The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) is currently offered to 19 countries, of which Cambodia is one of the second oldest recipient countries, and the project was launched in 2000. Today, more than 500 Cambodian fellows have studied in Japan under the JDS program, and graduates are actively working in their fields of expertise in the heart of the country and society of Cambodia.
Application for the academic year 2024-2025 is now open for eligible applicants who subscribe to the scholarship aims and are interested in 2-year master's degree programs (in English) at Japanese universities. 24 scholars will be selected through the selection.
Application deadline: 3:00 p.m. on November 19 (Tue), 2024
We recommend that you first download the "Application Guidelines" and then check out seminar information on this website to prepare your application.
Please also download the following three files at "5. Framework" below.
Please make a reservation below to participate in the sessions. For the online seminars, a Zoom link will be sent to you soon after your registration.
September 28 (Sat) | 09:00-11:00 | Online (Zoom) | Reservation form |
October 7 (Mon) | 14:30-16:30 | Online (Zoom) | Reservation form |
October 12 (Sat) | 09:00-11:00 | at CJCC | Reservation form |
JDS alumni will be invited to share their experience and advice for your application. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Session 1 | 15:00 - 16:30 October 21 (Mon) | Registration |
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Session 2 | 9:00 - 10:30 October 22 (Tue) | Registration |
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Session 3 | 15:00 - 16:30 October 22 (Tue) | Registration |
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To apply for the JDS, please watch the following videos.
The host universities will release movies to introduce their university, program, and courses. Take this opportunity to learn more about the university in the field you want to apply for.
The link to access the university video will be sent to you when you request the password to download the application form.
Applicants must
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English Proficiency |
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The framework of JDS Cambodia consists of Sub-Programs (Priority areas) / "Component (Development issues) as field of study, host universities assigned in each component, and Target Organizations.
Please download component and university information that you are interested in application.
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(1) Newly enrolled students are to be assigned to one of the graduate schools according to their research plan and the academic advisor
The following is a tentative selection schedule for this year.
Schedule | Steps | Notes |
Sep.19 - Nov.19, 2024 | Application | |
Early Dec. | Academic aptitude test |
TOEFL-ITP and Math tests
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Late Dec. - Mid Jan., 2025 | 1st Selection | Screening by the Japanese universities |
End Jan. - Mid Feb. | Health Checkup | Arranged in Phnom Penh |
Mid Feb. | 2nd Selection | Interview by the university |
Early Mar. | 3rd Selection | Interview by the Operating Committee |
Mid Mar. | Approval by the OC | |
Mar - Apr | Application Procedure | JICE will support application for each university |
Apr - Jul | Pre-Departure English & Academic Training | Almost every day |
Pre-departure Japanese language training | ||
Jun or Jul | Orientations | Provided by JICA, MOEYS and JICE |
Aug. | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and support before and after the arrival in Japan |
In the JDS selection, the candidates will be evaluated on their academic abilities enough to pursue the master program in Japan as well as their potential of future contribution to the country. Thus, you are advised to explain that the objective of your research plan be in connection with the development issues under the component for which you are applying, and to rationalize how the study will be addressed in accordance with your career path, corresponding to the current position and responsibility at your workplace.
Moreover, you are also advised to research on the university and its program you are applying to make sure if the curriculums of the university and fields of specialization of faculty members match your research. The following videos may help your further understanding on the research plan and selection.
All qualified applicants must take English proficiency test (ITP-TOEFL) arranged by JICE JDS project office. On the other hand, the math test will be arranged based on request by the university for only the applicants for some designated component (Please refer to the Application Guidelines for further details).
It is highly recommended that applicants take the following practice tests to prepare for the real ones in the selection.