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. Apply below.
8th March 2024
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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.
Master, PhD
Master’s
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) |
Health Condition | Mentally and physically in good health. Note: Applicants need to take and pass all medical check-up prior to the technical interview. This medical check-up is arranged by JDS Project Office. Applicant who cannot take or pass all medical check-up will be disqualified from JDS scholarship. |
Others | Candidate has to understand the condition of the scholarship of JDS program, and must return and work in their organization in order to make a contribution to the development of Kenya and be willing to contribute to the partnership of Kenya and Japan.Applicants are expected to have special interest in studying in Japan as well as motivation to utilize their experience and human network developed through JDS in their careerFemale officers are encouraged to apply. |
Ineligibility | A person falls under the following items is not eligible for applyThose who are currently receiving (or is scheduled to receive) another scholarship (including other scholarships of Japan).Those who have obtained a master’s or higher degrees overseas under the support of foreign scholarship.Military personnel and military civilian employees registered on the active list, and also personnel on temporary leave from the active list |
PhD
The applicant must;
【Other Conditions】
The applicant must;
The number of dispatches is 13(12 MA and 1 Ph.D.) per year.
Master’s
Submit your application through Online Application System.
For more details, refer to “3. How to Apply”
PhD
Please refer to the Application Guideline and submit a full set of application documents by the deadline.
Visit Award Webpage for Details
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