ADB-JAPAN Scholarships

ADB-JAPAN SCHOLARSHIPS

Financing from Japan, the ADB-JSP will enroll 300 students for its member countries. The Scholarship will cover in the  postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. This scholarships Provides full scholarships for one to two years.

 ELEGIBILTY

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP). For a list of current developing member countries visit ADB - Japan Scholarship Programme.
2. Gained admission to an approved masters or doctoral programme at an approved academic institution.
3. A bachelors degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
4. At least two years of full-time professional work experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
   
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. In exceptional cases, for programmes which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years.
7. In good health.
8. Eligible applicants should agree to return to their home country after completion of studies under the programme.
9. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
10. Staff of JSP-designated institutions are not eligible to apply to their own institution.
11. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.
12. ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
13. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programmes, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

The University of Auckland, Newzealand is a participating academic institution.

The University of Aucland

University of Auckland programmes covered by this scholarship scheme are limited to the following:

• Master of Public Health
• Master of Science (Environmental Science)
• Master of Arts (Development Studies)
• Master of International Business
• Master of Commerce (International Business)
• Masters programmes in Engineering

 More information's about the scholarship schemes  and application form are available in the ADB's Website- ADB-JSP Scholarship Programme