ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in
Asia
Brief description:
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The Asian Development Bank-Japan
Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from
the Government of Japan. It 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):
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.
Number of Scholarships:
About 300 scholarships are awarded annually.
Target group:
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.
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.
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:
The procedure in applying for ADB-JSP Scholarships is
outlined below:
1. Applicants should request
information and application forms from the chosen Academic Institution(s.
Applicants are encouraged to access various resources, including the
institutions’ websites and handbooks, and institution information sessions held
in-country, to assist them in making an informed decision on the academic
institution and course they wish to undertake.
2. 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 Information
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).
3. The academic institution will
screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in
view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the
evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for
further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list
of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which
is the basis for the ranking.
4. ADB will review the submission from the academic
institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to
the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.
5. Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB
will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.
6. The academic institution will inform all applicants of
the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the
awardees take up their scholarships.
7. The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of
the Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardee wherein the scholars agree that
after completion of their study, they will return to their home country.
8. ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to
each scholar.
No separate application to ADB is
necessary. 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.
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