Applications are now open for the 2024 Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS).
Application Deadline: March 8th (Fri), 2024
Kenya has been the host country of the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) since 2020. Two Ph.D. fellows and 29 MA fellows have been deployed to Japan thus far. JDS is currently taking applications from prospective students who are interested in pursuing a 2–3 year master’s or PhD program at a Japanese university for the 2024–2025 academic year and who understand its goals. English will be used for instruction in the program. There are thirteen transmissions annually—twelve MA and one Ph.D.
Applicant Eligibility
| Nationality | Citizens of Kenya |
| Age |
Below the age of 40 as of April 1st, 2024 (=Born on/after April 2, 1984) (* Below the age of 45 for the central government who have experienced/will involve in policy making and evaluation process.) |
| Occupation | Public Servants at Target Organization |
| Work Experience | Applicants must have both of following experiences; Currently employed in the Target Organizations as a permanent and pensionable employee (Except contract staff).Required at least 2 (two) years of work experience as public servants including a period of probation as a permanent and pensionable employee at the time of application (Part time jobs and volunteer activities are not counted as work experience). |
| Academic Background |
Possess a Bachelor’s degree from universities authorized by the Government of Kenya or other countries.16 years of formal education is required (in principle), however, relevant academic/research career or working experience can be considered as the alternative to meet the requirement. English Proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or higher is preferable (not required) |
PhD Eligibility Requirements
The applicant must;
- Have a citizenship of Kenya
- Obtained Master’s degree
- Below the age of 45 (as of April 1st, 2024)
- Belong to the Target Organizations of JDS Project and affiliated organization, and his/her research theme is relevant to the Development Issues of Kenya. ※See the table below.
- Required at least 2 (two) years of work experience as public servants including a period of probation as a permanent and pensionable employee at the time of application (Part time jobs and volunteer activities are not counted as work experience)
- Submit a recommendation from the supervisor of his/her current duty office. (Reference Letter should contain evaluation of applicant’s performance at work and relevance of his/her research theme to his/her career.)
Benefits for THE PROJECT FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP (JDS)
- All the selection costs will be covered by JDS project.
- Limited transportation and accommodation allowance will be provided to candidates coming from provincial areas for the selections.
Award Benefits
The awards are offered for the minimum period necessary for the Individual to complete the academic program specified by JDS project. The following benefits generally apply:
- Full tuition fees
- Air fare
- Arrival allowance
- Accommodation allowance
- Monthly scholarship
- Book allowance
- Shipping allowance
- Travel and seminar attendance allowance
- Overseas travel insurance
- Supports from the agent
- Finding accommodation
- Initial settlement of your life in Japan
- Emergency situation, etc.
THE PROJECT FOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP (JDS)
