ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
ADB/Japan Government
Masters Degree
Masters Degree
Deadline: varies
Scholarship to: Asia, Australia, NZ
Course starts 2016
Scholarship to: Asia, Australia, NZ
Course starts 2016
Brief description:
The
Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) aims to
provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing
member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics,
management, science and technology, and other development-related fields
at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to
contribute to the economic and social development of their home
countries.
Host Institution(s):
ADB-JSP provides scholarships only to participating academic institutions under the Program.
Field(s) of study:
Programs
covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in economics,
management, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural
resource management, science and technology, and other
development-related fields.
Only
programs offered at the participating academic institutions in the
Asian and Pacific Regions are eligible for ADB-JSP funding.
Number of Scholarships:
About 300 scholarships are awarded annually.
Target group:
The scholarships are open to citizens of ADB’s borrowing member countries
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The
ADB-JSP provides full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing
allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical
insurance, and travel expenses.
The
scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of
study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar
maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the
institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for
masters and doctorate programs.
Eligibility:
1.
A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from
countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the
ADB-JSP Scholarship).
2. Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution .
3. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
4.
At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
(acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able
to pursue studies.
5.
Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional
cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and
managers, the age limit is 45 years old.
6. In good health.
7. Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.
8.
Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB,
consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for
the Scholarship.
9. Staff of academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
10. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.
11. ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
12.
ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning
programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing,
and research projects.
Application instructions:
Applicants
should request information and application forms from the chosen
Academic Institution and should indicate to that Institution that they
are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for
the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and
required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form,
should be submitted to the academic institution. No separate application to ADB is necessary.
You must send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies. Please refer to the normal month of intake and deadline of application in the participating academic institutions.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/main