Qualifications

1. Must be between 25 and 40 years old (as of October 1, 2019), as required by the organizer;
2. Must have rendered at least two (2) years of service (as permanent employee);
3. Must have a college degree related to the field/study or has sufficient demonstrated ability and experience along the field study;
4. Must not have a pending application for scholarship under another program;
5. Must be proficient in basic computer skills;
6. Must have a competent command of English both in conversation and composition; and
7. Must be     medically fit to undertake training; and
8. Must not have participated in any scholarship program from JICA;

The nominee shall submit the following requirements to HRDS on or before the deadline specified above:

1. Nomination letter/Memorandum addressed to the Secretary by the Head of Office (Region/Bureau/Director) with statement on how the subject training complies with the minimum criteria for official travel abroad: (a) the purpose of the trip is strictly within the mandate of the requesting government official or personnel (b) The projected expenses for the trip are not excessive (c) The trip is expected to bring substantial benefits to the country and (d) the travel shall not hamper then operational efficiency of the said agency;
2. Service Record;
3. Certification from the Chief, Administrative Division stating:
   1. That the applicant has No Pending Administrative and/or Criminal Case;
   2. That the applicant has No Pending Scholarship Nomination;
   3. That the applicant's performance ratings for two (2) immediate rating periods were at least Very Satisfactory; and,
   4. That the applicant is physically and mentally fit to
4. Certification of actual duties and responsibilities (including past involvement) relevant to the course signed by immediate superior;
5. Duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (with list of in-service trainings and seminars attended);
6. Photocopy of Transcript of Records (Baccalaureate/Graduate); and,
7. Photocopy of Diploma (Baccalaureate/Graduate)

The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety shall shoulder all travel related expenses including costs of roundtrip airfare, accommodation, meals, expenses for study tours, expenses for program implementation, including materials.

The DENR Scholarship Committee (DSC) will conduct screening and selection of candidates to the said scholarship program. Should you need further information about the requirements, please communicate with the DSC Secretariat at (02) 927-9107.