The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) is a prestigious initiative aimed at fostering human resources development in Asia and the Pacific. This scholarship program, funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), provides opportunities for qualified individuals to pursue postgraduate studies in development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Purpose and Objectives:
The primary objective of the ADB-JSP is to contribute to the sustainable economic and social development of ADB's developing member countries. By providing scholarships for higher education, the program seeks to empower talented individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the region's development challenges effectively. Additionally, the program aims to strengthen the bond of friendship and understanding between Japan and its neighboring countries by facilitating academic exchange and collaboration.
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals from developing countries to pursue advanced studies in development-related fields and contribute to the socio-economic progress of their nations. By investing in human capital development, the ADB-JSP underscores the importance of education and capacity-building in achieving sustainable development goals. As the deadline for applications approaches, aspiring scholars are encouraged to seize this opportunity to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Who can apply for the scholarship?
- be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country
not hold dual citizenship of any developed country; - have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution;
- hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record;
- have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;
- not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;
- be in good health;
- agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;
- not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relatives of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term "close relative" defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;
- not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions;
- not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country; and
not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
What are the benefits under the scholarship?
- full tuition fees;
- monthly subsistence allowance (including housing);
- books and instructional materials;
- medical insurance;
- travel expenses.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
How to file your application?
Learn more about ADB-JSP: http://tinyurl.com/adbjsp2024
Academic Programs at AIT: http://tinyurl.com/mw6n28am
Apply online: https://ait.ac.th/apply-online/
Source: Asian Institute Of Technology
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