Japan Government Scholarship in Marine Plastic Abatement at Asian Institute of Technology
Government of Japan
Master’s Degree
Deadline: 30 June 2020 (Annual)
Study in: Thailand
Course starts August 2020
Brief description:
The Asian Institute of Technology is offering the Japan Government scholarship for a 1-year Master’s course of study in Marine Plastic Abatement, a replacement Master’s course of a study launched in AY 2020 (August 2020 start), designed to coach a replacement generation of Asian environmental leaders and leaders from developing countries, to combat the ocean plastic litter problem through advanced technologies and sound management practices. The scholarship is funded by the Japanese government. this is often one-time support.
As the top 6 countries within the world that discharge the foremost plastic debris into the ocean are in Asia, this scholarship serves to empower young Asian practitioners, social entrepreneurs, officials, and professionals who can play significant roles within the marine plastic abatement, which may be a key for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This scholarship from Japan is to support the “MARINE Initiative” unveiled at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019, aimed toward reducing additional pollution by marine plastic litter to zero by 2050.
Host Institution(s):
School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD), Asian Institute of Technology
Level/Field(s) of study:
Master’s degree in Marine Plastic Abatement
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Students from developing countries
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship covers tuition and registration fees and provides bursary and accommodation allowances. It also covers medical insurance, visa renewal fee, research grant, and return airfare from the home country.
Eligibility:
How to apply
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.
