Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

Updated: 9 Janaury 2010

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship
Program (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 pursue 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.

The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

What is the duration of the scholarship award?

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.

What are the eligibility requirements for ADB-JSP?

Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in

• economics
• management
• health
• education
• agriculture
• environment
• natural resource management
• science and technology
• other development-related fields

Only programs at the 20 participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Regions are eligible
for ADB-JSP funding.

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 post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions.
3. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
4. At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
5. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
6. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
7. In good health.
8. Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
9. Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
10. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
11. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
12. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.
13. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

What is the procedure for applying for ADB-JSP?

1. Request further information and application form from participating academic institutions.
2. Complete the information sheet - it may be photocopied, and send it to the academic institution(s) where you want to study. Attach all requirements indicated.
3. The institutions, using their standard criteria, will evaluate the applications and contact candidates for further information. The institution will then recommend eligible candidates to the ADB.
4. ADB will select scholars and inform each institution accordingly.
5. The institutions will inform all applicants and make arrangements for successful ones to take up their scholarships.

What are the criteria for selection of ADB-JSP scholars?

1. Qualifications of the candidate.
2. Ranking or order of merit proposed by the participating academic institutions.
3. Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
4. Preference to women candidates.
5. Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity.
6. The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
7. The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second master's degree or a second doctorate degree.
8. Candidates who are applying in a participating academic institution in their own country may not be selected.
9. Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each participating academic institution will be considered.

When is the deadline for submission of application?

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

http://www.adb.org/JSP/faq.asp