JDS Scholarship for Uzbekistan (Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship)
Two-year master's study in Japan, taught in English, for Uzbek government and public-sector staff; 18 places a year. Fellows return to work in Uzbekistan for at least three years.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Japan
Funding
The page says JDS covers selection costs, JICE arranges air tickets and visas, and Japanese language training is given in Tashkent; tuition and stipend are not described.
Eligible applicants
Uzbek citizens employed by target organisations
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Overview
JDS Scholarship for Uzbekistan (Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship) is offered by JICA / JICE (Japan), JDS Project for Master’s study in Japan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Selection costs
Included
Air ticket and visa arrangement
Included
Japanese language training
Included
Tuition fees
Not specified
Living allowance
Not specified
The page says JDS covers selection costs, JICE arranges air tickets and visas, and Japanese language training is given in Tashkent; tuition and stipend are not described. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of Uzbekistan.
- International eligibility
- Only for Uzbek citizens working for target organisations.
- AgeRequired
- 25 to 40 as of 1 April 2026.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Bachelor's degree from a university authorised by the Government of Uzbekistan.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- IELTS 5.5 equivalent per testing section; the English eligibility text says 5.0, so the two differ.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Japan
Official eligibility summary
Uzbek citizens aged 25 to 40 with a bachelor's degree from an authorised university who are full-time employees of a target organisation with at least two years of experience there. Holders of another scholarship or a foreign master's degree, and active military personnel, are ineligible.
Applicant profile
- Uzbek citizens employed by target organisations
Study route
- Master’s study in Japan
Current-cycle criteria
- Uzbek citizens aged 25 to 40 with a bachelor's degree from an authorised university who are full-time employees of a target organisation with at least two years of experience there. Holders of another scholarship or a foreign master's degree, and active military personnel, are ineligible.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Short essays
- Research plan
- Reference letter
- Nomination letter (non-ministry applicants)
How to apply
- 1
Download the Application Guideline and forms (password by request)
- 2
Complete the online application with documents
- 3
IELTS and maths test in Tashkent, then three selection rounds
Application timeline
Application cycle
The page shows the call for academic year 2026-2027 (applications 22 September to 23 November 2025, extended to 7 December 2025 for five programmes). The next call is not shown.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
JICA / JICE (Japan), JDS Project
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.