University info sessions for Japan’s fully-funded scholarships slated for this week

Prospective applicants for Japan’s fully-funded Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) for the 2027-2028 academic year will have the opportunity to learn more about studying at three Japanese universities through a series of online information sessions scheduled for this year.

The sessions, scheduled for November 16, 17 and 18, will be led by professors from the three universities participating in the JDS program: Ritsumeikan University, International University of Japan (IUJ), and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU).

It is designed to give prospective applicants a closer understanding of the universities, the curriculum and program features and study opportunities available under the JDS scholarship.

The sessions are scheduled as follows:

• November 16 (Monday), 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm: Ritsumeikan University
• November 17 (Tuesday), 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: International University of Japan (IUJ)
• November 18 (Wednesday), 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)

Interested candidates can register online for the sessions.

In addition to the university-specific sessions, there will also be an in-person information session on November 19, as follows:

• November 19 (Thursday), 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: at Riyan Training Institute, Ameenee Magu, Malé

Interested candidates can register online for the session.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend the information sessions to gain a better understanding of the scholarship opportunities and make informed decisions before submitting their applications.

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.