Programs
covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in economics,
management, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural
resource management, science and technology, and other
development-related fields.
Number of Scholarships:
About 300 scholarships are awarded annually
Eligibility:
1.
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).
2. Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution .
3. A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
4.
At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
(acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able
to pursue studies.
5.
Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional
cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and
managers, the age limit is 45 years old.
6. In good health.
7. Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.
8.
Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB,
consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for
the Scholarship.
9. Staff of academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
10. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.
11. ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
12.
ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning
programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing,
and research projects.
Procedures for Applying
Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen
Academic Institution(s). Applicants are encouraged to access various resources, including the institutions' websites and handbooks, and institution information sessions held in-country, to assist them in making an informed decision on the academic institution and course they wish to undertake.
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 Information 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).
The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.
ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.
Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.
The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.
The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardee wherein the scholars agree that after completion of their study, they will return to their home country.
ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.
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Download the Information Sheet in Ms Word format.
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Download the Information Sheet in PDF format.
Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.
Important
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No separate application to ADB is necessary.
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The duly accomplished information sheet together with all copies of
academic records should be sent to the institution at least six (6)
months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join.
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Only candidates who have been offered admission and endorsed by the
academic institutions will be considered for the scholarships by the
ADB.
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The ADB-JSP does not cover: expenses for the scholar's family;
extra-curricular courses or training; additional travel during the
course of the study program; additional expenses related to
supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in
workshops, seminars, or internships while at the academic institution or
purchase of educational equipment such as computers.
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Completion of the information sheet or admission by the academic
institution does not mean that you have been accepted for a scholarship;
accordingly 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.
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