ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia

ADB-Japan is offering fully funded scholarship to Postgraduate students of Developing Countries in Asia. ADB-JSP is includes the institutes of member countries i.e. Pakistan, India, Afghanistan and Siri Lanka etc. It covers multi disciplinary fields i.e. agriculture, natural resource management, science and information etc.

Study Level

Graduate

Type

Fully Funded

Country

Australia

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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.

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.

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.

Application instructions

  • Apply through chosen academic institute. No need to separately apply to ADB.
  • Apply 6 months prior to the time you want to start studies.
  • It is important to visit the official website(link given below).
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