonstrate genuine financial need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Have an interest in the broader work of the United Nations<\/strong> and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Not living in Japan<\/strong> on a working visa at the time of application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Not hold another postgraduate degree<\/strong> (including a previous master\u2019s) \u2014 i.e., pursue your first<\/em> master\u2019s degree at UNU-IAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Not hold another concurrent scholarship<\/strong> during your MSc program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          UNU-IAS will assess your scholarship eligibility using your main MSc application<\/strong> materials. Prepare the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Completed UNU-IAS MSc in Sustainability application<\/strong> (including transcript, CV, personal statement, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Proof of nationality<\/strong> from your home country (OECD DAC list).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Financial need documentation<\/strong> that shows your financial situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Any additional documents<\/strong> that UNU-IAS requests after reviewing your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            You do not submit a separate form for the Resona Bank Scholarship \u2014 UNU-IAS evaluates you automatically when you apply for the MSc program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Application Process & Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Choose the MSc in Sustainability<\/strong> at UNU-IAS and check all admission requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Prepare your academic and financial documents<\/strong> (transcripts, CV, statement of purpose).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Submit your MSc admission application<\/strong> by UNU-IAS\u2019s deadline (typically early 2026).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. UNU-IAS will review your application automatically for scholarship eligibility<\/strong> \u2014 no separate scholarship form required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            5. Receive your admission and scholarship decision<\/strong> around spring 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            6. Accept your offer<\/strong> and prepare for study in Tokyo (visa, housing, travel).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            7. Begin your MSc in Sustainability<\/strong> with your scholarship benefits in place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              The UNU Resona Bank Scholarship 2026 enables talented international students to pursue a Master\u2019s degree (MSc in Sustainability) at the United Nations University \u2013 Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) in Tokyo, Japan. UNU-IAS awards this scholarship to help you cover tuition and living costs so you can focus fully on your academic […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2125,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2137","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2137","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2137"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2137\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2139,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2137\/revisions\/2139"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2137"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2137"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/edunation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2137"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}