- Applications for the JDS Program must be submitted online through the application form provided on The Admissions Office (TAO), a web application system operated by TAO Co., Ltd. Please make sure to carefully read the TAO Online Application Manual available in 7. Download Documents for instructions on how to create an account, how to use the system, and other important notes.
In addition, you can find video tutorials below explaining: How to create a TAO account, How to access the input screen after logging in/re-logging in, Detailed explanation of the input screen and important notes.
Be sure to watch all three tutorials, especially tutorials 2 and 3, which are indispensable.1. How to Create a TAO Account 2. How to access the input screen after logging in/re-logging in 3. Detailed explanation of the input screen and important notes - Access the online application form from the JDS Ghana Official Website and submit the application documents online before 0:00 am 6th November 2025.
- Please refer to the Application Guidelines during completion and ensure submission of a full set of application documents.
- Send Prescribed Form 1 to the HR Director as a Referee. The Referee must send it directly to the JDS Office via email (ghana.jds@jds21.com) or give it to the applicant in a signed and sealed envelope with the organisational stamp. Prescribed Form 1 sent by the applicant via email will NOT be accepted.
- Submit hard copies of the following documents to the JDS Ghana Project Office one week after the deadline of applications. You may send them by bus transport/courier. (Kobe U, IUJ, Ritsumeikan U, ICU.)
- *Certified copy of your degree certificates (bachelor and above) *A certified copy which is duly certified by your university or the Commissioner of Oaths.
- Original or certified copy of your transcripts (bachelor and above)
- Original reference letter required. (For Ritsumeikan U.)
- Original Proof of English Language Skill of JDS Scholarship Applicants (Prescribed Form 4) (For Ritsumeikan U.)
The application deadline is 5th November(Wed), 2025.
Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and/or incomplete application documents will NOT be accepted.
A. Application Guidelines
- Application Guidelines download: PDF
B. Application Documents
| No | Documents | Remarks |
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| 1 | Application Form for Master Level with a photo |
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| Research Plan (Item 7) |
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| 2 | Confidential Statement of Reference for Master Level | (Prescribed Form 1)
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| 3 | Bachelor / Certificate of Degree | A certified copy which is duly certified by your university or the Commissioner of Oaths. |
| 4 | Official Transcript (University-level) | A certified copy which is duly certified by your university or the Commissioner of Oaths or the original of the official transcript from your university. |
| 5 | Identification Document (ID) | Upload a copy of valid Passport or National ID issued by the National Identification Authority for Ghanaians if you don’t have a passport. |
| 6 | Proof of English Language Skill of JDS Scholarship Applicants, or Certificate of English Proficiency from University (For Kobe U., Ritsumeikan U.) | (Prescribed Form 4)
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| 7 | English Language Test Score (If you have any) (For ICU) | Upload an original copy of your English language test score (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). Test results shouldn’t be more than two years. (as of April, next year.) |
| 8 | Certificate of English Proficiency from University or test score (TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS) (For Nagasaki U.) |
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| 9 | Appointment Letter |
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Download Documents
- Reference form from your HR director (Prescribed Form 1)
download : Word PDF
- Proof of your English language skill (Prescribed Form 4)(For Kobe U. and Ritsumeikan U.)
download : Word PDF
- TAO Online Application Manual : PDF
- Educational Background Sheet / Work Experience Sheet : EXCEL
☆Please access the Online application portal from the JDS Ghana Official Website.
