Introduction
The Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development
Scholarship (JDS) Program has been started in Myanmar since 2001-2002.
Up to now, total of 237 fellows have been sent to Japan under the
program.
The purpose of the JDS Program is to support human resources development of Myanmar, targeting highly capable, young government officials and others who are expected to engage in formulating and implementing social and economic development plans and to become leaders in the 21st century by means of accepting them in Japanese universities as JDS fellows.
The JDS Program is now inviting potential young government officials to master degree programs at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2012-2013. The program will be instructed in English. The number of dispatches is 22.
The purpose of the JDS Program is to support human resources development of Myanmar, targeting highly capable, young government officials and others who are expected to engage in formulating and implementing social and economic development plans and to become leaders in the 21st century by means of accepting them in Japanese universities as JDS fellows.
The JDS Program is now inviting potential young government officials to master degree programs at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2012-2013. The program will be instructed in English. The number of dispatches is 22.
Field of Study and Accepting University
The following universities in Japan for 6 fields of study are set as the accepting universities:
| Field of Study | Accepting University | Graduate School |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Nagoya University | Graduate School of Law (PDF / 121KB) |
| Kobe University | Graduate School of International Studies (PDF / 41KB) | |
| Public Policy / Administration | Meiji University | Graduate School of Governance Studies (PDF / 96KB) |
| Economics | International Christian University (ICU) | Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (PDF / 109KB) |
| Hiroshima University | Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC) (PDF / 44KB) | |
| International Relations | Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) | Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (PDF / 63KB) |
| International University of Japan (IUJ) | Graduate School of International Relations (PDF / 77KB) | |
| University of Tsukuba | Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (PDF / 82KB) | |
| Agricultural Policy | Kyushu University | Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences (PDF / 76KB) |
| Information and Communication Technology | Waseda University | Graduate School of Global Information and Telecommunication Studies (PDF / 44KB) |
Eligible Applicant
- 1. Citizen of Myanmar;
- 2. Between the age of 22 and 40 as of April 1, 2012;
- 3. Works at government organizations and is nominated by his/her organization
- 4. Has bachelor's degree;
- 5. Has a good proficiency in English (TOEFL score of 500 or equivalent);
- 6. In good mental and physical health;
- 7. Must not be serving in the military;
- 8. Not receiving or scheduled to receive another scholarship of foreign countries;
- 9. Not obtained Master's degree under the support of foreign scholarship.
Application & Selection Procedures
1. Application Deadline
20th December, 2011 to JICE JDS Project Office in Myanmar
- - Application documents will not be returned for any reason.
- - Any incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.
- * Early submission is highly appreciated.
2. Tentative Schedule
| 20th December 2011: | Deadline of Submission of Application Form and Required Documents |
| Within January 2012: | 1st Selection (Evaluation of Application Documents) |
| Middle of January 2012: | 2nd Selection (English and Basic Mathematics Examination) |
| Middle of February 2012: | 3rd Selection (Technical Interview by Accepting University) |
| Beginning of March 2012: | Final Selection (Comprehensive Interview by Coordinating Committee) |
| End of March 2012: | Announcement of final successful candidates |
| April to July 2012: | Pre-departure Orientations |
| August 2012: | Departure for Japan |
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