• Introduction
• Qualifications and Requirements
• Field of study and university
• Application Procedure
• Selection Procedure
• Where to get Application forms?
• Download application forms
• Up Coming Events
• Inquiry

The Government of Mongolia established the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) by the assistance of the government of Japan in the year of 2001.

The objective of the JDS is to support human resource development in Mongolia by targeting, young potential leaders working in the government, private sector or research institutions, who are expected to participate in social and economic development planning in the 21st century. Another important aim is to have JDS Fellows contribute to extending and enhancing bilateral relationships with Japan. JDS Fellows are expected not only to acquire specialist knowledge at higher education institutions in Japan, but also to establish research and human resource networks to actively engage in practical improvement of social and economic development issues which Mongolia might confront.

JDS is now inviting applications from persons interested in studying Master's course in Japan. Twenty scholarships (20) for English course and Japanese course in total will be awarded in the year of 2008-2009.

• Feature of JDS Program
  Scholarship includes: full tuition and other compulsory academic fees, monthly stipends (including the housing and subsistence allowance), basic health insurance, a round trip airfare and other one-off allowances. Scholars will receive regular consultation during their stay in Japan. Consultation/assistance in Mongolian language is also available if necessary.
• Scholarships to be awarded
  The JDS scholarships will include mainly:
  1. Living allowance for the pre-departure training in Ulaanbaatar
  2. Airfare to and from Japan (only once)
  3. Tuition fee of Japanese higher educational institutions
  4. Monthly stipends (living expenses)
  5. One-off allowance for the arrival in Japan, security deposit on house lease contract, round-trip airfare etc

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1. Nationality: Must be citizens of Mongolia.
2. Age: Between the age of 22 and 39 (as of April 1st, 2008).Born on/after April 2nd, 1968 and born on/before April 1st, 1986.
3. Academic background: Bachelor's degree holder from university authorized by the Government of Mongolia or other country.
   <Note>
   - Applicants for "Law" are preferable to hold a bachelor's degree in law or equivalent study.
   - Basic mathematics knowledge is required for applicants in "Development Engineering".
4. Work Experience:
   -Must have work experience in the relevant fields for more than 2 years (full-time basis) as of October 9th, 2007.
   -Part-time job or full time work before graduation of university (first university if applicants graduate more than one) are not included as three-year work experience. Period of leave from work are not included as well.
5. Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (minimum TOEFL 500 or equivalent)
6. Health: Applicants must be mentally and physically in good health
7. Ineligibility: Applicants cannot apply;
   1. Those who are currently awarded or are scheduled to receive another scholarship.
   2. Those who have already taken a master's degree out of Mongolia under scholarship of the government of Mongolia or any other country/foreign aid organization.
   3. Military personnel and military civilian employees registered on the active list.
8. Others:
   1. JDS Fellows are obliged to return to Mongolia right after the graduation in order to make contributions toward the development of Mongolia with acquired knowledge and skills.
   2. The Government of Mongolia will have JDS Fellows sign a pledge to the conditions which Fellows shall follow under the program. If JDS Fellow violates any article of the agreement, the scholarship will be canceled
   3. JDS Fellows must attend two-month mandatory pre-departure program including Japanese Language Training in Ulaanbaatar. If they cannot attend it or cannot leave for Japan on the designated date, the scholarship will be terminated.

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1. Number of scholarship: 17
2. Degree to be obtained: Master's degree (usually 2-2.5 year courses)
3. Language: English
4. Fields of study and "Sub Theme" for proposing a research plan
   JDS project aims at finding solutions to the developments issues that Mongolia has been facing at respective field as well as human resource development of Mongolian citizens. A proposed research plan which is related with the "Sub theme" listed below is positively evaluated at the selection.

   Field of Study	Sub theme
   ◆ Law	Development of legal system supporting market-oriented economic reform
   ◆ Business Administration	Reconstruction of domestic industry and export promotion
   ◆ ICT	ICT Policy to create wider and advanced usage
   ◆ Education	A. Development of quality of basic education, or B. Development of quality of vocational and higher education
   ◆ Environmental Policy	A. Environmental protection policy of the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar B. Policy for natural environment conservation with adequate usage of natural resources
   ◆ Public Administration	Promotion of rural development
   ◆ Health administration	A. Development of provision of medical service, or B. Policy for medical service system reform under a market economy
   ◆ International Relations	Strengthening relationship among neighbor and Asia-Pacific countries
   ◆ Development Engineering	Infrastructure building for promotion of economic activities

5. Acceptant universities:
   (Click "Name of University" for course details)

<Law>

Nagoya University[PDF : 162KB]
‐For more information:
http://gsl-nagoya-u.net/index.php

<Business Administration>

Waseda University[PDF : 42KB]
‐For more information:
http://www.waseda.jp/gradcom/index-e.html

<Information and Communication Technology>

Waseda University[PDF : 138KB]
‐For more information:
http://www.gits.waseda.ac.jp/GITS/index_en.php?
href=top_en.html

