Nationality | Citizens of Mozambique |
Age |
Between 22 and 45 years old as of April 1st, 2025 (Born on/after April 2, 1979 and born on/before April 1, 2003) |
Academic Background |
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Target Organization |
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Work Experience |
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English Proficiency |
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Performance Evaluation |
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Health Condition | Mentally and physically in good health. Note: All applicants need to take, and pass required medical check-ups arranged by JDS Project Office prior to Comprehensive Interview. Those who cannot undergo the medical examinations and fulfill all the medical requirements will be disqualified from JDS scholarship. |
Ineligibility |
A person corresponds to the followings is not eligible to apply
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Others |
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Promotion Seminars are scheduled to provide more detailed information on JDS Project and how to prepare application documents for prospective applicants: Please contact JICE JDS Office for further information.
Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.
◆Information Sessions by Universities
The Information Session is scheduled to provide more detailed information on JDS Project and Accepting University for prospective applicants as follows:
You can not only get detailed information about accepting universities, but also ask questions about graduate schools or universities at information sessions. For those who would like to join the session, please make sure to register in advance from the following link.
Date & Time | University | Graduate School/Program | Online Registration |
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Nov 22nd (Fri) 11:00 - 12:00 |
Hiroshima University | Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences/International Peace and Co-existence Program | Click here |
Schedule | Steps | Description |
Oct.30,2024-Jan.7, 2025 | Application | Closing Date: January 7 (Tuesday), 2025 |
Jan-Feb.,2025 | Academic aptitude test | IELTS and Math tests: The test results will be used as references by the universities in later selection stage. |
Feb.14 ,- Feb 27, 2025 |
1st Selection | Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities. |
End of Feb.-Early March, 2025 | Health Checkup | The health checkup will be arranged at a hospital in Maputo |
End of March, 2025 | 2nd Selection | Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will visit to Maputo to conduct their interview exams. |
Mid. April, 2025 | 3rd Selection | Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct the interview exams. |
End of April, 2025 | Approval by the OC | Successful candidates will be approved and notified |
April, 2025 | Admission Procedure | JICE will support application for each university |
May - July, 2025 | Japanese Language Training | Provided to successful candidates in Maputo. (3 months) |
July, 2025 | Orientations | Provided by JICA, IBE and JICE |
August, 2025 | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support after the arrival in Japan |
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 is 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 (IELTS) as well as math test in Maputo in January, 2025.
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 (IELTS6.0 score or TOEFL550 or higher) and numeracy skills. Please be well prepared for the exams.