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ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships

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ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships - Masters, Post a Comment

Provider: Various
Host country: Japan
Deadline: Annual – check official site
Region: Asia

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Who can apply: African mid-career professionals pursuing Master's or PhD studies in Japan
Funding: Full tuition + stipend + travel
Study level: PhD
Deadline: Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

African mid-career professionals pursuing Master's or PhD studies in Japan

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Full tuition + stipend + travel

About the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships (2026)

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) * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. 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Full tuition + stipend + travel

ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships eligibility

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African mid-career professionals pursuing Master's or PhD studies in Japan

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How to apply for the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships 2026

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Listed eligibility: African mid-career professionals pursuing Master's or PhD studies in Japan. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships deadline & application timeline

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships?+

African mid-career professionals pursuing Master's or PhD studies in Japan

What funding does the ABE Initiative SDGs Global Leader Program for Masters and PhD Scholarships offer?+

Listed funding: Full tuition + stipend + travel. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

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How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/cotedivoire/english/activities/c8h0vm0000fghq3v-att/abe_sdgs_22_01.xlsx to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: African mid-career professionals pursuing Master's or PhD studies in Japan. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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