Japanese Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) for Developing Countries in Asia

Overview

The JDS Scholarship Program is to provide nationalities of Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Kyrgyz, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Tajikistan with opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions under the Grant Aid assistance by Government of Japan. The Human Resource Development Scholarship Program (JDS) is designed to support the developing countries that have a high demand for human resource development in legislation, economy, management and international relations.

The purpose of the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) program is to support human resource development in countries that receive Japanese grant aid, targeting highly capable, young government officials and others who are expected to engage in formulating and implementing social and economic development plans and to become leaders in their countries.

JDS fellows shall contribute to an expanded and enhanced foundation for bilateral relations between their countries and Japan as persons having well-rounded knowledge of Japan.

JDS fellows will acquire expert knowledge, conduct research, and build human networks in the master degree program at Japanese universities, and are expected to use such knowledge to take an active role in solving practical problems of the social and economic development issues that their countries are facing.


Target Group

Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Kyrgyz, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Tajikistan.

The JDS Program targets young government officers for public sector, researchers, business people and others with the potential to play leadership roles in their specialties after return to each country as well as to become leaders in their homeland in the 21st century.

Scholarship Value

JDS covers full tuition fees to university, living expenses, air ticket, research and other expenses.

Fields of Study

This Program is implemented by the related Ministry of the respective countries, Government of Japan and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). These JDS fellows have been sent to Japanese higher educational institutions to study the following subjects, depending on the targeted countries:

• Law-Public policy/Administration
• Economics-Business Administration
• International Relations
• Agriculture/Rural Development,Agricultural Policy
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Educational Administration
• Health Administration
• Engineering
• Infrastructure Management
• Industrial Development-Environmental Policy

Academic Institutions

Doshisha University, Hiroshima University, Hitotsubashi University, International Christian University, International University of Japan, Keio University, Kobe University, Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Meiji University, Nagoya University, Osaka University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Ritsumeikan University, Tokai University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Toyo University, University of Tsukuba, Waseda University and Yamaguchi University.

Application (how to apply) for JDS Program (2012-2013) Scholarship

For details about the JDS application, please select your country below:

1. JDS Program for Bangladesh
2. JDS Program for Cambodia
3. JDS Program for China
4. JDS Program for Kyrgyz
5. JDS Program for Laos
6. JDS Program for Mongolia
7. JDS Program for Philippines
8. JDS Program for Sri Lanka
9. JDS Program for Tajikistan
10. JDS Program for Uzbekistan
11. JDS Program for Vietnam

Official website: http://jice.org/

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Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) for Cambodia

Overview

[JDS Scholarships for Cambodians] The Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) program has been started in the Kingdom of Cambodia since 2000. Up to day, total of 248 Cambodian fellows have been sent to Japan under the program.

The objective of JDS Program is to support human resource development of Cambodia, targeting highly capable, young government officials who are expected to engage formulating and implementing social and economic development plans and becomes leaders after earning Master's degree (English course) in Japan.

The JDS program is now inviting Cambodian potential applicants who understand its aims and are interested in 1-2.5 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 24 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 the Kingdom of Cambodia. The fellows of the JDS program in the Kingdom of Cambodia are selected from the "Target Organizations" 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 (Target Priority Area)	Component (Development Issues)		Accepting University Graduate School	Slot
1. Realization of Sustainable Economic Growth and a Stable Society	1-1. Promoting Good Governance	1-1-1.Legal and Judicial Development(PDF / 46KB)	Nagoya University, Graduate School of Law (PDF / 291KB)	3
		1-1-2. Improving local and central administrative functions(PDF / 57KB)	International University of Japan, Graduate School of International Relations(PDF / 162KB)	2
		1-1-3. Developing closer international relationship between Asian countries(PDF / 56KB)	University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences(PDF / 135KB)	3
	1-2. Improving of Social and Economic Infrastructure	1-2-1. Improving of Social and Economic Infrastructure(PDF / 72KB)	Hiroshima University, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation(PDF / 108KB)	3
		1-2-2. Promotion of Industry and Mining Development(PDF / 77KB)	Tokai University, Graduate School of Engineering(PDF / 145KB)	4
			Kyushu University, Graduate School of Engineering(PDF / 44KB)	2
		1-2-3. Promotion of Economic Development(PDF / 57KB)	Nagoya University, Graduate School of International Development(PDF / 105KB)	2
	1-3. Agriculture and Rural Development(PDF / 56KB)		Kyushu University, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences(PDF / 110KB)	2
2. Support for the Society Vulnerable	2. Support for the Education Sector(PDF / 51KB)		Hiroshima University, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation(PDF / 107KB)	2

