The JDS Program aims to provide nationalities of Kyrgyz Republic, Myanmar, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Cambodia with opportunities for academic research at Japanese higher educational institutions under the Grant Aid assistance by Government of Japan. The JDS fellows are sent to Japanese higher educational institutions to pursue a Master’s Degree.
The JDS Program targets young government officers for the public sector, researchers, and others with the potential to play leadership roles in their specialties after return to each country as well as to become leaders in their homeland in the 21st century.
Before coming to Japan as JDS fellow in 2014, Ms. Amonzoda had worked at the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Department on Regulation and Development of Foreign Trade as a Chief Specialist. She came to Japan as JDS Tajikistan 6th batch fellow and started her research at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies (APU). In 2016, she successfully completed the program and earned a master’s degree with her thesis title “Tourism Public Planning and Policy in Tajikistan and its Impact on the National Economy”.
After returning to Tajikistan, she worked as vice-chairperson of the Committee of the Tourism Development under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan which was newly created and promoted to the chairperson in January 2020. Since October 2020 when she was appointed a Minister of Labor, Migration, and Employment of Population of Tajikistan, she has been leading the national policy. Tajikistan JDS is in its 13th year and currently has 52 returnees. Minister Amonzoda is the first female minister among the whole JDS alumni, and such a great achievement created a great impact on the returned fellows.
In June 2021, a webinar was held in collaboration with APU to commemorate her inauguration as Minister and to encourage returned JDS fellows to participate in the alumni association. In the webinar, she mentioned that what she learned and experienced in Japan had greatly contributed to her own growth and career advancement, expanded her insights, and supported her to make public policies fit to the county’s needs.
Host Institution(s):
Selected Universities in Japan
Field of studies:
Depending on the country, the field of studies supported include: Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics and Finance, Law, Public Policy, International Relations, Information Technology, Industrial Development and other related fields
Number of Awards:
Varies
Target group:
Nationals of Kyrgyz Republic, Myanmar, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Cambodia.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The scholarship shall include institution expenses (tuition fees, admission fees), traveling and seminar allowance, book allowance, an arrival allowance, accommodation allowance, daily expenses, shipping allowance, etc. For more information, please read the terms and conditions of the scholarship (link found below).
Eligibility for the Japan Human Resource Development Scholarships (JDS):
See the country-specific eligibility requirements in their respective websites (links found below).
Application instructions:
It is important to visit the country-specific websites for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Application forms can also be downloaded from the official websites.
Website:
Official Scholarship Websites (country specific): http://jds-scholarship.org/