Funded by the Government of Japan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.
Qualified citizens of developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), who intend to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, Management, Science & Technology and other development-related fields are invited to apply for scholarships under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program. upon successful completion of the graduate, the scholars are expected to return to their countries and contributes to its socioeconomics development. Scholarships are awarded for graduate studies at designated institutions in courses of study approved by ADB. The Program especially welcomes qualified women applicants who have limited financial means to obtain university education.
Level of Education
Postgraduate (Diploma, Masters and Doctorate Degrees)
Duration
From 1 to 2 years.
Coverage
Tuition Fees, books, subsistence and housing allowance, insurance, economy airfare and research subsidy.
Number of Scholarship
Enroll 300 scholarship from 20 developing countries
Academic Institutions
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Eligibility Requirements
Prospective applicants must have:
- be a citizen of an ADB developing member country
- have at least 2 years work experience
- have gained admission to a approved course in a designated institution
- be in good health
- not more than 35 years old at the time of application (Staff of ADB and the designated institutions and their close relatives are not eligible to apply)
Application Requirements
- Applicants should obtain application forms from the designated institutions of their choice and submit the completed form and required documentation to the Institution.
- Applicants should indicate on the application form that they wish to be considered for an Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program.
- ADB will select the scholars from among those admitted by the institutions
- A separate application to ADB is not necessary
Important points to consider when applying for ADB-JSP
- 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.
For further information
ADB - Japan Scholarship Program FAQ
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 7662 East
Asian Development Bank
#6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City
0401, Metro Manila, Philippines