Dear Waseda University Partner Universities:

We are pleased to share with you that Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS) ‘Future Leader's Program for Regional Integration and Cooperation in Asia’ was selected for the International Priority Graduate Program (PGP) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan. The GSAPS welcomes applications from top students/alumni of our excellent partner universities.

- Eligibility requirement: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree (see application guide for details.)
- Duration of awards: 2 years for Master's program, 3 years for PhD program
- Award contents: Tuition fees, travel expenses, stipend (JPY160,000/month), etc.
- Number of awards: 6 mastger's students and 4 PhD students
- Application period: March 1-15, 2007

Attached please find program contents and guide to admission. The program contents can also be referred to at 'News & Events' of the GSAPS website（http://www.wiaps.waseda.ac.jp/default.asp?lang=EN）.

The objective of our ‘Future Leader's Program for Regional Integration and Cooperation in Asia’ is to develop leading researchers who will conduct research in various fields (such as politics, economics, society, culture and education) on the themes of regional integration and cooperation, and can proactively participate in policy making processes in governments or international organizations. We look forward to receiving lots of applications from your university.

Please note that this scholarship is only for those who are seeking for a master's degree or doctor's degree at Waseda University GSAPS. Exchange students are not subject to this scholarship.

Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Sincerely,

Application and inquiry to:

Kazumi Onouchi (Ms.)
‘Future Leader's Program for Regional Integration and Cooperation in Asia’
GSAPS Admissions Office, Waseda University
Nishi-Waseda Bldg. 7F, 1 - 21 -1 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo 169 -0051 Japan
Tel: +81-3-5286-3877 Fax: +81-3-5272-4533
E-mail: gsaps@list.waseda.jp
URL http://www.wiaps.waseda.ac.jp