Dzampe K. Adolf
"JDS provides a wonderful opportunity for young government officials to acquire advanced knowledge and skills at Japanese universities, while building strong cross-cultural networks."
What’s new!
- Nov 21, 2025 India Applications for the JDS Scholarship for admission in 2026 have now closed. If you are interested, please apply next year.
- Oct 23, 2025 Fiji Final online webinar of the season held (Thursday, 23 October 2025).
- Sep 26, 2025 Fiji In-person promotion seminar held in Suva (FLIPS).
- — Ghana News items for Ghana — to be loaded from the CMS.
About JDS Scholarship Programme
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme operates in El Salvador, Fiji, Ghana, India, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands, fostering 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 strengthening the partnership between Japan and the recipient country by graduating a wide range of Fellows who have a deep understanding about Japan.
To learn more about the overall JDS Programme: JICA Website (External Link) →
Features of studying in Japan
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Best universities in Japan
Master's degrees from Japan's top research universities — taught entirely in English.
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Fully funded
Tuition, round-trip airfare, stipend, insurance and allowances — all directly covered by JDS.
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2 to 3 years in Japan
Live in Japan — experience a society of precision, kindness, and a millennium of design.
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Targeting future leaders
Return home with knowledge, networks, and a lifelong bridge between Japan and your country.
Choose your country
Testimonial
Gokarna Mani Duwadee
"The two years in Japan rewired what I thought public service could mean — bringing back not only a degree but a perspective."
Benefits
What will be supported by the JDS Scholarship Programme?
The JDS Scholarship Programme provides:
- Round-trip air ticket and other transportation fees (tickets are provided by JDS)
- Travel insurance (arranged by JDS)
- Outfit Allowance
- Housing preparation allowance
- Scholarship (Stipend)
- Subsidiary Allowance for Purchase of Books
- Travelling and Seminar Allowance
- Admission fee (directly settled by JDS)
- Tuition fee (directly settled by JDS)
Family accompaniment: Your dependents may be accompanied to Japan, but their travel costs and expenses will NOT be covered.