Apply for the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program at AIT (Asian Institute of Technology). Established in April 1988, the Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program (ADB – JSP) is made possible with financing from the Japanese government. The main aim of the scholarship is to provide an opportunity for well-qualified eligible individuals from ADB developing member countries.

Applicants for the scholarship must be applying 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. The Asian Institute of Technology ADB-JSP scholarships are awarded for studies in economics, business and management, science and technology and other development-related fields such as:

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• A Master of Public Health
• Master of Science (Environmental Science)
• A Master of Arts (Development Studies)
• Master of International Business
• A Masters programmes in Engineering.

Benefits from Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship

If you are successfully selected for the scholarship, you will be eligible for the following benefits.

• You will receive coverage for tuition fees for your selected programme
• Applicants will be eligible fir student Medical and accident insurance for the duration of their stay.
• You will receive a flat allowance to cover costs involved in buying books
• Selected applicants will receive housing provisions either based on actual cost of dormitory housing or a reasonable allowance for appropriate off campus housing.
• You will receive a stipend in form of an allowance to cover your costs.
• Selected applicants will be eligible for an economy class air travel from their countries of origin.
• Your costs related to travel such as visa fees, airport taxes, luggage allowance, will also be covered.

Eligibility for Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship

To be eligible for the program, you must:

• You must be a citizen/ national of one of the ADB borrowing member.
• Candidates must provide proof of sufficient proficiency in oral and written English communication skills
• The age limit for applicants is 35 years, however, in exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.
• Applicants must have achieved a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with an excellent academic record.
• You are required to have accumulated at least two years of work experience at a time of application.
• Applicants must agree to return to their countries of origin after completion of studies under the Program.

Application of Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship

To apply, candidates are advised to follow the following steps.

1. You must first request information and and application forms from AIT, and submit your application.
2. Candidates must indicate to AIT that they are applying for admission and that they wish to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship.
3. Up on recipient of all applications, AIT will screen and rank the applicants,
4. AIT 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.

You will need the following support documents for your application

• A Copy of Degree Certificates and Transcripts from previous studies
• Proof of English proficiency in form of score certificates as required by AIT Language Center(
  • IELTS-Academic: 6 (writing and overall) OR
  • AIT EET ≥ 6.0, TOEFL ≥ 550).
• A work certificate provided by your employer.
• Lastly, ADB-JSP Information sheet.

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Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.

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