Other Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Scholarships

JICA Scholarships

About JICA Scholarships

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) sponsors a number of scholarships for those interested in pursuing higher studies in Japan. Please see the information below for the following JICA scholarships available for eligible candidates who wish to study in one of Ritsumeikan University’s graduate schools.
For those interested in JICA's African Business Education (ABE) Initiative for Youth and SDGs Global Leaders Course, however, detailed information can be found on our separate ABE Initiative and SDGs Global Leaders Course page here.


Long Term Capacity Development Program for Myanmar Private Sector (LCDP)

The application period for this scholarship has ended.
The Long Term Capacity Development Program for Myanmar Private Sector (LCDP) is a program developed to offer opportunities to young adults from Myanmar to study at Japanese universities and to help them build their people networks. Interested persons from Myanmar should seek information from the Myanmar Japan Center and/or JICA’s regional office in Myanmar.
JICA Myanmar homepage
Myanmar Japan Center homepage

1. Applicable Graduate Schools


2. Application Procedures

Please follow the instructions contained within the Application Guidelines linked below.

  • Application Guidelines for Degree-Seeking Students: To be uploaded later

  • Additional Supporting Information
    • Please review our Researcher Database to assist with finding potential research supervisors.
    • For more information about the Japan International Cooperation Agency, please visit their home page: https://www.jica.go.jp/english/index.html
    • For more information about graduate programs we offer in English and Japanese, please see our admissions page: https://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/admissions/
    • If you have questions about the application process, please contact the International Center at: cger-bkc (at) st.ritsumei.ac.jp

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