Executing Agency

Voice from a Returned Fellow

(9th Batch, Graduated in 2013)

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

Public Investment Staff (PIS)
In cooperation with
Civil Service Commission,
Department of Foreign Affairs,
&
Embassy of Japan,
JICA Philippine Office

International Christian University (ICU)

Master of Arts in Peace Study

Workplace;
Civil Service Commission Regional Office 12

Position:
Administrative Officer
Title of Thesis
Hudna: Analyzing Causes of Armed Conflict in Mindanao

Academically, the University is a setting where the east meets west - a

convergence of scholars, academics and students alike from all parts of the
globe. ICU, likewise, pride itself as one of the most selective universities in
Japan. Thus, the university is assured that the students entered are among
the cream of the crop. This is the very reason why ICU as my university of
choice.
My life in Japan has been an exhilarating and whirlwind of an
experience. It feels like a child receiving his first box of chocolate. You dont
know what to expect, how it would taste like? Or how would it look like?
One thing is for certain, I learned a lot.
Coming to Japan has been a childhood dream. You could imagine how my
face looked when I first set foot on the Land of the Rising Suns soil, how it
felt when I tasted my first authentic soba or drank a well refined sake. It was
a moment of unimaginable and unexplainable scene. Every day has always
been packed with adventure. Each has extraordinary story to tell that can be
added to a number of lists of misadventures/mishaps and victories/
successes.
As a student of ICU, I learned so many things that inspired me to do
excellently in each class and activities. I became a member of various
clubs/organizations and volunteered to humanitarian causes. As the Vice
President of the graduate school for Public Policy and Social Research
Department, I led a variety of enhancement programs for graduate students.
Further, through hard work and dedication, some professors saw a potential
that led me to conduct lectures to diverse seminars and undergraduate
courses
Furthermore, erudition of knowledge is expected from highly qualified
academics. Through its diversity, an exchange of culture and traditions from
various nationalities other than the Japanese are to be expected - a picture
that depicts a story of Unity in Diversity. Seeing this depiction firsthand in my
two-year studies enthuse me to carry out my share in preserving peace in
Mindanao. I would forever cherish every bit of experience I had. It made me
a better public servant and a well-improved individual. Thanks to JDS, a well
invested knowledge and edification will be put to a greater use and purpose.

Application guidelines/documents and university information can be

downloaded at JDS official website:

http://jds-scholarship.org/
or available at JICE JDS project office.

For Further Information, Please Contact

SCHOLARSHIP
To
JAPAN

JICE JDS Project Office in the Philippines

Unit 2-F1, Island Plaza Salcedo, 105 L.P. Leviste Street,
Salcedo Village, Makati City, Philippines
Office Hours:
Mon. to Fri. 08:30 to 12:30, 13:30 to 17:30
TEL: 02-753-3261
EMAIL: jicejdsphilippines@yahoo.com
Official Website: http://jds-scholarship.org/
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With an emphasis on reconciliation and peace, ICU was envisaged as

a University of Tomorrow, a place where Japanese and international
students would live together and learn to serve the needs of an emerging,
more interconnected world.

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Japanese Grant Aid for Human

Resource Development
Scholarship (JDS)

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in the Philippines
2014

*JICE (Japan International Cooperation Center) is the agent to

National Economic and Development Agency.

(For AY 2015-2016)

Framework of JDS Project

What is the JDS

The Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development
Scholarship (JDS) was established by the Government of the Philippines
with the assistance of the Government of Japan for JFY2002. The objective
International
Graduate School of
of JDS is to support human resources development
University ofof the Philippines,
International Relations
Japan
targeting young officials, who are expected to be leaders Graduate
of theSchool
country,
of
Kobe University International
and to engage in formulating and implementing social and
economic
Cooperation
Studies
development policies after returned. Participants of the JDS Project shall
contribute to an expanded and enhanced foundation for bilateral relations
Ritsumeikan
Graduate School of
with Japan as persons having well-rounded knowledge
of Asia
Japan.

Sub-Program

Component

1-1. Support for Good

Governance

Target Organization*

National Economic and Development Authority

Department of Finance
Department of Budget and Management
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Justice
Department of the Interior and Local Government (inc.LGUs)
Department of Labor and Employment
Civil Service Commission
Office of the President
Senate of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Commission on Audit
Office of the Ombudsman
Philippine National Police
Philippine Coast Guard
Department of Health
Department of Education
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Commission on Higher Education
National Council on Disability Affairs
Land Bank of the Philippines
Commission on Information and Communications Technology
National Computer Center

Accepting
University

1-3. Regional Development

Administration in Mindanao

National Economic and Development Authority

Department of Agriculture
Department of Agrarian Reform
National Irrigation Administration
Department of Trade and Industry
Department of Science and Technology
Department of Labor and Employment
Department of the Interior and Local Government (inc.LGUs)
National Water Resources Board
Development Bank of the Philippines
Land Bank of the Philippines
Local Water Utilities Administration
People's Credit and Finance Corporation

National Economic and Development Authority

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Office of the Presidential Advisor on the Peace Process
Mindanao Development Authority
Department of the Interior and Local Government (inc.LGUs
exclusively located in Mindanao (Region IX-XIII))
Other Regional Offices of National Government located in
Mindanao
Target non-government organizations in conflict-affected areas
in Mindanao but subject to endorsement by OPAPP

Christian
University

Arts and Sciences

Eligible Applicants 1)~3), 5)~7) to be applied generally

Meiji University

Graduate School of
Governance Studies

1)

A Filipino Citizen;

2)

Between 22 and 39 years old as of April 1, 2015 (in principle);

3)

Must be an employee of target organizations and not be a member of

the military;

4)

Currently employed in the Target Organization, has permanent status

(in principle), has 2 years of work experience in duties particularly
relevant to the selected Component, at the time of application;

5)

Has bachelors degree relevant to the applying fields;

6)

Has a performance rating of at least Very Satisfactory from July 2013

to June 2014;

7)

Has not been awarded foreign scholarship for Masters degree

* For the applicants for the slot prioritized for Bangsamoro, special
qualification may apply. Refer to the website for the details.

