Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship Program, Japan

Master Scholarship Program in the field of development issues for the applicants from Vietnam in Japan, 2012-2013

Study Subject(s):Promotion of Economic Growth and Strengthening of International Competitiveness, Improvements in Living and Social Conditions and Corrections of Disparities, Environmental Conservation,Strengthening of Governance

Course Level:Master
Scholarship Provider: Japan International Cooperation Center
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan

Eligibility:
1.Citizen of Vietnam and residing in Vietnam at the time of application;
2. Between the age of 24 and 34 as of April 1, 2012; (For the component “Development of Legal Framework”, between the age of 24 and 39)
3. Must be government officials
4. Required at least two years (including at least six months at current organization) of full-time work experience; 4. Has bachelor degree;
5. Has a good command of English (TOEFL score of 500 / IELTS 5.0 or higher);
6. Has not been obtained Master degree under the support of a foreign scholarship;
7. Must not be serving in the military.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Yes (Vietnam)
Scholarship Description: The Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) program has been started in Vietnam since 2000. Up to now, total of 304 fellows have been sent to Japan under the program. JDS program is now inviting potential applicants who understand its aims and are interested in 2-2.5 year master degree program at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2012-2013.The program will be instructed in English. The number of fellows is 30 per year.

How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 14, 2011

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