Frequently Asked Questions
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-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 undertake 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.
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The ADB-JSP provides
- full tuition fees
- a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
- an allowance for 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.
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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.
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- 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).
- Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions.
- A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
- At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
- Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
- Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
- In good health.
- Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
- Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
- Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
- Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
- Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.
- ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.
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Currently, 20 institutions participate in the Program as follows:
| INSTITUTION |
LOCATION |
|---|
1. Crawford School of Economics and Government (National Centre for Development Studies)
Australian National University |
Canberra, Australia |
| 2. University of Melbourne |
Melbourne, Australia |
| 3. University of Sydney |
Sydney, Australia |
| 4. University of Hong Kong |
Hong Kong, China |
| 5. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
New Delhi, India |
| 6. International University of Japan |
Niigata, Japan |
7. Keio University
International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology |
Yokohama, Japan |
8. Nagoya University
Graduate School of International Development |
Nagoya, Japan |
9. National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
(formerly Graduate School of Policy Science, Saitama University) |
Tokyo, Japan |
10. Ritsumeikan University
Graduate School of Economics |
Kyoto, Japan |
11. Saitama University
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering |
Urawa, Japan |
12. University of Tokyo
Department of Civil Engineering
Institute of Environmental Studies
School of International Health
Department of Urban Engineering |
Tokyo, Japan |
| 13. University of Auckland |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| 14. Lahore University of Management Sciences |
Lahore, Pakistan |
| 15. Asian Institute of Management |
Manila, Philippines |
16. International Rice Research Institute
University of the Philippines, Los Baņos |
Laguna, Philippines |
| 17. National University of Singapore |
Singapore |
| 18. Asian Institute of Technology |
Bangkok, Thailand |
| 19. Thammasat University |
Bangkok, Thailand |
| 20. East-West Center, University of Hawaii |
Hawaii, USA |
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No. ADB-JSP provides scholarships only to participating academic institutions under the Program.
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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.
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No. The Program covers only courses listed as "Approved Fields of Study" under each of the participating institutions.
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- Request further information and application form from participating academic institutions.
- 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.
- 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.
- ADB will select scholars and inform each institution accordingly.
- The institutions will inform all applicants and make arrangements for successful ones to take up their scholarships.
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- Qualifications of the candidate.
- Ranking or order of merit proposed by the participating academic institutions.
- Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
- Preference to women candidates.
- Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity.
- The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
- The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second master's degree or a second doctorate degree.
- Candidates who are applying in a participating academic institution in their own country may not be selected.
- Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each participating academic institution will be considered.
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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
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You can download the information sheet in MS Word format or PDF format and photocopy them.
ADB-JSP brochures with information sheets are also available from participating academic institutions, ADB's Public Information Center, Office of Cofinancing Operations, and ADB's field offices.
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Yes. You may apply to more than one institution simultaneously. However, you should mention this in the application form.
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Yes. Applicants should not be more than 35 years of age at the time of application.
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No. ADB-JSP provides funding only for postgraduate studies. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminar, thesis writing and research projects.
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No. ADB-JSP provides funding for the scholar only and does not cover expenses for the scholar's spouse or other dependents.
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- No separate application to ADB is necessary.
- The completed information sheet, together with all copies of academic records, should be sent to the institution at least six months before the start of the program that you wish to join.
- Only candidates who have been offered admission and endorsed by the participating academic institutions will be considered for the scholarships by ADB.
- Scholarship awards are intended for the scholars only; no provision is made for spouses or dependents.
- Completion of the information sheet or admission by the academic institution does not mean that you have been accepted for a scholarship; you should not take any action with respect to your current employment or otherwise, until you have been informed by the institution that you have been awarded a scholarship.
- Candidates who have been awarded ADB-JSP scholarship are not eligible for a second ADB-JSP scholarship.
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For further information, contact:
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
Office of Cofinancing Operations
Asian Development Bank
Postal address: P.O. Box 789, 0980 Manila, Philippines
E-mail: adbjsp@adb.org
Fax: + 63 2 636 24444; + 63 2 636 2456
Web site: http://www.adb.org/JSP/
Visit us: Room 7729 East
Asian Development Bank
#6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City
0401, Metro Manila, Philippines
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