About JDS Project

The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Program in El Salvador, Ghana, India, Nepal, and Solomon Islands, foster exceptional human resources capable of working to resolve various development challenges in the recipient countries in the future by imparting advanced expertise to JDS Fellows through studying at Japanese universities. JDS contributes to strengthen the partnership between Japan and the recipient country by graduating a wide range of Fellows who have deep understanding about Japan.

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

Home Secretary
Ministry of Home Affairs

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 : El Salvador, Ghana, India, Nepal, Solomon Islands.
El Salvador Ghana          India Nepal Solomon Islands

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

What’s new!

Sep 20, 2024

ghana

Online application starts from 16th October to 6th November.

Sep 01, 2024

elsalvadorghanaindianepal

Applications for the JDS Scholarship (Intake 2025) will open soon.

Jan 19, 2024

nepal

Application for the doctoral programme is now closed.

Jan 08, 2024

nepal

Application documents for the doctoral program are now being accepted.