» Please find whole figure of the framework of JDS program in the Kingdom of Cambodia here. (PDF / 74KB)

Eligible Applicants

• 1. Citizen of Cambodia;
• 2. Between the age of 22 and 39 as of April 1, 2012;
• 3. Required at least two years of work experience including a period of probation as full-time employee in the target organizations;
• 4. Has bachelor's degree;
• 5. Has a good command of both written and spoken English (TOEFL score of 500 / IELTS 5.5 or higher is preferred but not required);
• 6. Has not been obtained Master's degree under the support of foreign scholarship;
• 7. Applicants must not be serving in the military.

Application & Selection Procedures

1. Explanatory Meeting

September 17, 2011	9:00-, at Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center, Phnom Penh
October 8, 2011	9:00-, at Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center, Phnom Penh
October 15, 2011	9:00-, at Prince d' Angkor Hotel, Siem Reap

*Please click here for the seminar information. (PDF / 609KB)

2. Application Deadline

November 14 (Mon) 16:30hrs, 2011 to the JICE JDS project Office in the Kingdom of Cambodia

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

3. Tentative Schedule

• September 8, 2011: Start of Public Announcement
• November 14, 2011: Deadline of Submission of Application Form and Required Documents
• November 26, 2011: English and Basic Mathematics Examination
• Beginning of December, 2011: First Selection (Screening the documents) by Accepting University
• Middle of January, 2012: Second Selection (Interview) by Accepting University
• Beginning of February 2012: Third Selection (Interview) by Operating Committee
• End of February, 2012: Notification to final successful candidates
• Middle of July, 2012: Pre-departure Orientation (mandatory)
• August, 2012: Departure for Japan

Download of Application Guideline and Application Documents

1. Application Guideline

2. Application Documents

3. Frequently Asked Questions

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, the program of applying university and the future career plan in the belonging organization.
Please refer to 'Guideline for Writing a Research Plan' in the Application Guidelinesfor detail.

2. English & Math Exam

Every qualified applicant will be required to take English proficiency test (ITP-TOEFL) ,as well as math test (except for those applying for Nagoya University (GS of Law) / University of Tsukuba) in Phnom Penh on November 26, 2011.

TOEFL consists 3 parts with 'Listening Comprehension (50 questions)' for 40 minutes, 'Structure and Written Expression (40 questions)' for 25 minutes, and 'Reading Comprehension (50 questions)' for 55 minutes.
Math test of around 60 minutes consists of Arithmetic operations, Solving fractions, Equations, Inequality, Matrix, Basic quadratic functions, Basic operations of exponential and logarithmic functions, Basic Integral and Differentiation, etc.

The scores will be used as reference purpose on the 1st selection by the accepting universities. Universities may require the applicants to have good command of English skill (TOEFL score of 500 or higher) and numeracy skills. Please prepare yourself for the exams.

3. Science Exam

Every qualified applicant applying for the component of "Promotion of Industry and Mining Development" might be required to take Science test in Phnom Penh on November 26, 2011. Further detail will be provided by JICE JDS Project Office in Cambodia.

Inquiry

JICE JDS Project Office in Cambodia

• Tel: 023-217944 / 012-681611
  (Available from Mon. to Fri. 8:30 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:30)
• Address: Ground Floor, Hong Kong Center, Preah Sothearos street, Phnom Penh
• Mailing Address: JICE JDS Project Office P.O.BOX 1592, Phnom Penh
• Email:

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


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

Overview

Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) was first implemented in the People's Republic of China for Japanese fiscal year (FY) 2002. 39 Chinese JDS fellows have been sent to Japan for studying at higher educational institutions (hereinafter refereed to as "universities") last year.

