The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) has been started in Viet Nam since 2000. Up to the present, total of 751 Fellows have been sent to Japan.
JDS is now inviting potential applicants who understand its aims and are interested in 2- year master degree program at Japanese accepting universities for the academic year 2022-2023.
The program will be instructed in English.
The number of dispatches is 45 per year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8klheNRLrc

2. Applicant Eligibility / Đối tượng và điều kiện dự tuyển

Nationality	Citizens of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and residing in Viet Nam at the time of application
Age	Between 24 and 39 years old as of April 1st, 2022 (Born on/after April 2, 1982 and born on/before April 1, 1998)
Academic Background	Possess a Bachelor Degree from universities authorized by the Government of Viet Nam or other countries (Full-time and formal training). For Component 2-1: Nagasaki University: There are 3 courses which JDS candidates can apply, in which Tropical Medicine Course is designed for 1 year and requires doctor license and 2-year experience. For Component 3-1: Nagoya University, Kyushu University, Tohoku University: Those who obtained the bachelor degree in the field of law is preferable.
Work Experience	Only Government Employees are eligible. Have at least 12 (twelve) months of full-time work experience after graduation in current organization of public sector with social insurance covered by the organization, particularly in work relevant to the selected Component.
English Proficiency	Have a good command of both written and spoken English. Note: Final candidates must obtain TOEFL ITP 500 (iBT 61)/IELTS 5.5 (with no sub-band under 5.0) or above. TOEFL ITP test will be held for applicants after qualification screening of application documents. Those who have a qualified English score can be exempt from the TOEFL ITP test arranged by JDS Project Office.
Health Condition	Mentally and physically in good health. Note: Applicants need to take and pass all medical check-up at the time of Comprehensive 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.
Ineligibility	A person who falls under the following category is NOT eligible to apply Those who are currently receiving (or scheduled to receive) another international government scholarship (including other scholarships of Japan). Those who have obtained a Master's or higher degree in foreign country under any kind of scholarship. Those who were sent for overseas study by State but could not complete their study or did not report their completion as regulated. Those who were awarded scholarship for overseas study and being in the constraints of compensation training expenses. Military personnel registered on the active list or person on alternative military service.
Others	JDS Fellows are obliged to return and work in Viet Nam for belonging organization at least four years after completing master's course in Japan in order to make a contribution to the development of Viet Nam through their work in their organizations, complying with the Act of Pledge required by the Ministry of Education and Training.

 

3. Selection Procedures / Quy Trình tuyển sinh

1) Information Sessions / Hội thảo giới thiệu Học bổng

Information sessions are scheduled to provide more detailed information on JDS Project and how to prepare application documents for prospective applicants as follow. All sessions are organized ONLINE via Zoom. Please click the link below to register for the session.

Information Session by JICE	Time	Remark
	10:00-12:00, 11/1/2022 (Tue)	Registration HERE
	13:30-15:30, 25/1/2022 (Tue)	Registration HERE

Information Session by Accepting Universities	Component	Time	Registration HERE
International University of Japan	3-2: Administrative	15:00-15:40, 11/1/2022 (Tue)
University of Tsukuba	2-2: Environment	16:00-16:40, 11/1/2022 (Tue)
Kobe University	1-1: Economics and 1-4: Human Resource Development	15:00-15:40, 12/1/2022 (Wed)
The University of Tokyo	1-5: Agriculture and Rural Development	16:00-16:40, 12/1/2022 (Wed)
Hiroshima University (GS of Humanities and Social Sciences)	1-3: Energy and 1-4: Human Resource Development	16:00-16:40, 13/1/2022 (Thu)
Hiroshima University (GS of Advance Science and Engineering)	1-3: Energy	17:00-17:40, 13/1/2022 (Thu)
Tohoku University	3-1: Law	15:00-15:40, 17/1/2022 (Mon)
Rikkyo University	3-2: Administrative	16:00-16:40, 17/1/2022 (Mon)
Kyoto University	2-2: Environment	15:00-15:40, 18/1/2022 (Tue)
Meiji University	3-2: Administrative	16:00-16:40, 18/1/2022 (Tue)
Nagasaki University	2-1: Health Care/Social Security	17:00-17:40, 18/1/2022 (Tue)
International Christian University	1-1: Economics	15:00-15:40, 19/1/2022 (Wed)
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology	1-5: Agriculture and Rural Development	16:00-16:40, 19/1/2022 (Wed)
Saitama University	1-2: Transportation	15:00-15:40, 20/1/2022 (Thu)
Kyushu University	1-5: Agriculture and Rural Development	16:00-16:40, 20/1/2022 (Thu)
Nagoya University	3-1: Law	17:00-17:40, 20/1/2022 (Thu)

2) Application Deadline

Deadline for Application: 17:00, February 7 (Mon), 2022

You must submit both online and hard copy by the deadline as below.

1. Submit 01 set of Application Documents to JICE JDS Project Office in Viet Nam

JICE JDS Project Office in Viet Nam

3rd Floor, VJCC Building, Foreign Trade University, 91 Chua Lang, Dong Da, Hanoi, Viet Nam

E-mail: jds.vietnam@jice.org       TEL: 024 3934 7711 / 7712 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hocbongtoanphanchinhphunhatbanjds

Open Hour: 8:30 -12:00/13:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday

2. Submit scanned Application Documents in PDF to online registration system of MOET at http://tuyensinh.vied.vn/ (each document item should be scanned in separated file, not exceeding 1 MB. For technical support, please contact hotrodangky@vied.vn )

※Application documents will not be returned for any reason. Late submission and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.

3) Tentative Schedule

Schedule	Steps	Description
Application deadline by Feb 7, 2022	Application	Closing Date: February 7 (Mon), 2022 Further details → P6"Application Documents"
Mid of Feb 2022	Academic Aptitude Test	TOEFL - ITP and Math tests: The test results will be reviewed by the universities in later selection stages * Applicants for the following components will be exempted from the Math test. Component 1-5: The University of Tokyo, 2-1: Nagasaki University, 2-2: Kyoto university, 3-1: Nagoya University, Kyushu University, Tohoku University, 3-2 Ritsumeikan University
Early Mar 2022	1st Selection	Document Screening: Application Documents and research proposal will be examined by the Japanese universities.
End of Mar 2022	2nd Selection	Technical Interview: Faculty members of the Japanese Universities will visit to Hanoi to conduct their interview exams. * Unsuccessful candidates at Document Screening and Technical Interview MAY HAVE A CHANCE TO RE-APPLY for a second university. If re-application is opened, list of specific universities and instruction for re-application would be informed via email after announcement of result of Technical Interview. * * Interview may be conducted online depending on COVID-19 situation
Early May 2022	Health Checkup	Comprehensive Interview: The Operating Committee members will conduct the interview.
	3rd Selection
Mid of May 2022	Approval by the OC	Successful candidates will be approved and notified.

May 2022	Application Procedure	JICE will support application for each university
Jul - Aug 2022	Orientations	Provided by JICA, MOET and JICE
Aug 2022	Departure for Japan	JICE will arrange air-ticket, visa, and also support JDS Fellows after the arrival in Japan

<Important Notice>

• 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.
• Application Documents will not be returned (Please keep a copy of your documents for yourself)
• Application Documents with false statements or plagiarism will be immediately disqualified
• Result of each selection round will be announced to all candidates via email
• In principle, reasons of the selection results will not be disclosed.