JDS — Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (Bangladesh)

Country: Japan
Funding: Fully Funded
Degree: Master's, PhD
Dates: Next round expected to close around early Jan 2027 · last round closed 6 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
Study starts: Aug/Sep 2027

For applicants from Bangladesh: For Bangladeshi government officials only. About 30 master's places per year.

What it covers

Tuition
Monthly stipend
Airfare
Accommodation support

Who can apply

Bangladesh government officials in the target ministries and agencies listed in the JDS guideline
Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience as set in the guideline
Age limit set in the guideline

How to apply

Download the Bangladesh application guideline from the JDS website
Submit the application before the deadline
Sit the English (IELTS) and mathematics tests in Dhaka
Attend interviews with Japanese university faculty

Documents you'll need

Application form
Transcripts and degree certificates
Employer's consent/nomination
Recommendation letters

Official website

Details checked on 28 Sept 2026.