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  • Applications are Open for the (JICA) African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) Programme for the 2025 Academic Year

Applications are Open for the (JICA) African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) Programme for the 2025 Academic Year

The Department of Higher Education and Training is pleased to share yet another study opportunity by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for South Africans who wish to further their studies in Japan for year 2025.

Application Deadline: 27 September 2024.

The African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative) programme aims to support the young generation who want to contribute to the development of African industries to bridge the gap between Africa and Japan through deeply understanding the Japanese society and its business culture.

The ABE Initiative scholarship programme is offering the youth of Africa a unique opportunity to study for a Master’s degree in one of their higher education institutions and to undertake a 6 months internship programme at one of their Japan firms.

Fields of Study

Candidates with study topics aimed at contributing to the industrial development of South Africa will be prioritised along with candidates studying in the following sectors:

  • Energy, minerals and extractions
  • Higher Education, Vocational Training, Science & Innovation;
  • Water and Sanitation;
  • Manufacturing;
  • Private Sector Investment and SMME Promotion;
  • Agriculture;
  • Transportation systems/ Infrastructure and Automotive industry.

To apply:

You will need to submit the following documents to the Department of Higher Education and Training through the ScholarshipApplications@Dhet.gov.za email:

  • ABE Initiative Application form in excel file format together with other sheets of the document. The document’s file must be labelled with applicant’s names
  • ABE Initiative Application form in PDF format with photo, signed by applicant and endorsed by employer
  • Certified copy(s) of university degree certificates and academic transcripts
  • Copy of Passport or National ID
  • Form of enquiry to university (if needed),
  • Certificate of English proficiency (if available)

Please read the full Scholarship Advert with all documents on our website to ensure that you meet all the requirements and that you submit the relevant documentation.

Kindly also refer to the General Information document below for comprehensive details on eligibility.

For further enquiries on this programme, Kindly contact Ms. Eva Nderumaki at the JICA South Africa Office

Email:

Nderumakieva.so@jica.go.jp

Tel:

+27 12 346 4493

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