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Asian Development Bank/Government of Japan Scholarship Program

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The Scholarship

Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books and instructional materials, a monthly subsistence, medical insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be made to assist in field work and thesis preparation. In special circumstances computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Who is Eligible

If you are a citizen of a developing member country of the Bank who has been admitted to one of the specified study programs in the participating academic institutions, you may be considered for a scholarship. The Program especially welcomes women applicants and individuals who have limited financial access to higher studies. Upon completion of the study, you are expected to return to your home country. Candidates should be physically fit.

Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, officials and staff of the Asian Development Bank, as well as their close relatives, are not eligible for the Scholarships. Staff of the designated institutions for the Program are not eligible to apply at their own institution.

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