Application for JDS 2022 is already closed.
■ Master's Degree Program
Nationality | Citizens of Kenya |
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Age | Below the age of 40 as of April 1st, 2023 (=Born on/after April 2, 1983) (* Below the age of 45 for the central government who have experienced/will involve in policy making and evaluation process.) |
Occupation | Public Servants |
Work Experience |
Applicants must have both of following experiences;
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Academic Background |
*Applicants for GRIPS must have IELTS 6.0 or higher.
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Health Condition |
Mentally and physically in good health. Note: Applicants need to take and pass all medical check-up prior to the technical interview. This medical check-up is arranged by JDS Project Office. Applicant who cannot take or pass all medical check-up will be disqualified from JDS scholarship. |
Others |
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Ineligibility | A person falls under the following items is not eligible for apply
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Promotion Seminars will be scheduled to provide more detailed information on JDS Project and how to prepare application documents for prospective applicants as follows:
Nairobi:
1st, March 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue :SAROVA PANAFRIC | Best Hotels in Nairobi | Luxury Hotel (sarovahotels.com)
Mombasa:
16th, February 2023, 17:00pm -19:00pm
Venue :CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa - CityBlue Hotels
Deadline for Application: 4:30 p.m. on March 17th (Fri), 2023 (Closed)
Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.
Schedule | Steps | Description |
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March 17th, 2023 | Application | Closing Date: 4:30 p.m. on March 17th (Fri), 2023 Further details → P6 “Application Documents” |
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March, 2023 | Academic aptitude test | IELTS and Math tests1. The test results will be used as references by the universities in later selection stages |
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Early April 2023 | 1st Selection | Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities. |
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Mid of April, 2023 | Health Checkup | The health checkup will be arranged at a hospital in Nairobi. |
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End of April-May, 2023 | 2nd Selection | Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will conduct interview exams by physical and online. |
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Mid of May, 2023 | 3rd Selection | Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct the interview exams. “Permission letter” will be required |
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End of May, 2023 | Approval by the OC | Successful candidates will be approved and notified |
Mar.-Apr. 2023 | Application Procedure | JICE will support application for each university |
Jul. | Orientations | Provided by JICA, SDPS and JICE |
Aug. | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support after the arrival in Japan |
1. Applicants for Kyushu University are exempted from the Math test.
Please refer to the Application Guideline and submit a full set of application documents by the deadline.
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.
How to write a research plan [27 min]
Tips for the selection [20 min]
Every qualified applicant will be required to take English proficiency test (IELTS) as well as math test in Nairobi on designated date.
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 (IELTS 6.0 or higher) and numeracy skills. Please be well prepared for the exams.
*Applicants for Kyushu University are exempted from the Math test.
*Applicants for GRIPS must have IELTS 6.0 or higher.
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