JDS is now inviting applications from government officers interested in studying at a Japanese university, which will commence in the year of 2012.
The objective of JDS Project in China is to provide citizens of the People's Republic of China with opportunities for academic research at Japanese Universities in order to support the Government of China in its efforts to facilitate its own plans for human resource development, for social and economic development, and thereby it extends and enhances the bilateral relationship between China and Japan.

The JDS Project targets young government officers with the potential to play leadership roles in their specialties after their return to china as well as to become leaders in China in the 21st century.

For the JDS project in China, the "Common Agenda" has been settled for each field as follows:
(Please refer to JDS Website http://www.jdschina.cn for the detailed background.)

Law

• Developing Legal Infrastructure for harmonious Economic Growth

Public Policy

• Enhancement of Administrative Systems and Implementing Ability
• Building Institutional Capacity for Regional Development
• Delivering Better Social Security System
• Improvement of Policy and System for Environmental protection

Economics

• Ensuring Balanced and Stable Fiscal Management
• Promotion of Attractive Market and Active Industries

Business Administration

• Providing Sound and Attractive Business Environment

International Relations

• Asia-Pacific Region and China

Every Applicant is expected to share his/her own view of how the knowledge acquired in Japan will be utilized to the development of China, by tackling one of the Common Agenda for the applying field of study. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to relate the Common Agenda and the research plan.

Applicant's perspective for career plan shall be one of the important factors to be considered for the selection of JDS project.

(B) Qualifications and Requirements

• 1) Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of China
• 2) Age: Applicants shall be between the ages of 22 and 39 (as of 1st April, 2012). Born on/after 2nd April 1972and on/before 1st April 1990.
• 3)Academic Background: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from university authorized by the Government of China or the other countries. Completed 16 years of school education or equivalent. Those who are applying for the field of Law must hold a degree of Bachelor in Law or the equivalent field.
• 4) Work experience: Applicants must have work experience in the relevant fields asgovernment officers for more than 3 years. (As of 24^th November, 2011)
  Previous and current working experience should be more than 3 years if the previous Department belong to recruit object.
  Applicants including those who are from the municipality directly under the Central Government.
  (Please refer to JDS Website http://www.jdschina.cn for whether your ministry is target or not.)
• 5) Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (minimum TOEFL PBT 550 (CBT 213; iBT 79-80)/ IELTS 5.5 /TOEIC 730 or equivalent). If you have no English score, and you have no plan to attend other test of English, you are required to attend the test held in Beijing at the begging of November. Please submit the application of English test with other Application Documents of Prequalification.
  The Application of English test can be available from this website.
• 6) Health: Applicants must be mentally and physically in good health
• 7) Others:
  • Those who are Military Personnel and military civilian employees registered on the active list are not eligible to apply. Personnel on temporary leave from the active list shall also be INELIGIBLE for admission.
  • Those who have been awarded or are scheduled to receive other scholarship are not eligible to apply.
  • Those who had awarded other scholarship and have already taken a Master degree in a foreign country are not eligible to apply.
  • Applicants who cannot issue the ordinary passports before coming to Japan are not eligible to apply this program
  • Candidate who have no recommendation by the organization he/her belongs to.

(C) Field of Study and University

• Number of dispatched fellows: 35fellows (total of Japanese and English Course.)
  (English Course:28fellows, Japanese Course:7fellows)
• Target Fields of Study and Universities:
  (Click "Name of University" for course details)
• Degree to be obtained: Master's degree (usually 1-2.5 year courses)
• Language: Basically instructed in English language.
• Japanese Course is also set up separately.

Field of studies	University/ Graduate School
Law	Nagoya University Graduate School of Law (PDF / 87KB)
	Kyushu University Graduate School of Law (PDF / 47KB)
Public Policy	National Graduate Institute For Policy Studies National Graduate Institute For Policy Studies (PDF) Coming Soon
	University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (PDF / 46KB)
	Hiroshima University Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation(PDF / 101KB)
	International Christian University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (PDF / 192KB)
	Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (PDF / 40KB)
Economics	Hitotsubashi University Asian Public Policy Program, School of International and Public Policy(PDF / 29KB)
	Kyoto University Graduate School of Economics (PDF / 38KB)
Business Management	International University of Japan Graduate School of International Management (PDF / 46KB)
	Waseda University Graduate School of Commerce (PDF / 150KB)
International Relations	Hitotsubashi University Global Governance Program, School of International and Public Policy(PDF / 21KB)
	Keio University Graduate School of Media and Governance (PDF / 76KB)
	Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (PDF / 64KB)

» Please refer to the attachment for more details.(List of University : PDF / 68KB)

(D) Application Procedure

Applicants must fill out completely an application form, referring to its Application Procedure.

