In April 1988, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)–Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was founded with funding from the Japanese government. It seeks to give highly educated citizens of ADB developing nations the chance to undertake postgraduate courses in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related subjects at 29 educational institutions in ten Asian and Pacific countries. Scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social growth of their home nations once their studies are completed.
Eligibility
- Citizen of an ADB borrowing member and Japanese Official Development Assistance scholarship eligible country.
- Gained admission to an approved course in any of the 29 institutions.
- A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record.
- At least 2 years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
- Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. For programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers,the age limit is 45 years old.
- In good health.
- Should agree to return to his or her home country after completion of studies under the program.
- Executive directors, alternate directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and close relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Staff of ADB–JSP partner institutions are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Applicants living or working in a country other than his or her home country are not eligible for scholarships.
- ADB–JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs
Benefits & Dates
- US$ 170 million total contribution
- 40% Female scholar
- 3,500 Scholarship awarded
- 37 Countries