Application Deadline: March 8th (Fri), 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS).
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) has been started in Kenya since 2020. Up to the present, total of 29 MA and 2 Ph.D. fellows have been sent to Japan. JDS is now inviting potential applicants who understand its aims and are interested in 2 (two) year master / 3 (three) year doctoral degree program at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2024-2025 The program will be instructed in English. The number of dispatches is 13(12 MA and 1 Ph.D.) per year.
Masters
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
- 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.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) 2024/2025