Japan Human Resource Development Scholarships (JDS) for Developing Countries in Asia
Last updated: 12 Aug 2013 |
Japanese Government
Masters (MS) Degree
Masters (MS) Degree
Deadline: Sept-Oct 2013 (annual)
Study in: Japan
Next course starts Aug-Oct 2014
Study in: Japan
Next course starts Aug-Oct 2014
Brief description:
The
JDS Program aims to provide nationalities of Kyrgyz Republic, Myanmar,
Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of
Tajikistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Cambodia with opportunities for
academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions under the
Grant Aid assistance by Government of Japan. The JDS fellows are sent
to Japanese higher educational institutions to pursue a Master’s
Degree.
The JDS
Program targets young government officers for public sector,
researchers, and others with potential to play leadership roles in their
specialties after return to each country as well as to become leaders
in their homeland in the 21st century.
Host Institution(s):
Selected Universities in Japan
Field of studies:
Depending
on the country, the field of studies supported include: Public
Administration, Business Administration, Economics and Finance, Law,
Public Policy, International Relations, Information Technology,
Industrial Development and other related fields
Number of Awards:
Varies
Target group:
Nationals
of Kyrgyz Republic, Myanmar, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of
Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Cambodia.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The
scholarship shall include institution expenses (tuition fees, admission
fees), traveling and seminar allowance, book allowance, arrival
allowance, accommodation allowance, daily expenses, shipping allowance,
etc. For more information, please read the terms and conditions of the
scholarship (link found below).
Eligibility:
See the country-specific eligibility requirements in their respective websites (links found below).
Application instructions:
It
is important to visit the country-specific websites for detailed
information on how to apply for this scholarship. Application forms can
also be downloaded from the official websites.
Website:
Official Scholarship Websites (country specific): http://jds-scholarship.org/
