• Has held permanent plantilla position for at least two (2) years in the DENR at the time of application;
• Has obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;
• Has been performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study/travel being applied for;
• Has no pending administrative case;
• Has no pending application and nomination for other study and non-study trips;
• Has not exceeded four (4) official foreign travel within a year;
• Has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels;
• Has rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;
• Must be willing to conduct a master’s thesis aligned to the priority programs of the Department or related topics to be identified/approved by the DENR;
• Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation;
• Must not be a delinquent scholar; and
• In good mental and physical health.

• Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
• Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
• Service Record;
• Certificate of no pending administrative case;
• Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:
  • has no pending scholarship nomination;
  • has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;
  • has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels.
• Updated Personal Data Sheet, with Work Experience Sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and
• Self Certification of official Travel History for the past 24 months.

The list of available courses and more information about the course is accessible at the Australia Awards Philippines website: https://australiaawardsphilippines.org

Should you need further information about the requirements, please communicate with the HRDC Secretariat at email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone: (02) 8927-9107 or VOIP 1063.

• Has held permanent plantilla position for at least two (2) years in the DENR at the time of application;
• Has obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;
• Has been performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study/travel being applied for;
• Has no pending administrative case;
• Has no pending application and nomination for other study and non-study trips;
• Has not exceeded four (4) official foreign travel within a year;
• Has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels;
• Has rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;
• Must be willing to conduct a master’s thesis aligned to the priority programs of the Department or related topics to be identified/approved by the DENR;
• Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation;
• Must not be a delinquent scholar; and
• In good mental and physical health.

• Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
• Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
• Service Record;
• Certificate of no pending administrative case;
• Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:
  • has no pending scholarship nomination;
  • has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;
  • has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels.
• Updated Personal Data Sheet, with Work Experience Sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and
• Self Certification of official Travel History for the past 24 months.

The DENR HRDC shall screen and select qualified candidates to the program. Selected Candidates will be notified and endorsed to the AFoCO STEP Program, to proceed with the application/admission process.

For interested applicant, you may submit your documentary requirements here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNKEoFI7QpjD8HMIlSE7AelCxZaZ5Urgjh931AM6gGDLSLUw/viewform

Copy of Signed Invitation Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nB-WHj_0synLuW52e5K8jC-HGsqsZd5u/view?usp=share_link

Should you need further information about the requirements, please communicate with the HRDC Secretariat at email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone: (02) 8927-9107 or VOIP 1063.

The objective of JDS is to support human resource development of the Philippines being targeted at highly capable young government officials who are expected to engage in formulating and implementing social and economic development plans and become leaders in the Philippines by studying in Master courses in Japan (the course are provided in English).

The list of available courses and more information about the program is accessible at the JDS website and facebook page: https://www.jds-scholarship.org/country/philippines/index.html and https://www.facebook.com/jds.philippines

Interested applicants shall possess the following qualification requirements of the DENR:

• Have at least two (2) years holding permanent plantilla position in the DENR at the time of application;
• Have obtained performance ratings of at least Very Satisfactory for the last two (2) consecutive rating periods;
• Performing duties and responsibilities relevant to the field of study/travel being applied for;
• Have no pending administrative case;
• Have no pending application and nomination for other study and non-study trips;
• Have not exceeded four (4) official foreign travel within a year;
• Have submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels;
• Have rendered the required service obligation for a scholarship previously enjoyed;
• Must be willing to conduct a master’s thesis aligned to the priority programs of the Department or related topics to be identified/approved by the DENR;
• Must be willing to sign a scholarship service contract and shall serve the DENR with the corresponding period of service obligation;
• Must not be a delinquent scholar; and
• In good mental and physical health.

The nominee shall submit the following requirements to Career Development Division-HRDS:

• Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
• Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
• Service Record;
• Certificate of no pending administrative case:
• Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant:
  • has no pending scholarship nomination;
  • has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant;
  • has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels.
• Updated Personal Data Sheet, with Work Experience Sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath; and
• Self Certification of official Travel History for the past 24 months.

There will be JDS online Promotional Seminars on the following schedules via Zoom:

• Memorandum addressed to the Chair of the Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC), attention HRDC Secretariat to be endorsed by Head of Office and with justification on how the travel complies with the minimum criteria for travel pursuant to EO 77 and other DENR requirements. Division Chief and above applicants/nominees must be concurred by Supervising Undersecretary/Assistant Secretary;
• Resolution from HRDC Counterpart recommending the nomination of the applicant;
• Service Record;
• Certificate of No Pending Administrative Case;
• Certification from the Director supervising human resources/Assistant Regional Director for Management Service/Assistant Director (Region/Bureau/Attached Agency) stating that the applicant(a) has No Pending Scholarship Nomination; (b) has not been a delinquent scholar from a previous scholarship grant; and (c) has submitted all the required reports from previous foreign travels.
• Updated Personal Data Sheet, with work experience sheet, duly signed by authorized person administering oath;
• Self-Certification of official Travel History; and
• Signed Service Obligation Contract (foreign study trip).

 The DENR Human Resource Development Committee (HRDC) shall screen and select qualified candidates to the program. Selected candidates will be notified and endorsed to the GIZ.