About JDS Project

The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Program in Ghana, Nepal, and El Salvador, funded by the Government of Japan, and being executed by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) supports human resource development by providing young leaders from target countries with full scholarships for graduate degrees in top Japanese Universities.

JDS fellows are expected to contribute to the socio-economic development of their country, by actively engaging in policy formulation and implementation of social and economic development policies when they complete the program and return to their home country.

Through the JDS program, young leaders are also able to understand the Japanese society, learn about mutual interests and work towards common goals. The JDS program, encouraging academic exchange in various fields, also acts as a tool for strengthening bilateral relations.

Testimonial

Claims Auditor, National Health Insurance Authority, Ghana

Masters Program: Graduate School of International Relations, International University of Japan, 2014-2016.

PhD Program: International Development Corporation, Hiroshima University, 2020-2023.

Gokarna Mani Duwadee

Secretary, Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation.

University: Meiji University, Graduate School of Governance Studies, 2016-2018

Benefits

What will be supported by the JDS Scholarship Programme?
The JDS Scholarship Programme provides you with:

  • Round trip air ticket (between your country and Japan) and other transportation fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Arrival allowance
  • Admission and tuition fees for graduate school
  • Housing preparation allowance
  • Monthly allowance for living costs in Japan
  • Other permissible allowances (e.g. books, domestic travelling, seminar fees)
  • Shipping allowance
  • Your dependents may be accompanied to Japan, but their travel costs and expenses will NOT be covered.

To learn more about the JDS programme in your county : Ghana, Nepal, El Salvador
Ghana El Salvador          Nepal

To learn more about the overview of the JDS Programme:
JICA Website (External Link)

What’s new!

Sep 01, 2023

nepal

Applications for both Master’s and Doctoral Programmes are now open.

Sep 01, 2023

elsalvadorghana

Intake 2024 for Ghana and El Salvador will be notified in due course.