Japan's Human Resource Development Scholarship Program (JDS) is hosting a series of information sessions this week for prospective applicants in the Maldives. 
These events will provide detailed insights into the program's curriculum, partner universities, application process, and alumni experiences.
The sessions are scheduled as follows:  Wednesday, October 22: Online session from 13:30 to 14:00, hosted by a professor from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.  
Thursday, October 23: Online session from 16:00 to 17:00.  
Saturday, October 25: In-person session from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Marukab Plaza conference room, Ninth Floor.
Advance registration is required:  Online sessions: Register here  
In-person session: Register here
Launched in the Maldives in 2020 and funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the JDS Scholarship supports the development of future leaders in key public sectors. 
It offers six fully funded Master's degree programs annually, covering tuition, travel, accommodation, and more, to help mid-level civil servants and public officials advance social and economic policies upon their return.  
For the latest updates, visit the official JDS Maldives page or follow JDS Maldives on Facebook. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are open until November 10, 2025.