Applications for the 24th Batch of the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Now Open
2025/10/30
The Embassy of Japan is pleased to share that the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) is now accepting applications for the 24th batch of JDS Fellows. Successful applicants will pursue master’s degree studies at leading universities in Japan beginning in Academic Year (AY) 2026–2027. The deadline for applications is on 12 December 2025 (Friday) at 1:00 PM.
The JDS has granted scholarships to 479 Fellows from the Philippines since it was launched in the country in 2002. Funded by the Government of Japan through its Official Development Assistance (ODA) and implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the program aims to support the human resource development policies of the Government of the Philippines by providing young Filipino government officers with opportunities to pursue graduate studies in Japan. Through this initiative, participants are expected to gain specialized knowledge and conduct research that will contribute to the Philippines’ progress.
The implementation of this batch of the JDS is based on the Exchange of Notes (E/N) signed between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines on 25 April 2025.
https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_01859.html
This agreement reaffirms Japan’s commitment to supporting the Philippines in nurturing future leaders who can contribute to the Philippines’ socioeconomic development and further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. Many JDS Fellows have since played key roles in the formulation and implementation of policies in their respective fields.
For the complete details of the application process, please visit the official JDS Philippines website: https://jds-scholarship.org/country/philippines/index.html
The JDS has granted scholarships to 479 Fellows from the Philippines since it was launched in the country in 2002. Funded by the Government of Japan through its Official Development Assistance (ODA) and implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the program aims to support the human resource development policies of the Government of the Philippines by providing young Filipino government officers with opportunities to pursue graduate studies in Japan. Through this initiative, participants are expected to gain specialized knowledge and conduct research that will contribute to the Philippines’ progress.
The implementation of this batch of the JDS is based on the Exchange of Notes (E/N) signed between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines on 25 April 2025.
https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_01859.html
This agreement reaffirms Japan’s commitment to supporting the Philippines in nurturing future leaders who can contribute to the Philippines’ socioeconomic development and further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. Many JDS Fellows have since played key roles in the formulation and implementation of policies in their respective fields.
For the complete details of the application process, please visit the official JDS Philippines website: https://jds-scholarship.org/country/philippines/index.html