ADB- Japan Scholarship Program 2022 [Fully Funded]: Apply by Mar 16

February 27, 2022

Applications are invited for ADB- Japan Scholarship Program 2022 for Masters students. The last date of application is 16 March.

About

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 graduate 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.

Program

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 participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Regions are eligible for ADB–JSP funding.

Eligibility

The program is open to nationals of an ADB borrowing member country who have gained admission to an approved master’s A course at a designated institution. Candidates should not be more than 35 years old, be in good health, with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record. The candidate should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development.

Scholarship Covers

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.

Application

Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB–JSP Scholarship. The completed institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB–JSP application sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution.

Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income tax return or certification of their annual salary/monthly salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a certification of family income (parent’s income).

Click here to download the application form.