In-person information sessions on Japan’s fully-funded JDS scholarships scheduled for Nov 8 and 19

In-person information session for the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) for the 2027–2028 academic year is scheduled to take place this month in Male’.

Organized by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE), the sessions will be held on November 8 and November 19.

Session details:

• November 8: 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
• November 19: 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
• Venue: Riyan Training Institute, Ameenee Magu, Male’ City

The sessions will provide prospective applicants with information about the scholarship program, including eligibility requirements, available study programs, designated universities, and application procedures.

Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with JDS Alumni, who will share their experiences and insights.

Interested candidates can register online for the sessions.

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.