The fully funded ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) enrolls about 300 students annually in academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. Moreover, the ADB-Japan scholarship aims to help students grow in their academics. Furthermore, these scholarships aim to develop and foster communications by building responsible youths. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars should contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Likewise, the fully funded ADB-Japan Scholarship program invites applications from international students pursuing a masters degree. Further, Asian Development Bank approves the following courses in these universities for the scholarship.

Crawford School of Economics and Government (National Centre for Development Studies)

Master in

• International and Development Economics
• Public Policy (Development Administration)
• Environmental Management & Development
• Infrastructure Management

The University of Melbourne

Masters in

• Business Administration
• Commerce
• Commerce (Finance)
• Economics
• Engineering
• International Business
• Public Health
• Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences, and Ecosystem Management and Conservation

The University of Sydney

Masters in

• International Public Health
• Global Health
• International Relations
• Project Management
• Health Security

Benefits:

• The scholarship provides full tuition fees, a monthly allowance for expenses, housing, books, and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel.
• Likewise, For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation.
• Additionally, In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Eligible

The program is open to those who have gained admission to an approved Masters course at a participating academic institution. Moreover, the 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 process:

Request information

Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen academic institution(s). Also, 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.

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. Further, the completed institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP application sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution. Additionally, the applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. However, the 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. Also, the 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 you wish to commence studies.

Important Dates

Intake: January (1st semester) / June (2nd semester)
Deadline: 15 May (1st semester) / 15 Dec (2nd semester)