Course Introduction:

The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) was established by the Government of the Philippines with the assistance of the Government of Japan for JFY2002. The objective of JDS is to support human resources development of the Philippines, targeting young officials, who are expected to

be leaders of the country, and to engage in formulating and implementing social and economic development policies after returned. Participants of the JDS Project shall contribute to an expanded and enhanced foundation for bilateral relations with Japan as persons having well knowledge of Japan.

Interested personnel are encouraged to attend the JDS Online Promotion Seminar on Feb. 18, 2023 (2PM-3PM)

Further details about the program and the requirements can be found at the JDS

Official Website at https://jds-scholarship.org/ and JDS Facebook Page at

https://www.facebook.com/jds.philippines.

Target Participants:

1) Citizens of the Republic of the Philippines

2) Between 22 and 39 years old as of April 1, 2023

3) Must be an employee of the Philippine Government and not a member of the military

4) Currently employed with permanent status and 2 years of work experience in duties particularly relevant to the selected Component, at the time of application

5) Possess a bachelor’s degree relevant to the target fields

6) Have a performance rating of at least “Very Satisfactory” from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022

7) Have not been awarded any other foreign scholarships for obtaining a master’s degree.

Training Provider:

JICA Philippines

Deadline of Enlistment : February 17, 2023