Japan, through the African Business Education Initiative (ABE), is offering scholarships to Moroccan applicants for the 2027-2028 academic year.
The program provides an opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree at a Japanese university, combined with a professional internship at a Japanese company.
Benefits of the ABE Scholarship 2027-2028
The scholarship provides several benefits, including:
- Access to Japanese universities.
- Opportunities to undertake internships at Japanese companies.
- Full exemption from university admission and tuition fees.
- Living allowances.
- Round-trip international airfare.
- Accommodation expenses.
Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to:
- Young students.
- Employees and officials working in public and private institutions.
- Applicants who are under 40 years old as of April 1, 2027.
In addition, applicants must have at least six months of professional work experience, acquired after obtaining their degree and excluding internships, by the time of application.
Additional Requirements
Applicants should note the following:
- Applicants must consult the University Information document to determine the type of English-language certificate required by their selected universities.
- Any previous connection with Japan may be considered an advantage, such as studying Japanese or being a member of an association related to Japan.
- The required professional experience must have been obtained after graduation and must not consist of internship experience.
Application Documents
Information about the required application documents is provided in the annexes accompanying the scholarship announcement.
Applicants are advised to carefully review all program documents and requirements before preparing and submitting their applications.
Access to Application Documents
All documents related to the application can be accessed through the following link using the credentials below:
- Guest ID:
ABE2027 - Password:
G2TEHLIi
Application documents:
https://jica.gigapod.jp/gb893c57c1bfbd342e6677a4469f26c470834b31b
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their application documents through one of the following methods:
1. Submission to the JICA Office in Morocco
Applicants may submit their application documents directly to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Office in Morocco.
2. Submission by Mail
Applications may also be sent by post to:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
74, Rue Oum Errabiae
Agdal, Rabat
Morocco
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is:
October 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM Morocco time.
Applicants are advised to review the program requirements and prepare their application documents well before the deadline.
Contact Information
For further information and inquiries regarding the African Business Education Initiative 2027-2028, applicants can contact:
Email: [email protected]
Japan ABE Scholarship 2027-2028 – Key Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | African Business Education Initiative (ABE) |
| Country | Japan |
| Study level | Master’s degree |
| Academic year | 2027-2028 |
| Target applicants | Students and employees of public and private institutions |
| Age requirement | Under 40 years old as of April 1, 2027 |
| Professional experience | At least 6 months after obtaining a degree |
| Internship | Internship opportunities at Japanese companies |
| Application deadline | October 8, 2026 |
| Deadline time | 4:30 PM Morocco time |
| Contact email | [email protected] |
Important: Applicants should carefully read all application documents and annexes, particularly the University Information document, to verify university-specific requirements, English-language certificate requirements, and the complete list of documents needed for the application.
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