Japanese Company JERA has established the ‘JERA Asia Scholarship’ and is now receiving applications from Asian countries like Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam.  

Master's students can apply for the scholarship at the International University of Japan (IUJ) till March 25, 2021, said a press release. 
JERA and Summit are partners in the energy and power business in Bangladesh. 

JERA Chairman Toshihiro Sano commented, “We already contribute to the economic development in Asian countries through our energy and infrastructure business, and hope that recipients of the newly established ‘JERA Asia Scholarship’ will go on to play key roles in the future economic development of these countries.”

The scholarship includes 100 per cent admission fee, 100 per cent tuition fee at International University of Japan for the two-year Masters programme and JPY 150,000 monthly stipend (equivalent to Tk 1 lakh 22 thousand only). 

By providing financial assistance for international students studying in Japan, the ‘JERA Asia Scholarship' aims to support the development of talented people who will contribute to the future economic development of Asian countries, the statement further said.

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