Brief description:
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):
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 at the 20 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 developing 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.
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.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/main
