CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE SDGs GLOBAL LEADER PROGRAM - (AY 2026-FALL INTAKE)

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Memorandum announces the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Long-Term) call for nominations to the SDGs Global Leader Program for the Academic Year 2026-Fall Intake. DepEd invites qualified personnel to pursue Master’s or Doctoral studies at partner Japanese universities to develop high-level human resources for SDG policy and strengthen Philippines–Japan partnership. Regional offices must nominate one qualified applicant per degree, follow internal endorsement steps, submit endorsed applications to NEAP for an official nomination letter, then submit complete applications to JICA Philippines by the deadline.

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Call for Nominations to the SDGs Global Leader Program

Program Overview and Course Details

Selection, Endorsement, and Submission Process

Eligibility Requirements and Checklist

Bepublíc of the philíppínesBepartment of EoucationNEGROS ISLAND REGION SFP 7420 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE SDGs GLOBAL LEADER PROGRAM(AY 2006-FALL INTAKE) To: OIC-Assistant Regional DirectorSchools Division SuperintendentsRegional Functional Division ChiefsAll Others Concerned 1. Attached is DepEd Memorandum DM-OULS-2025-083 from the Office of theUndersecretary for Learning Systems dated September 16,2025 regarding the Call forNominations to the SDGs Global Leader Program (AY 2006-Fall Intake). 2. Attached are the enclosures of this Memorandum. 3. It is understood that in the conduct of this activity,there shall be nodiscrimination in the provision of Learning and Development interventions on theaccount of age,school,gender,civil status,disability,religion or other similar factors/personal circumstances that run counter to the principles of equal opportunity. 4. For further queries,contact Mrs.Angelita Socorro K.Caballo,OIC-EducationProgramSpecialistIIHRDDat09152741206. 5. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.RAMIR B.jUYTICO EdD,CESO IIIB.Regional Director Encl.:None Reference:None To be indicae the folowing subjects: SCHOLARSHIPS PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS 105/ASKC/HRDD/Call for Nominations to the SDGs Global Leader Program(AY2006-Fall Intake)/Sept 19,2025 Address:Batinguel,Dumaguete City,6200 Telephone Nos: Email Address:nir@deped.gov.ph Website:https://depednir.net BAGONG PILIPINAS MEMORANDUMDM-OULS-2025-083 TO:UndersecretariesAssistant SecretariesBureau and Service DirectorsRegional Directors Schools Division SuperintendentsAl1 Others Concerned Carmela COnaum FROM:CARMELA C.ORACION Assistant SecretaryOfficer-in-ChargeUndersecretary for Learning Systems SUBJECT :CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE SDGs GLOBAL LEADERPROGRAM (AY 2026-FALL INTAKE) DATE:September 16,2025 1.The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),through its Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Long-Term),invites the Department of Education (DepEd)tonominate qualified personnel to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)GlobalLeader Program(GLP)for the Academic Year 2026-Fall Intake.Accepted scholarsmay pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees at partner Japanese universities. 2.The program aims to develop high-level human resources who can contribute topolicy development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)while strengthening the partnership between the Philippines and Japan. The course details are as follows: | Course and Title | SDGs Global Leader Program | | --- | --- | | Course Schedule | 2 years(Master's);up to 3 years (Doctorate),depending
on the host university/program. | | No.of Slots | To be announced by JICA (regional allocations apply) | | Modality | Face-to-Face | | Target Participants
and Qualifications | Young or mid-career government officials /prospective
academics expected to contribute to policy formulation or
implementation on sustainable development issues. | | of
Deadline
Submission | October 3,2025 | 3.For selection purposes,NEAP encourages each Region,Schools Division Office,and Bureau/Service from the Central Office to nominate one(1)qualified applicantper degree for the above-mentioned program.All nominees must first undergo theinternal nomination and endorsement procedures at their respective offices.The endorsed applications shall then be submitted to NEAP for screening andissuance of the Official Nomination Letter.Once NEAP has issued the officialNomination Letter,the endorsed candidates shall directly submit theircomplete applications to JICA Philippines-Training Program Section via email atjicapp tpsajica.go.jp.It is likewise reiterated that nominees must not have anypending applications to other scholarship programs aside from the KCCP SDGsGLP. 4.JICA Application forms and additional information about the course may bedownloaded through this link:htt 5.Nomi

FAQs

What is the SDGs Global Leader Program and who sponsors it?

The SDGs Global Leader Program (GLP) is offered through JICA’s Knowledge Co-Creation Program (Long-Term). DepEd is requested to nominate qualified personnel for the 2026-Fall Intake.

What study options and study duration are available for accepted scholars?

Accepted scholars may pursue Master’s or Doctoral degrees at partner Japanese universities. The schedule is 2 years for Master’s and up to 3 years for Doctoral studies, depending on the host university/program.

How does the nomination and application submission process work?

Each Region, Schools Division Office, and Bureau/Service should nominate one qualified applicant per degree and complete internal endorsement. Endorsed applications are submitted to NEAP for issuance of an Official Nomination Letter, after which endorsed candidates directly submit complete applications to JICA Philippines via email by the deadline.

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