Bangladesh Honda Private Limited

Honda Foundation

“I reached where I am now just through technology. If we really can solve problems with technology, then I definitely want to be of some use."

Honda Foundation was established in December 1977 by donations from the founder of Honda Motor Company, Soichiro Honda, and his younger brother, Benjiro.

Vision & Mission

Require a completely new approach in the search for a resolution

Harmonize human activities with the natural environment Develop science and technology in harmony with human environment Science and technology for the welfare of human beings

The Honda Foundation aims to help address a wide range of issues caused by rapid technological advancement. The objective of the foundation is to create a humane civilization for present and future generations.

Activities

Honda Foundation

Bringing technology to center stage in recognition of knowledge.

Providing a Global Stage

Creating unlimited possibilities for next generation

Y-E-S Award

Objective

Support the development and promotion of young leaders to spearhead the growth of these countries in the future.

The program is aimed at the balanced and sound advancement of industry and of science and technology in all of these Southeast Asian countries.

History

Started in Vietnam in 2006,

Then in India in 2007

Then in Laos and Cambodia in 2008,

Then in Myanmar in 2014

Then in Bangladesh in 2019

Y-E-S Award in Bangladesh

SPONSORED BY
SUPPORTED BY
COLLABORATING PARTNERS 4 Engineering University
BUET
CUET
RUET
KUET
OBJECTIVE
To provide opportunities and financial aid to young Bangladeshi researchers and engineers, to encourage specialized study in eco-technology as well as provide an opportunity to acquire higher professional education in Japan.

Y-E-S Award in Bangladesh

STAGE 1 – Y-E-S Award
OBJECTIVE
To recognize / award meritorious students in field of Science & Technology (including eco-technology)
Amount from HOF US$ 3,000 / awardee
Eligibility Undergraduate (6th / 7th / 8th Semester) students only.

CGPA 3.25 or above in each semester (up to 5th Semester)

Y-E-S Award in Bangladesh

STAGE 2 – Y-E-S Award Plus
OBJECTIVE
To support higher education of Y-E-S awardees in Japan
Amount US$ 7,000 for internship (more than 10 weeks) in Japan + US$ 3,000 preparation fees for further study in Japan
Or
US$ 10,000 for PG* / Ph. D studies in Japan (more than 1 year)
Eligibility All Stage 1 winners
N.B.: This award can be received only 1 time.

HONDA Y-E-S Award in Bangladesh

Selection process

Schedule (Tentative) Steps Description
November 24, 2025 Application Open Submission to the university. bdhonda.com/yes-award
November 24 – 30, 2025 Orientation Session At the 4 universities of Engineering and Technology.
December 24, 2025 Application Close Deadline of the application.
December 25, 2025 –
January 15, 2026		 Dossier Evaluation (By Universities) To make the 1st short list for 30 best students in each university.
Mailing of Application Documents From the universities to JICE.
January 17 – February 15, 2026 Dossier Evaluation (By JICE) To make the 2nd short list for 15 best students in total.
To be confirmed later (March or April 2026) Day 1: Essay Writing
Day 2: Interview		 To select the final 4 students by the Y-E-S Selection Committee Members.
Announcement of Essay Writing & Interview Results BHL declaration to universities.
To be confirmed later Award Ceremony Grant award for the final 4 selected students.

Note:

  • Application Documents with false statements will be immediately disqualified.
  • In Principle, reasons of the selection results will not be opened to public.
  • Interview result will be informed to all selected students by Bangladesh Honda Private Limited(BHL).
  • Application is applicable for only collaborating 4 engineering Universities.
  • If there is any questions/query, please contact to the respective DSW/ADSW of each Universities
    or mail to "y-e-s.bangladesh@jice.org".
  • Hand writing application & recommendation letter is not applicable.
Download Application Form Download Recommendation Letter Application Procedure