The Asian Development Bank/Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) offers about 150 postgraduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions.

Benefits

• The scholarship provides full tuition fees, a monthly allowance for expenses, housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel.
• 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.

Eligibility

• The program is open to those who have gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at a participating academic institution.
• Candidates should be 35 years old or younger; in good health; with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; and have a superior academic record.
• Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to return to their home country to contribute to its economic and social development.

Application Procedure

1. Request Information: 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.
2. Apply for Scholarship: 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).Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that applicants wish to commence studies.