Application for JDS 2022 is already closed.
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) has been started in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan since 2018. Up to the present, total of 66 Fellows have been sent to Japan.
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 2023-2024.
The program will be instructed in English.
The number of dispatches is 17 per year.
Nationality | Citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
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Age | Between 25 and 40 years old as of April 1st, 2023 |
Academic Background |
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Work Experience |
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English Proficiency |
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Health Condition |
Mentally and physically in good health. |
Responsibilities of JDS Fellow |
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Ineligibility | A person corresponds to the followings is not eligible to apply
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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 as follows:
We are currently arranging online promotion seminars.
Deadline for Application: November 25, 2022 (Closed)
Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.
Tentative Schedule | Steps | Description |
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Sep – Nov 25, 2022 | Application | Deadline will be November,25,2022 https://jds-scholarship.org/country/pakistan/index.html Further details → P6“Application Documents” |
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Early Dec, 2022 | Academic aptitude test | IELTS and Math tests1. The test results will be reviewed by the universities in later selection stages |
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Nov 26, 2022–Jan 10, 2023 | 1st Selection | Document Screening: Application Documents and research plan will be examined by the Japanese universities. |
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Jan 15 – End of Jan, 2023 | Health Checkup | The health checkup will be arranged at a hospital in Islamabad |
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End of Jan, 2023 | 2nd Selection | Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will visit to Islamabad to conduct their interview exams( Or online interview will be held.) |
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End of Feb, 2023 | 3rd Selection | Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct the interview exams. |
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Mid of March, 2023 | Approval by the OC | Successful candidates will be approved and notified |
Mar-Apr, 2023 | Application Procedure | JICE will support application for each university |
Apr – Jul, 2023 | Japanese Language Training | Provided to successful candidates by online class. (1 months/100 hours) |
Aug, 2023 | Orientations | Provided by JICA and JICE |
Aug, 2023 | Departure for Japan | JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support after the arrival in Japan |
1 Applicants for Ritsumeikan University (CP 1-2) will be 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]
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 (TOEFL 500 / IELTS 5.5 and above) and numeracy skills. Please be well prepared for the exams.
*Applicants for Ritsumeikan University (CP: 1-2) are exempted from the General Math test.
Flyer (PDF / 2.2MB)
Poster (PDF / 4.3MB)