Who is Eligible?

1. Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of Ghana.
2. Age: Up to 41 years old as of 1^st April, 2026.
3. Academic background: Bachelor’s Degree or above
4. Work Experience:
   • at least 3 years of work experience as a full-time public servant.
   • at least 4 years of work experience as a full-time staff before departure for Japan for civil servants and LGS.
   • at least 4 years of work experience as a full-time staff before the deadline for submission of application for Bank of Ghana and GRA.
   • at least 4 years of work experience as a full-time staff after receiving Bachelor’s degree before departure for Japan for Ghana Health Service.
5. Target Organizations:
   

   2026 List of Target Organizations (in alphabetical order)
   BOG	Bank of Ghana
   GHS	Ghana Health Service
   GIPC	Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
   GIS	Ghana Immigration Service
   GRA	Ghana Revenue Authority
   GSS	Ghana Statistical Service
   LGS	Local Government Service
   MEST	Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
   MFA	Ministry of Foreign Affairs
   MINTER	Ministry of Interior
   MLGCRA	Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
   MLNR	Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
   MoCDTI	Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations
   MoEGT	Ministry of Energy and Green Transition
   MOF	Ministry of Finance
   MOFA	Ministry of Food and Agriculture
   MoGCSP	Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
   MOH	Ministry of Health
   MOTAI	Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
   MRH	Ministry of Roads and Highways
   NDPC	National Development Planning Commission
   OAGMoJ	Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice
   OHCS	Office of the Head of Civil Service
   OOP	Office of the President

6. Applicants must have strong willingness to work for the development of Ghana on their return home.
7. Applicants must be in good health both mentally and physically.
8. Applicants must be sufficiently proficient in English to study in Japan.

Who is ineligible?

1. Persons who are currently receiving, planning to receive or who have previously acquired a master’s degree after studying abroad on a scholarship awarded through other foreign assistance are ineligible.