JICA JISR — Master's Scholarships in Japan for Syrian Refugees
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Amount
Covers living costs
Country
Japan
Level
Master's
Deadline
Closed. Usually closes around March estimated
About this scholarship
The Japanese Initiative for the future of Syrian Refugees (JISR), run by JICA with UNHCR, offers Master's study at Japanese universities in English to Syrian refugees: those in Jordan and Lebanon who are registered as refugees or known to UNHCR, and those in Türkiye recognised as refugees by the Turkish government.
More
About 6 places a year. JICA pays tuition at actual cost, a monthly living allowance during the Master's, the airfare to Japan, medical expenses and a Japanese language programme. Key fields: engineering, ICT, business administration, social science and health science. Applicants must be 22–39 and hold a Bachelor's degree. The 2026 call closed on 25 March 2026.
Who can apply
- You must live in: Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye
- Only for citizens of: Syria
- Only for refugees and asylum seekers
- Ages 22–39
Coverage & benefits
- ✓100% tuition coverage
- ✓Living costs covered
What it takes to get there
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