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Who can apply
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- Country of study
- Japan
- Degree already heldRequired
- Bachelor’s
- Target level
- Master’s
- Fields of study
- All fields
- Languages
- English: level not specifiedPreferredAccepted certificates: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 3.5, TOEIC 520
- Minimum age
- at least 22 years old
- Age limit
- 39 years old at most
- Work experience
- You must have at least 2 years of work experience as a full-time permanent employee at the Target Organization, particularly in work relevant to the selected Component, at the time of application.
- Other conditions
- You must currently be employed as a full-time permanent employee at the Target Organization.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Currently employed in the as a full-time permanent employee at the Target Organization..
- You must be in good mental and physical health.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: In good mental and physical health
- You must not be currently receiving (or scheduled to receive) another scholarship, including other scholarships of Japan.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Those who are currently receiving (or are scheduled to receive) another scholarship (including other scholarships of Japan).
The real funding
What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.
- Paid
- Plane ticket
- Number of places
- 19 places
Dates
- Applications open
- 1 October 2026 at 00:00 GMT+7, time zone not specified
- Applications close
- 27 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT+7, time zone not specified
- Results announced
- End of March 2027
- Studies start
- August 2027
Application steps
The steps are not specified yet. Follow the official page.
Where to apply
Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) (opens in a new tab) · Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
Official title (in English): The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)
Official website of Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE): jice.form.kintoneapp.com
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