Reporting Session Held For Graduates of Japanese Gov’t-Funded Scholarship Programme
Japanese government scholarship graduates took part in a reporting session | Photo: Embassy of Japan in Maldives
A reporting session has been held for graduates of the Project for Human Resources Development Scholarship, a programme funded by the Japanese government.
Five students from the third and fourth batches, who recently completed their master’s programmes in Japan, presented their research findings and shared their experiences of academic life abroad.
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The session was attended by members of the JDS Operating Committee, including Japanese Ambassador Ishigami Rumiko, State Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Hameed, State Minister for Higher Education Dr Abdul Raheem Hasan, Civil Service Commission Member Dr Dheeba Moosa, and the Resident Representative of the JICA Maldives Office, Taki Motoo.
Applications for the next intake of JDS scholarships remain open until 16:00 on 1 December. The scholarship is available to permanent staff of the civil service, independent institutions, courts, and related agencies, including the legislature. It offers fully funded postgraduate study at leading Japanese universities, with coverage for tuition, travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
This year, six scholarship slots are available across three programmes. The International University of Japan is offering a Master of Arts in Economics and a Master of Arts in International Development. Ritsumeikan University is offering a Master of Arts in International Relations. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is offering a Master of Science in International Cooperation Policy.
The JDS programme aims to strengthen human resource capacity within government institutions by enabling professionals to enhance their skills and contribute more effectively to the Maldives’ socio-economic development.
