The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB – JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Japanese government. The aim is to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Upon completion of their study programmes, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

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
• Masters programmes in Engineering.

Benefits

• Tuition fees at the University of Auckland.
• Airfare from the scholar’s home country to Auckland, New Zealand.
• Basic cost of living in Auckland.
• Health and medical insurance in New Zealand.
• Airfare from Auckland, New Zealand, to the scholar’s home country at the conclusion of his or her course of study.
• For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation.

Eligibility

You must:

• Be a national of an ADB borrowing member. For a list of current developing member countries visit the ADB – Japan Scholarship Programme.
• Have gained admission to an approved master at an approved academic institution.
• Have a bachelors degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record.
• Have at least two years of full-time professional work experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
• Be proficient in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
• Be under 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.
• Be in good health.
• Agree to return to your home country after completing the programme.

Ineligible:

• Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned.
• Staff of JSP-designated institutions can’t apply to their own institution.
• Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country.
• Applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programmes or who have already completed graduate degree programmes.
• Undergraduate studies, distance learning programmes, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

Documents Required

To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit the following documentation prior to the closing date:

• Completed ADB-JSP Information Sheet 
• Academic documentation – both academic transcripts and degree certificates
• Certificate of Employment for the duration of employment issued by the company
• Certificate of Income issued by the company
• Certificate of Family Income issued by the company. Must be either your parents or spouses annual/monthly income.
• Copy of your Passport
• Valid IELTS test

Important Dates

2019 admission

• Applications have now closed for study commencing in 2019.
• Applications for study commencing in 2019 closed 20 July 2018.
• Selection for the scholarship will take place between 20 July – 30 September 2018.
• Successful applicants will be notified by November 2018.

2020 admission

• Applications for study commencing in 2020 will close 19 July 2019.
• Selection for the scholarship will take place between 22 July – 27 September 2019.
• Successful applicants will be notified by November 2019.