Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) offers scholarships for postgraduate studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at designated institutions in the Asia and Pacific region. The program aims to provide talented individuals from ADB borrowing member countries with the opportunity to pursue higher education and contribute to their country’s development post-study.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be nationals of an ADB borrowing member country, under 35 years of age (45 for senior officials and managers), and in good health.
A bachelor’s degree with superior academic record and at least two years of full-time professional work experience are required.
Proficiency in oral and written English is necessary.
Applicants should not be current graduate students or seeking funding for undergraduate, distance learning, short-term training, or research projects.
Preference is given to women and applicants with lesser financial capacity.

Selection Criteria:

Work experience, financial need, academic merit, and alignment with ADB’s Strategy 2020 priorities are considered.
Diversity of nationality and avoidance of previous international study are also factors.

Scholarship Coverage:

Tuition, housing, subsistence allowance, student medical and accident insurance, books, economy class air travel, and a thesis/research allowance.
Expenses not covered include those for dependents, extra-curricular courses, additional travel, or supplementary educational materials.

Application Process:

Information and application forms are available from the chosen Designated Institution (DI).
Applicants must indicate their interest in the ADB-JSP Scholarship when applying for admission to the DI.
Complete documentation and proof of income are required for application.

Scholarship Terms:

Scholarships are awarded for one to two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
Scholars are expected to return to their home country and contribute to its development for at least two years after completing their studies.

Important Policies:

The scholarship is for the scholar only and does not cover expenses for dependents.
Scholars must inform ADB-JSP of any other sources of scholarship funds.
The scholarship may be terminated for unsatisfactory academic progress, misconduct, or non-compliance with visa conditions.
The application deadline for the Fall semester (August 2024 intake) is 31 March 2024. For more details and to apply, candidates should refer to the specified link provided by the program.