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

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

ADB/Japan Government

Master’s Degree

Deadline: varies

Study in: Asia, Australia, NZ

Course starts 2021

Brief description:

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) aims to supply a chance 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 within 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.

Field(s) of study:

Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in economics, management, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resources management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

Only programs offered at the participating academic institutions within 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 hospitable citizens of ADB’s borrowing 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.

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 utmost duration of the scholarship award is 2 years for masters and doctorate programs.

Eligibility:

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that aren’t any longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
2. Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at a tutorial institution.
3. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record.
4. a minimum of 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 ready to pursue studies.
5. less than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programs that are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the regulation is 45 years old.
6. In healthiness.
7. Should comply with 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 aren’t eligible for the Scholarship.
9. Staff of educational institutions isn’t eligible for the Scholarship.
10. Applicants living or working in a country aside from his/her home country aren’t eligible for scholarships.
11. ADB-JSP doesn’t support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
12. ADB-JSP doesn’t sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

How to apply

Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.

Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.scholarshipcouncil.com/