Bangladesh: Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)

Overview

The Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Program in Bangladesh has been started since 2001. Up to now, a total of 183 fellows have been sent to Japan under the program and another 15 fellows will be sent in August 2011.
JDS Program is now inviting potential applicants who understand its aims and are interested in 2 year master degree program at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2012-2013.The program will be instructed in English. The number of dispatches is 15 per year.

Sub-Program/ Component and Accepting University

The JDS Program consists of "Sub-Program" and "Component" as the priority field of study, which correspond to and deal with the target priority issues for the social and economic development of Bangladesh. The fellows of the JDS Program in Bangladesh are selected from the "BCS Cadre Officials and Bangladesh Bank Class-1 Officers" whose mission is closely related to the "Sub-Program" and "Component". This approach gives its most importance on "Selection and Concentration" on the target priority development issues, securing further effectiveness and efficiencies of the program.

Sub-Program	Component	Accepting University
1. Advancement of Governance	1-1. Public Administration(PDF / 55KB)	Yamaguchi University, Graduate School of Economics(PDF / 92KB)
		Meiji University, Graduate School of Governance Studies (PDF / 110KB)
		Kyushu University, Graduate School of Law (PDF / 57KB)
	1-2. Economics(PDF / 50KB)	Ritsumeikan University, Graduate School of Economics(PDF / 104KB)
		Hiroshima University, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation(PDF / 106KB)
	1-3. Environmental Policy(PDF / 41KB)	University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences(PDF / 116KB)
2. International Relations	2-1. International Relations(PDF / 40KB)	International University of Japan, Graduate School of International Relations (PDF / 93KB)

» Please find whole figure of the framework of JDS Program in Bangladesh here.(PDF / 11KB)

Eligible Applicants

• 1. Nationality: Bangladesh Nationals;
• 2. Age: Below Forty (40) as of April 1, 2012 (Born on/after April 2, 1972);
• 3. Academic Background: Completed sixteen (16) years of school education with at least Bachelor's degree. At least two (2) First Divisions or equivalent with no Third Division;
• 4. Work Experience:
  [ for BCS Cadre Officials ]
  1) Public Administration, Economics, Environmental Policy and International Relations: To be a confirmed member of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Cadre for at least two (2) years of work experience as full-time employee in Government Service;
  [ for Bangladesh Bank Class-1 Officers ]
  2) Economics and Environmental Policy: To be a Bangladesh Bank Class-1 Officers for at least two (2) years of work experience as full-time employee in Bangladesh Bank;
• 5. Permission:
  • 1) Applicants must obtain permission for their appropriate department or person (Prescribed Form).
  • 2) Applicants from BCS Cadres are required to complete necessary Foundation Training Course by April 1, 2012 and eligible to get the deputation for full period of preparatory orientation as well as study in Japan before departure for Japan.
  • 3) Applicants from Bangladesh Bank are required to be eligible to get the deputation for full period of preparatory orientation as well as study in Japan before departure for Japan.
• 7. English: To have a good command of both written and spoken English (preferably IELTS 6.0, CBT (Computer-Based TOEFL) 213, PBT (Paper Based TOEFL) 550 or above;
• 8. Health: Must be mentally and physically in good health;
• 9. Ineligibility:
  • 1) Applicants who have been awarded or are scheduled to receive other scholarship of master's degree program.
  • 2) Applicants who have been taken a master's degree overseas.
  • 3) Military personnel and military civilian employees registered on the active list or those who temporarily leave from the active list.

Application & Selection Procedures

1. JDS Selection Schedule in Bangladesh

• August 14, 2011: Start of Public Announcement
• October 13, 2011: Deadline of Submission of Application Form and Required Documents
• November 25 and 26, 2011: English and Basic Mathematics Examination
• Late November, 2011: First Selection (Screening the documents) by University
• Mid January, 2012: Second Selection (Interview) by Accepting University
• Early February, 2012: Third Selection (Interview) by Operating Committee
• Late February, 2012: Notification to final successful candidates
• June - August, 2012: Pre-departure Orientation (mandatory)
• August, 2012: Departure for Japan

2. Application Deadline

October 13, 2011 to the JICE JDS project Office in Bangladesh

Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.

Download of Application Guideline and Application Documents

1. Application Guideline

2. Application Documents

Note

1. Research plan

Before an applicant writes the research plan, it is recommended to study "University Information" closely to make sure if the university has curriculums and faculty members relevant to your research plan. Applicants can acquire more information in the website of each university or visit JICE JDS Project Office.
The research plan should be in connection with the Component and Research Area, the program of applying university and the future career plan in Government Service or Bangladesh Bank after returning to Bangladesh.
Please refer to 'Guidelines for Writing a Research Plan' in the Application Guidelinesfor detail.

Inquiry

JICE JDS Project Office in Bangladesh

L-261, The Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, 107, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh
TEL: 02-8140401ext. 4261, 4973 *New Office Phone Number
Email:
[Office Hours: Sunday to Thursday 09:00 to 12:00, 14:00 to 17:00]

http://jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/bangladesh/


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