Government of Japan (MOFA / JICA), administered by JICE
Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
The Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) is a fully-funded scholarship from Government of Japan (MOFA / JICA), administered by JICE for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Japan. Deadline: Annual, country-by-country; recruitment opens through the local JDS office and relevant ministries.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- Japan
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition, monthly living allowance, round-trip airfare, and related study costs
- Deadline
- Annual, country-by-country; recruitment opens through the local JDS office and relevant ministries
- Host countries
- Japan
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Citizens of JDS partner countries (including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Mozambique, Pakistan, the Philippines, Kenya, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and others) Nationality Requirements Academic Requirements You need a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution, with a strong academic record. Doctoral applicants, where the country offers that track, need a relevant master's degree. Your proposed study field usually has to match one of the target fields set for your country. Professional and Age Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition and academic fees at your host Japanese university
- A monthly living allowance to cover accommodation and daily costs
- Round-trip international airfare between your home country and Japan
- Support related to settling in and study, which can include allowances for materials and research
- An English-taught master's program (or doctoral program where offered)
- Orientation and support from the JDS office and JICE during your studies
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual, country-by-country; recruitment opens through the local JDS office and relevant ministries
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.