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Introduction

The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic has started the implementation of the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) by the assistance of the Government of Japan in Japanese Fiscal Year 2006.

The objective of the JDS Project is to provide Kyrgyz citizens with opportunities for obtaining master's degree at Japanese universities in order to support human resource development policy of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic, and eventually to extend and strengthen the bilateral relationship between the Kyrgyz Republic and Japan.

For this purpose, JDS fellows are obliged to return to the Kyrgyz Republic after obtaining the master's degree in Japan, and work for their organizations they belong to for at least 3 years upon their return.

The target groups of the JDS Project would be young civil and municipal servants who are expected to play leadership roles in the development of the Kyrgyz Republic.

This year, 20 scholarships will be offered to study in Japan for commencement in 2008-2009.

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Qualification of Applicants
  1. Nationality: Applicant must be Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic.
  2. Age: Thirty eight (38) and under, as of April 1, 2008. (Those who were born on/after April 2, 1969)
  3. Occupation: Both Governmental and Municipal Civil Servants.
  4. Work Experience: Serving as above-mentioned status for two (2) years or more　(as of October 16, 2007) and current status must be "permanent staff".
  5. Academic Background: Those who have completed the undergraduate level education.
  6. English Proficiency: International / Institutional TOEFL PBT score 500, CBT173, iBT61 or above (IELTS score 5.5 or above). Holders of valid certificate issued after April 1, 2006 will be exempted from taking TOEFL at the Second Selection.
  7. Permission: Applicant must obtain permission issued by Head of organization, Permanent Secretary or equal authority of organization which applicant belongs to.
  8. Others:
    • Military List: Applicant must not be military personnel and military civilian employee on active list. Personnel on temporary leave from the active list shall also be ineligible.
    • Applicants who have already studied or are scheduled to study in a foreign country in order to obtain a degree of Master under foreign scholarship cannot apply for JDS.
    • To be eligible for a scholarship, applicant must be in good condition physically and mentally since the time of application to the time of return to the home country after completion of his/her course in Japan. At the time that the scholarship is awarded, JDS fellow must dedicate himself/herself to the study program of the university he/she attends to. Therefore, in case there is a drastic change in fellow's health condition (e.g. pregnancy, etc.) before his/her departure to Japan, and if university considers his/her condition not suitable enough in the pursuit of academic goal, scholarship is subject to cancellation, based on the decision/guidance of university.
    • JDS fellows will be required to attend preparatory language training in Bishkek for about 2 months on full time basis prior to departure for Japan. The training will start in April 2008.
    • The scholarship may be cancelled if JDS fellows fail to attend the preparatory language training or fail to arrive in Japan by the appointed date.
    • The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic will ask the fellows to sign and submit the contract to follow the conditions deemed necessary as scholarship fellows under the JDS project. If a fellow violates any articles of his/her pledge, the scholarship may be cancelled and other necessary steps will be taken.

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Field of Study, Common Agenda and University
  • Number of dispatched fellows: 20 fellows
  • Target Fields of Study and Universities: (Click "Name of University" for course details)
  • Degree to be obtained: Master's degree in 2 years (For University of Tsukuba in the field of International Relations, 1 year)
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Common Agenda: Applicant needs to write "Research Proposal" considering Common Agenda which is stated after the Field of Study.
<Public Administration>
・Advancing New Administrative Systems
・Planning and Management for Better Regional Governance

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University[PDF : 145KB]
For more info:
http://www.apu.ac.jp/home/index.php?sel_

Kobe University[PDF : 85KB]
For more info:
http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/index.htm

Kyushu University[PDF : 56KB]
For more info:
http://www.law.kyushu-u.ac.jp/foreignlanguages/mainpage.htm
<Economics>
・Ensuring Balanced and Stable Fiscal Management
・Promotion of Attractive Market and Active Industries
・Providing Sound and Fair Business Environment

Ritsumeikan University[PDF : 96KB]
For more info:
http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/eng/international_programs/
grad_programs/mped/index.shtml

International University of Japan[PDF : 132KB]
For more info:
http://gsir.iuj.ac.jp/idp/index.html

School of International and Public Policy, Hitotsubashi University[PDF : 122KB]
For more info:
http://www.hit-u.ac.jp/ipp/APPP/
<International Relations>
・Marking Steps forward to Global Peace and Stability
・Building Up Closer Networks with Asian Countries

International University of Japan[PDF : 146KB]
For more info:
http://gsir.iuj.ac.jp/index.cfm

University of Tsukuba[PDF : 131KB]
For more info:
http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/index.html
<Agricultural Policy>
・Rural Development and Sustainable Resource Management

Hiroshima University[PDF : 138KB]
For more info:
http://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/index.html
<Information and Communication Technology>
・ICT Policy for Popularization and Advanced Usage

International University of Japan[PDF : 96KB]
For more info:
http://ibs.iuj.ac.jp/
<Environmental Policy>
・Establishing Environmental Management System

University of Tsukuba[PDF : 45KB]
For more info:
http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/eng/index.html

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Application Procedure
  • Completing Application Documents
    • Applicant must complete all sections of application form in English.
    • Applicant must choose the field of study and accepting university, considering his/her study field and Master's degree to be obtained. See the above website of the respective universities for more information and tick the desired course. If Applicant marks no place or more than two places, his/her application will become invalid.
    • Application form must be attached with the required documents. The documents must be issued in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.
    • No direct inquiries to Universities in Japan shall be allowed.
  • Submitting Application Documents
    • Application form and required documents must be submitted personally, by postage, or courier to JICE JDS Project Office in Bishkek
      1st Floor, 201 Abdrakhmanova(Sovietskaya) St., 720011 Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Republic.
    • Submission sent by FAX or E-MAIL will NOT be accepted.
    • Application deadline is 16:00 hrs on October 16, 2007
    • Late submissions and incomplete application documents shall NOT be accepted.
    • Application documents will not be returned for any reason.

