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ADB/Japan Government

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific

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Any
Disciplines
Various benefits
Grant
5 countries
Location
Not specified
Application deadline

About

The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) enrolls about 300 students annually in academic institutions located in 9 countries within the Region. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

100% tuition fee waiver and other costs

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction
  • living expenses
  • accommodation
  • travel expenses
  • health

Description

The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) offers about 135 graduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

Applicable programmes

Benefits

The ADB-JSP provides:

full tuition fees;

monthly subsistence allowance (including housing);

books and instructional materials;

medical insurance;

travel expenses.

For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Eligibility

The candidate should:

  • be a national of an ADB borrowing member and Japanese ODA scholarship;
  • not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
  • have gained admission to an approved master's course at a Designated Institution;
  • hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record;
  • have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;
  • not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;
  • be in good health;
  • agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;
  • not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relatives of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term "close relative" defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;
  • not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions;
  • not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country; and
  • not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

5 countries

Nationality

39 nationalities

Study experience required

Bachelor

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

Not specified

Applicants should indicate to the academic 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 application sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income tax return or certification of their annual salary/monthly salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a certification of family income (parent's income).

Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

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