Apply for the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program

Name of the Event: ADB-Japan Scholarship Program

Working language: English

Last Date of Application: Varies

Link to Apply:

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In 1988, the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) was established to encourage and strengthen human resource development. It aims to give qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs) opportunities to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at selected educational institutions in Asia and the Pacific.

The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program 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 a 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 Director, Alternate Director, 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.

  
  

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at: +63 2 8636 2444