Japanese Embassy Opens Applications for Maldivian Postgraduate Scholarships

The Japanese embassy has opened applications for Maldivian students seeking postgraduate studies in Japan through the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS). 

Six full scholarships are available for the academic year 2026–2027, funded entirely by the Japanese government.

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The scholarships are offered for Master’s degree programmes at Japanese universities, including Master of Arts in Economics, Master of Arts in International Development, Master of Arts in International Relations, and Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on 10 November.

Eligible applicants must be Maldivian nationals aged between 22 and 39 as of 1 April 2026, hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university, and be employed as civil servants or permanent staff at independent institutions, courts, related organisations, or the legislature. Applicants are also required to have a minimum of two years of work experience in a target organisation.

Since the launch of the JDS programme in the Maldives in 2020, 27 Maldivians have been awarded scholarships under the scheme.