Sunday 18 Oct 2026
Launched in the Maldives in 2020, the JDS Project aims to develop future leaders who can contribute to national development. (Photo/JICE)
The first information session for the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) for the 2027–2028 academic year is scheduled to take place next Tuesday.
Organized by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), the session will be held online via Zoom on October 20 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
During the session, participants will receive an overview of the JDS scholarship, followed by a Q&A segment on the application process. JDS alumni will also share their experiences of studying in Japan.
The October 20 session marks the first in a series of information sessions planned by JICE to guide prospective applicants. Further sessions are scheduled for October 29, November 8, November 19, November 26 and December 6, with both online and in-person sessions planned.
A special online seminar on writing a research plan is also scheduled for November 22, from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Interested participants are asked to register in advance by completing the registration link.
Launched in the Maldives in 2020, the JDS Project aims to develop future leaders who can contribute to national development and strengthen relations between the Maldives and Japan. The scholarships are focused on permanent staff at the civil service and independent institutions.
To date, 33 Maldivians have been dispatched to Japan.
Five scholarships are being offered for the upcoming academic year, with programs conducted in English.
Applicants have been asked to check the official guidelines and list of target organizations to confirm their eligibility before applying.
Applications for the 2027–2028 academic year must be submitted through the JDS Online Application System by 4:00 pm on December 14.
Further information and updates are also available on the official JDS Maldives website and the JDS Maldives Facebook page.
