The Government of Japan has decided to provide a grant worth approximately Rs. 53 crore to Nepal under the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) project, supporting higher education for Nepali students.
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide Nepal with a grant of about Rs. 537 million (53 crore Nepali rupees) under the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) project. The grant agreement and exchange letters were signed in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Finance.
This grant will assist 20 master’s degree and 2 PhD-level students by covering university tuition fees, living expenses, travel allowances, insurance, and educational materials. The program has been operational since 2015, and so far, 142 Nepali civil servants have completed their studies in Japan through this scholarship.
During the ceremony, representatives from both sides expressed confidence that the scholarship program will significantly contribute to improving public service in Nepal and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
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