• a. Place to submit the application form: JICE JDS Project Office in China
• b. Deadline:
  • -Deadline: Please refer to the part of "Selection Procedure".
  • -Application form sent by facsimile is not accepted.
  • -Application form missing the deadline, missing necessary documents and/or containing any false statements/documents shall NOT be accepted. It is your responsibility to be in time to collect all the necessary documents regarding applying for JDS Project.
• c. Notarized copies issued by the office under the Ministry of Justice are accepted
• d. Once submitted, application documents will NOT be returned. (except for the English Score that applicants got earlier than applying this program)
• e. Any question about the result of selection is not acceptable.
• f. No direct inquiries to universities in Japan shall be allowed.

Selection Procedure

• 20^th October, 2011 (before 17:00): Deadline of Submission of Application Form of Prequalification. (please submit to the contact department in your ministry)
• 5^th November 2011: First Selection (TOEIC Examination.)
• 24^th November 2011 (before 17:00): Deadline of Submission of Application Form of JDS documents.
• End of January 2012: Second Selection (Screening the documents by University.)
• Middle of February 2012: Third Selection (Interview by Operating Committee.)&submit Medical Check-up result.
• Middle of February 2012: Fourth Selection (Interview by Accepting University.)
• Beginning of March 2012: Notification to final successful candidates.
• Beginning or End of August 2012: Departure for Japan.

(E) Where to get Application Forms

- Place of Distribution:

Please contact JDS project office or download Application form from the following"Download Application Forms".

- JICE JDS Project Office in China:

Room 606 East Ocean Center, No.24A JianGuoMenWai Avenue,
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004
TEL: 010-6566-7058 URL: http://www.jdschina.cn (Chinese)
(Office Hour: from Mon. to Fri. 8:30 - 11:30, 12: 30 - 17:00)

(F) Download Application Forms

A) Instructions for the application and related information

B) Application Documents of Prequalification

C) Application Documents designated for JDS

D) Medical Check-up Format

E) Compressed documents

(G) Tentative Schedule of JDS Project

a. Pre-departure Briefing & Orientation in Beijing: in August 2012.

b. Time of leaving for Japan: in August 2012,

• -The scholarship fellows are requested to submit a pledge.
• -The scholarship fellows must participate in Orientation in Japan.
• -The scholarship fellows enter each accepting university in Autumn 2012.
• -After the entrance to an accepting university, it is not approved to change either a field of study or an accepting university.

Other Information

About related organizations in China and their roles

The JDS Project is executed through discussion, confirmation and conclusion by Operating Committee (O/C). Main members of Operating Committee and their roles are as follows;

	Chinese Side	Japanese Side
	Organization	Organization
Chairman	Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)	Embassy of Japan (EOJ)
Administrator		Japan International Cooperation Agency in China (JICA)
Observer	The China International Centre for Economic & Technical Exchanges (CICETE)	Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE)

-For more information-

• Embassy of Japan in the People's Republic of China (EOJ)
  http://www.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/index.htm
• Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM)
  http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/
• Japan International Cooperation Agency in the People's Republic of China (JICA)
  http://www.jica.go.jp/china/english/index.html
• Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE)
  http://sv2.jice.org/
• Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) JDS Project Office in China
  http://www.jdschina.cn (Chinese)
• The China International Centre for Economic & Technical Exchanges (CICETE)
  http://www.cicete.org/
• JDS Flyer
  [PDF / 269KB]

(H) Inquiry

JDS Project Office in China

Room 606 East Ocean Center, No.24A JianGuoMenWai Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100004
TEL: 010-6566-7058 URL: http://www.jdschina.cn (Chinese)
(Office Hour: from Mon. to Fri. 8:30 - 11:30, 12: 30 - 17:00)
Person in Charge: Ms.OOKA, Ms.LI, Ms.XU

http://jice.org/e/jds/scholarships/china/e/index.htm


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