Benefits of JDS Participants

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Target Organizations

University

Graduate School

Degree to be
obtained

Course/Program

1-1. Support for

Financial Reform,
Investment and SME
Promotion Policy

NEDA, DOF, BSP, DTI, BOI, DFA, OP, LBP,

DBP, PEZA, DOLE, DOT, PCFC, TESDA

International Development Program

Graduate School of
International
(IDP)
International
University of Japan
(or Public Management and Policy
Relations
Analysis Program, PMPP)

One round trip airfare between Manila and Narita or Kansai Airports
Monthly living allowance in Japan
Tuition at Japanese accepting universities
Other designated allowances

1. Sustainable
Economic Growth
Aimed at Creating 1-2. Capacity
development of
Employment
government officials, in DA, DAR, NIA, NWRB, DILG (incl. LGUs),
Opportunities
relation with the focus DOH, DSWD, CHED, CSC, COA,
activities conducted to Ombudsman
achieve sub program 1

For the Slot Prioritized for Bangsamoro

BTC, BTA, BG, ARMM, LGUs in
Bangsamoro areas
Target non-government organizations in
conflict-affected areas in Mindanao but
subject to endorsement by BTC
For the Slot for Other Organizations
MinDA, DILG (incl.LGUs exclusively located
in Mindanao (Region IX-XIII))
Other Regional Offices of National
Government located in Mindanao

Slot

Master of Arts in
International
Development or
Economics
(or Master of Arts in
Public Management)

2y

Graduate School of
Special Course for Development
International
Policy
Cooperation Studies

Master of Economics /
Master of International
Studies

2y

Meiji University

Public Policy Program

International Development Policy
Graduate School of
Program
Governance Studies
Community Planning and
Management Program

Master of Public Policy

2y

Master of Arts in Public

Administration /
Master of Arts in
International Relations/
Master of Arts in Peace
Studies

2y

Graduate School of
Nagoya University Global
Environmental
Environmental Leaders Program
Studies

Master of Environmental
Studies /
Master of Engineering

2y

Graduate School of One-year Masters Program of

Policy Studies
Public Policy (MP1)

Master of Public Policy/

Master of Public
Administration

1y

2
(Prioritized for
Bangsamoro)
3

International
Graduate School of Public Policy and Social Research
Christian University Arts and Sciences Program

1-3. Enhancement of
expertise of
DPWH, DOTC, DENR, DOE, PEZA, CAAP,
government officials in
BCDA, MMDA, CICT, LTO, SBMA, LRTA,
Nagoya University
the areas of
DOST
transportation
infrastructure

2. Regional
2-1. Public Policy
Development
Administration in
Mindanao /
Support for
Establishment of
Bangsamoro
2-2. Infrastructure
Autonomous
Development /
Government
Industrial Development

Study
Period

Kobe University

Pacific University Asia Pacific Studies

The framework of the JDS Project consists of Sub-Program and

Component, which correspond to and deal with the selected target priority
Graduate School of
Nagoya University
International
area and development issues of the Philippines.
The participants
are
Development
selected from Target Organizations whose mission is closely related to
sub-program and component. Accepting Japanese university offers
educational programs corresponded to the needs. The degree to be
Internationalis English.
obtained is masters degree. The medium of Instruction
Graduate School of
1-2. Support for Agriculture
and Rural Development/
Small and Medium-sized
Enterprise for Improvement
of Livelihood

Component

Graduate School

Fields of Study
1. Capacity
Enhancement of
Administrative
Institution

Sub-Program

National Graduate
Institute for Policy
Studies (GRIPS)

(Others)

Hiroshima
University

Graduate School for

International
Development and
Cooperation

Master of Engineering /
Development Technology Course in
Master of Science /
Division of Development Science,
Master of Agriculture /
Department of Civil and
Master of International
Environmental Engineering
Cooperation Studies

2y

2
(Prioritized for
Bangsamoro)
3

Maximum Number per year

(Others)
20

Selection Process & Schedule after Selection

Submission of Application
Documents

st

1 Selection

Jul-Aug.2015:Pre-Departure Orientation

November 14, 2014

To JICE JDS Project Office in the
Philippines

nd

2 Selection

rd

<December 12, 2014 >

English Proficiency (TOEFL) & Math Test

Dec 2014 to Jan 2015

Screening of Application Documents
by Japanese University Professors

3 Selection

Feb 2015
Medical Examination
Technical Interview by Japanese
University Professors
Mar 2015
Comprehensive Interview by
Operating Committee Members

Aug. 2015: Departure for Japan

Sep- 2015: Entrance to University
Jul-Oct 2017: Return to the Philippines,
Reporting Session