The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) has been started in the Philippines since 2002. Up to
the year 2021, total of 419 Fellows have been sent to Japan (1st to 20th batch fellows).
JDS 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 2022- 2023 The program will be instructed in English.
The number of dispatches is 20 per year.
Nationality | Citizens of the Republic of the Philippines |
Age |
Between 22 and 39 as of April 1st, 2023 (Born on/after April 2nd, 1983 and born on/before April 1st, 2001) |
Occupation | Must be an employee in the Philippine Governments and not a member of the military |
Work Experience |
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Performance Rating | Have a performance rating of at least 'Very Satisfactory' from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 in the organization |
Academic Background |
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Degree | Have not been awarded any other foreign scholarships for obtaining a master's degree |
Responsibilities of JDS Fellow |
When selected as a final successful candidate, he/she is required:
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Promotion Seminars are scheduled to provide more detailed information on JDS Project as follows.
Online University Information Session | Time | University | Remarks |
15:00 ~ 16:00 (PH Time) February 9, (Thu) 2023 |
Meiji University Graduate School of Governance Studies |
HERE |
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16:00 ~ 17:00 (PH Time) February 9, (Thu) 2023 |
Hitotsubashi University School of International and Public Policy |
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15:00 ~ 16:00 (PH Time) February 10, (Fri) 2023 |
International University of Japan Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) |
Registration HERE |
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16:00 ~ 17:00 (PH Time) February 10, (Fri) 2023 |
International University of Japan Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) |
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14:00 ~ 15:30 (PH Time) February 17, (Fri) 2023 |
Nagoya University Graduate School of Environmental Studies & Yokohama National University Graduate School of Urban Innovation |
HERE *The sessions by the current fellows in Japan
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16:00 ~ 17:00 (PH Time) February 17, (Fri) 2023 |
Kobe University Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies |
*NEW* Open Zoom Q&A |
February 20 (Mon), 21 (Tue), 22 (Wed), 23 (Thu), 27 (Mon) Feel free to join the zoom meeting. It is open Q&A session for all and you can ask any question related to JDS application. |
Join ZOOM Meeting HERE Meeting ID: 985 4794 8587
Passcode: 311427 |
In person seminar:
Sep 16, from 3:00 pm at Druk Hotel
Advance registration is required for attendance:
https://forms.office.com/r/vYX9HNLAyu
Online Seminars:
Online Promotion Seminars are scheduled to provide more detailed information on JDS Project and how to prepare application documents for prospective
applicants as follows:
Data | Time | |
Master | Sep 22, 29 | 3:00 pm |
Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NO
Online Application System will be automatically closed on March 3 (Fri), and not be able to access anymore. Therefore, please complete your submission of application by March 2. If you CANNOT submit any of required document by March 2, please make a "Reason Letter" to explain WHY you cannot submit by deadline and WHEN you expect to submit. You can upload the "Reason Letter" in the required document section and it will be accepted tentatively.
The submission of the required documents is acceptable until March 9 (Thu), 2023. If the missing document cannot be submitted before March 9, the applicant would not proceed to the selection.
Schedule | Steps | Description |
Until Feb. 27, 2023 | Application |
Closing Date: March 2 (Thu), 2023 To the department in charge of JDS Project at each Philippine Government Further details → P7 "Application Documents" |
February 25 (Sat) 2023 | Academic Aptitude Test |
February 24 (Fri) PM for Provincial Applicants February 25 (Sat) for Metro Manila Applicants Venue: Valero Grand Suites Makati TOEFL-ITP and Math tests. The test results will be reviewed by the universities in later selection stages (Test fees are covered by JDS). |
Late Feb ~ March, 2023 | Health Checkup |
Provincial Applicants: February 25 (Sat), 8am to 12noon *INFO UPDATED Manila Applicants: February 27 (Mon) to March 3 (Fri), 2023 The health checkup will be arranged at a designated hospital in Manila Doctor's Hospital. (Check-up fees are covered by JDS) |
Mid. of March, 2023~ | 1st Selection | Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities. |
Mid to End of March, 2023 | 2nd Selection | Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will conduct their interview exams. |
Mid to End of April, 2023 | 3rd Selection | Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct their interview exams. |
End of Apr to Early May, 2023 | Approval by the OC | Successful candidates will be approved and notified. |
April - May, 2023 | Application Procedure | JICE will support candidates' application for each university. |
July - Aug, 2023 | Orientations Japanese Training | Provided by NEDA, CSC, DFA, JICA and JICE. |
Aug, 2023 | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support JDS Fellows after the arrival in Japan. |
Please refer to the Application Guideline and submit a full set of application documents by the deadline.
Submit your application through Online Application System.
For more details, refer to "Apply Now".
In the JDS selections, each candidate will be evaluated on her/his academic abilities enough to pursue the master program in Japan as well as the potential of the
future contribution to the country. Thus, it is highly recommended to explain that the objective of your research plan be in connection with the development
issues under applying Component, and to rationalize how the study will be addressed in accordance with the career path, corresponding to the current position and
responsibility in the belonging organization. It is also recommended to study your applying university to make sure if the curriculums of the university and
fields of specialization of faculty members are relevant to your research.
Remember that plagiarize from somebody's work or websites are strongly prohibited.
Please refer to 'Tips on Application and Selection (Reference)' and 'Guideline for Writing a Research Plan' in
the Application Guideline for more information.
Every qualified applicant will be required to take English proficiency test (ITP-TOEFL) as well as math test in Manila on February 24 (Fri) and 25 (Sat), 2023.
For Metro Manila Applicants:
Date: February 25 (Sat), 2023
Time: 9am to 12noon: English/TOFLE-ITP, 1pm to 2pm: Math Exam
For Provincial Applicants:
Date: February 24 (Fri), 2023
Time: 1:30pm to 4pm: English/TOFLE-ITP, 4:30pm to 5:30pm: Math Exam (there will be a short break)
Venue: Valero Grand Suites Makati (152 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Makati)
[IMPORTANT] If you have valid English Certificate, you will be exempt for English Test, so please submit the copy of your certificate to JICE.
For those who apply to Yokohama National University, you need to take TOEFL IBT instead of TOEFL ITP, so your test schedule and the venue might be different. Please wait for the further announcement from JICE.
The scores will be reviewed on the 1st selection by the accepting universities. Universities may require the applicants to have good command of English skill and numeracy skills. Please be well prepared for the exams.