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ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships
ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships - Masters, Post a Comment
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- Various
- Host country
- Japan
- Region
- Asia
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The ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program aims to award two-year masters and three-year PhD scholarships for young African leaders. Read on to know more if you qualify for the opportunity.
**Application deadline:** October 28, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/abe-initiative-sdgs-global-leader-program-for-masters-and-phd-scholarships/#h-benefits-of-the-abe-initiative-sdgs-global-leader-program)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/abe-initiative-sdgs-global-leader-program-for-masters-and-phd-scholarships/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply for a Masters and PhD Scholarships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/abe-initiative-sdgs-global-leader-program-for-masters-and-phd-scholarships/#h-how-to-apply-for-a-masters-and-phd-scholarships)
## Benefits of the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program
The program intends to strengthen the partnership between Africa and Japan, as well as the implementation of political-strategic decision-making and execution, in order to capacitate young or mid-career human resources who are contributing to tackling difficulties faced in numerous disciplines.
Applicants should ideally be middle-management government employees or academics who are passionate about making a difference in public policy administration and economics and want to be active in policy formulation, politics, and development challenges.
Participants in the program may also be interested in participating in “Additional Programs,” which include networking events with Japanese companies and internship opportunities. The Japan Development Studies Program (JICA-DSP), which gives information about Japan’s modernization, World War II, and development experiences, is also promoted.
## Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Scholarship must meet the following requirements:
- Be under the age of 40 (before 1 April 2022)
- For Master’s Degree, a Bachelor’s degree (including B-Tech) with honors or equivalent to NQF8 is required, as well as a 65 percent average in academic transcripts.
- For a Doctor’s Degree, you must have a Master’s degree (NQF9) and a minimum academic transcript average of 65 percent.
- Have worked in the current organization for more than six months
To apply, you must first get authorization from the present organization and then be reinstated.
## How to Apply for a Masters and PhD Scholarships
In order to start your application process for the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program, kindly email marked PDF files of application documents (less than 4MB in a mail) and submit the original documents to the following address:
ABE Program
Japan International Cooperation Agency
JICA South Africa Office
Lord Charles Office Block, Building B, 1st Floor 337
Brooklyn Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria 0081
P.O.Box 14068, Hatfield, 0028
Republic of South Africa
The files to be downloaded and submitted are as follows:
- [Application Form](https://www.jica.go.jp/cotedivoire/english/activities/c8h0vm0000fghq3v-att/abe_sdgs_22_01.xlsx)
- [Annex 1 – Current and Previous Work Experience](https://www.jica.go.jp/cotedivoire/english/activities/c8h0vm0000fghq3v-att/abe_sdgs_22_02.docx)
- [Annex 2 – Career Plan After Graduation](https://www.jica.go.jp/cotedivoire/english/activities/c8h0vm0000fghq3v-att/abe_sdgs_22_03.docx)
- [Annex 3 – Research Plan](https://www.jica.go.jp/cotedivoire/english/activities/c8h0vm0000fghq3v-att/abe_sdgs_22_04.docx)
- [Application Form cover](https://www.jica.go.jp/cotedivoire/english/activities/c8h0vm0000fghq3v-att/sdgs2022_02.pdf)
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Willing to study in Japan
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Japan for the duration of the programme.
Is the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.