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Selection Procedure
  • 1st Selection: Screening Application Documents
    • Application documents will be examined by professors of accepting university he/she applies for in November 2007. Only successful candidates will be notified the selection result in late November 2007.
    • Regarding the result of the 1st Selection, any inquiries of applicant will NOT be accepted.
  • 2nd Selection: English Language Examination and Mathematics Test
    • Candidates will be required to sit for TOEFL test held in mid December 2007. However, those who submitted a valid official certificate of International / Institutional TOEFL PBT score 500, CBT173, iBT61, or above, or IELTS: 5.5 or above are exempted to sit for this examination. No other English certificate shall be considered.
    • Candidates will be required to sit for Mathematics Test at this stage.
    • Only successful candidates will be notified the selection result in late December 2007.
    • Regarding the result of the 2nd Selection, any inquiries of candidates will NOT be accepted.
  • 3rd Selection: Technical Interview and Medical Check
    • Candidates will be interviewed by the concerned professors of Japanese university in Bishkek in January 2008.
    • Candidates will be required to undergo a medical check at a designated hospital during this stage.
    • Only successful candidates will be notified the selection result in late January 2008.
    • Regarding the result of the 3rd Selection, any inquiries of candidates will NOT be accepted.
  • 4th Selection: Comprehensive Interview
    • Candidates will be interviewed by the Operating Committee members of JDS in Bishkek in February 2008.
    • Only successful candidates will be notified the selection result in late February 2008.
    • Regarding the result of the 4th Selection, any inquiries of candidates will NOT be accepted.
  • University Placement
    • The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the Government of Japan determines the university placement of scholarship fellows. No objection on the placement decision shall be accepted.
    • According to the placement, successful candidates who pass the 4th Selection will be required to apply for the desired university. It is only upon admission to the university that candidates will be considered as JDS fellows.

<Notes>

  • Limited transportation and accommodation allowance will be provided to the candidates coming from regional area after the first selection stage.
  • Regarding the English Language Examination, examination fee will be borne by JICE only once. JICE has the possessive right of the result.

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Where to get Application Forms
  • By Internet:
    Please download Application Form from the following "Download Application Forms"
  • Executing Agency and other state organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic:
    Executing Agency: Agency of the Kyrgyz Republic on Civil Service Affairs: http://csa.gov.kg
  • JICE JDS Project Office in the Kyrgyz Republic
    1st Floor, 201 Abdrakhmanova(Sovietskaya) St., 720011 Bishkek
    TEL: 0312-628010, 628011
    Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 09:30 to 12:00, 13:30 to 17:00

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Download Application Forms
  1. Instructions for the application and related information
    1. Application Guidelines[PDF : 412KB]
      -A Guideline for Writing a Research Plan for JDS Applicants
      -Instruction for Documents Order
    2. Map of Universities in Japan
      [PDF : 24KB]
  2. Application Documents
    1. Checklist of Application Documents to be submitted
      [Microsoft Word : 54KB] [PDF : 21KB]
    2. Application Form
      [Microsoft Word : 87KB] [PDF : 94KB]
    3. Annex 1: Reference from an Academic Advisor of the University Attended
      [Microsoft Word : 37KB] [PDF : 15KB]
    4. Annex 2: Reference from the Current Employer
      [Microsoft Word : 32KB] [PDF : 15KB]
    5. Permission Letter
      [Microsoft Word : 29KB] [PDF : 112KB]
    6. Registration Form
      [Microsoft Word : 44KB] [PDF : 9KB]
    7. Questionnaire on Medical History and Present Health Condition
      [Microsoft Word : 29KB] [PDF : 13KB]
    8. Questionnaire on Source of Information
      [Microsoft Word : 22KB] [PDF : 9KB]

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Important Reminders
  • University to apply: When applicants choose a university to apply and fill in application documents, they should consult "University Information" in the Application Guidelines carefully to avoid mismatches between the desired subjects and the courses to be provided. Applicants can acquire more information in the website of each university or in JICE JDS Project Office in Bishkek.
  • Application documents: All the application documents will not be returned for any reasons.
  • Selection results: Successful candidates will be notified in writing after each selection stage by JICE JDS Project Office. Any inquiries on the results by applicants shall not be accepted.
  • JDS Regulations: Once selected as JDS Fellows, Fellows are obliged to follow the regulations under the JDS, which for example restrict the invitation of your family for initial 6 months of your stay in Japan.
  • University Regulations: Your accepting universities may have different regulations from those of JDS. In that case, JDS fellows are requested to follow the university regulations as well.
  • Contract: JDS fellows are requested to sign the contract with the executing agency after being selected. The contract includes the obligations of JDS fellows such as at least 3 years' contribution at your belonging organization upon the return to the Kyrgyz Republic.
  • Pre-departure Orientation: Successful candidates who pass the 4th Selection must participate in pre-departure orientation including full-time preparatory English language training in Bishkek from April to June 2008.
  • Departure for Japan
    • The JDS fellows are scheduled to arrive in Japan in early July 2008.
    • The JDS fellows must participate in Japanese language training in Japan from mid-July to August or September 2008.
    • The scholarship fellows will enter each accepting university in September or October 2008.
    • After the entrance to an accepting university, it is not allowed to change either a field of study or an accepting university.

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Inquiry

JICE JDS Project Office in the Kyrgyz Republic
1st Floor, 201 Abdrakhmanova(Sovietskaya) St., 720011 Bishkek
TEL: 0312-628010, 628011
Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 09:30 to 12:00, 13:30 to 17:00

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