About

The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) offers about 135 graduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

Eligibility

  • Be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and a Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country
  • Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
  • Have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record;
  • Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;
  • Not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;
  • Be in good health;
  • Agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;
  • Not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country; and
  • Not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

Benefits

  • The ADB-JSP provides: full tuition fees, monthly subsistence allowance (including housing), books and instructional materials, medical insurance, 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.

How to Apply?

  • Click here to apply for the program

Deadline

  • Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence your studies.
  • Please refer to the normal month of intake and deadline for application in the participating academic institutions.

Click here to view the official notification of the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program 2023

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