ABE INITIATIVE MASTER’S AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUTH 8TH BATCH AND SDG GLOBAL LEADER MASTERS AND PHD PROGRAM 2021
Deadline: 9 October 2020 |
Location: Japan
B. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Global Leader Program (for 2021)
Background:
The SDGs Global Leader Program aims to capacitate young or mid-career human resources who are contributing towards addressing challenges faced in various fields through strengthening the collaboration between Africa and Japan, and through the implementation of political strategic decision-making and implementation.
Eligible Applicants:
Prospective applicants should ideally be middle-management government officials or academics who wish to be involved in policy formulation, political and development issues, and who are passionate about making a difference in public policy administration and economics.
Furthermore, participants of the programme may wish to participate in “Additional Programmes” which allow for participation to networking fairs with Japanese enterprises and internship opportunities. Participants are also encouraged to participate in the Japan Development Studies Programme (JICA-DSP), which provides knowledge on Japan’s modernisation, World War II, and development experiences.
Duration of Programme:
September 2021 – August 2024
Two years will be allocated for a Master’s Degree, and three years for a Ph.D. (depending on university offering).
Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be less than 40 (before 1 April 2021)
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (B-Tech included) with honours or equivalent to NQF8 and average of 65% in academic transcripts for Master’s Degree
- Must hold Master degree (NQF9) and minimum average of 65% in academic transcripts for Doctor’s Degree
- Have more than six months working experience in the current organization
- Must obtain permission to apply and secure reinstatement from the current organization
- Must have adequate English skills in both written and oral communication
A. African Business Education (ABE) Initiative for Youth 8th Batch (for 2021)
Background:
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the commencement of the ABE Initiative at the Fifth Tokyo Conference on African Development (TICAD V) held in Yokohama, Japan, in 2013. The ABE Initiative aims to develop human resources in both public and private sectors. More than 1,400 participants from all the 54 countries have joined the program since 2014 The program has provided African youths with opportunities to study at Japanese universities and to work at Japanese enterprises.
Eligible Applicants:
The ABE Initiative aims at fostering leaders with proven ability to contribute towards Africa’s development in collaboration with the Japanese private sector. JICA is looking for prominent young South African nationals who are or anticipating to be involved in industrial development activities in both public and private sectors, and who have strong motivation to strengthen economic ties between South Africa and Japan.
Duration of Programme:
September 2021 – August 2024
Up to two and half years will be allocated for a Master’s Degree.
Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of South Africa
- Be less than 40 (as of 1 April 2021)
- Have some work experience
- Have good health condition, both physically and mentally, to complete the program
- Bachelor’s degree (B-Tech included) with honours or equivalent to NQF8 or above
- Minimum average of 65% score in academic transcript Have good understanding of the ABE Initiative’s objectives
- Have adequate English skills in both written and oral communication
Program Outline and Application Form:
- 1. General Information-FY2021 (PDF/593KB)
- 2. South Africa Supplemental Information Sheet (PDF/135KB)
- 3. Application Form in 2021 (Excel/143KB)
- 3-1. Annex1_Current and Previous Work experience (Word/19.0KB)
- 3-2. Annex2_Career Plan after Graduation (Word/19.9KB)
- 3-3. Annex3_Research Plan (Word/20.8KB)
- 4-1. University Information for Applicants (2021)_ABE Initiative (Excel/416KB)
- 4-2. University Information for Applicants (2021)_SDGs Africa Master (Excel/355KB)
- 4-3. University Information for Applicants (2021)_SDGs Africa PHD (Excel/356KB)
Use this link to learn more:
https://www.jica.go.jp/southafrica/english/office/others/abe.html
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