<Education>

Hiroshima University[PDF : 215KB]
‐For more information:
http://home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/idec/index.html

<Environmental Policy>

University of Tsukuba[PDF : 45KB]
‐For more information:
http://www.life.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/index.html

<Public Administration>

Keio University[PDF : 142KB]
‐For more information:
http://www.sfc.keio.ac.jp/prospective/aboutmag/
index.html.en

<Health Administration>

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University[PDF :95KB]
‐For more information:
http://www.apu.ac.jp/graduate/modules/gsa/?id=2

<International Relations>

Waseda University[PDF : 57KB]
‐For more information:
http://www.wiaps.waseda.ac.jp/default.asp?lang=EN&
frame=110!*!0&file=Public/MA/PM_LMenu_EN.htm!
Bin/Cont.asp%3fUMenu=UMenu_EN.asp%253fKEY=
PM01%2526HL=1!Common/Dmy.htm

<Development Engineering>

Tokyo Institute of Technology[PDF : 49KB]
‐For more information:
http://www.ide.titech.ac.jp/index-e.htm

Note

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1. "Applicant's Guideline" and "Application Form" is available until October 9th, 2007.
2. Where to submit?

   JICE JDS Project Office in Mongolia.

   Suite 206,The Crystal House Business Center Bldg, Chinggis Ave. 11/1, 2nd khoroo Sukhbaatar district, Central P.O.Box 917, Ulaanbaatar 13, TEL: 55150415, 55150416 by hand or postage.
3. Submission period: From September 26th to 5:00 PM of October 9th 2007.
4. Application missing the deadline or incomplete documentation shall be considered as INELIGIBLE.
5. Applications will not be returned by any reason.

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1. First Selection
   <English proficiency test>
   • All applicants are required to take ITP-TOEFL administrated by JDS Office
   • Date and place: November 3rd 2007 in Ulaanbaatar
   • Result: All applicants will be notified the selection result in the early of December, 2007
   <Mathematics test>
   • Applicants only for "Business Administration" and "Development Engineering" are required to take a short written mathematics test on the same day of TOEFL examination.
   • The math test consists of basic algebra, logic and economic problems.
2. Second Selection (Documents screening & Medical Check up)
   • Application documents are examined by professors of accepting university.
   • All applicants are notified the selection result in the middle of January, 2008.
   • Successful candidates are required to take a medical check-up at the designated hospital.
3. Third Selection (Interview 1)
   • Interviews by professor(s) from Japanese university you apply for are held in Ulaanbaatar in late January 2008.
   • All applicants ware notified the selection result within one week after the test.
4. Final Selection (Interview 2)
   • Interviews by the Operating Committee members of JDS program are held in Ulaanbaatar in early February 2008.
   • All applicants will be notified the selection result by middle February 2008.

1. University to apply
   When you complete an application document after choosing a university to apply for, read "University Information" thoroughly and carefully in order to make sure if it provide appropriate curriculums and supervisors that meet proposed research plan you are planning. For further information, visit website of each university.
2. Application documents
   A full set of documentation includes an application form and all other properly certified documents. Applicants presenting incomplete documentation will be considered as ineligible. Applications will not be returned.
3. Selection results
   Selection results will be informed from JICE JDS Project Office only. Any inquiries on the results shall not be accepted.

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Application forms are available at the following places until October 9th, 2007, for FREE of CHARGE.

1. JICE JDS Project Office
2. Governor's Office in each aimag
3. Internet: Go to the item (G)

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1. Instructions for the application and relevant information
   1. Application guidelines
      [PDF : 191KB]
   2. List of accepting universities
      [PDF : 18KB]
   3. Map of accepting universities
      [PDF : 25KB]
   4. Advices from successful candidates 2007-2008
      [PDF : 66KB]
   5. A guide line for writing a research plan for JDS applicants
      [PDF : 19KB]
   6. FAQs (Frequent Asked Questions)
      [PDF : 101KB]
2. Application documents
   1. Self check list of application documents to be submitted
      [Microsoft Word : 53KB] [PDF : 21KB]
   2. Application form
      [Microsoft Word : 86KB] [PDF : 89KB]
   3. Reference letter
      • Annex1: Reference from an academic advisor of your university
        [Microsoft Word : 49KB]
      • Annex2: Reference from an current employer
        [Microsoft Word : 48KB]
   4. Questionnaire
      • Medical history and present health condition
        [Microsoft Word : 27KB] [PDF : 13KB]
      • Source of information
        [Microsoft Word : 21KB] [PDF : 9KB]
   5. Pledge
      [PDF : 17KB]

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Explanatory meeting:
People interested in JDS program are welcome to attend our information session for further information. The JICE JDS Project Office in Mongolia will answer your questions regarding the completion of application documents, qualifications and requirements for the applicants and so on. Please see the schedule below and also check the special advertisement in newspapers for participation in this session.

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For further information, feel free to contact JICE JDS Project Office in Ulaanbaatar.

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