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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Asian Development Bank-Government of Japan Scholarship Program

Overview

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.

It aims 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 Asian and Pacific Region.

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

What does the scholarship cover?

The ADB-JSP provides

- full tuition fees
- a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
- an allowance for books and instructional materials
- medical insurance
- travel expenses
- For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation.

In special circumstances computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

What is the duration of the scholarship award?

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute.

The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.


Eligible candidates

- A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
- Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution .
- A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
- At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
- Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.
- In good health.
S-hould agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.
- Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
- Staff of academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
- Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.
- ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
- ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

What are the participating institutions of the ADB-JSP?

Currently, 20 institutions participate in the Program as follows:

INSTITUTION LOCATION

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

Australian National University Canberra, Australia
2. University of Melbourne Melbourne, Australia
3. University of Sydney Sydney, Australia
4. University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, China
5. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi New Delhi, India
6. International University of Japan Niigata, Japan
7. Keio University
International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology Yokohama, Japan
8. Nagoya University
Graduate School of International Development Nagoya, Japan
9. National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
(formerly Graduate School of Policy Science, Saitama University) Tokyo, Japan
10. Ritsumeikan University
Graduate School of Economics Kyoto, Japan
11. Saitama University
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Urawa, Japan
12. University of Tokyo
Department of Civil Engineering
Institute of Environmental Studies
School of International Health
Department of Urban Engineering Tokyo, Japan
13. University of Auckland Auckland, New Zealand
14. Lahore University of Management Sciences Lahore, Pakistan
15. Asian Institute of Management Manila, Philippines
16. International Rice Research Institute
University of the Philippines, Los Ba�os Laguna, Philippines
17. National University of Singapore Singapore
18. Asian Institute of Technology Bangkok, Thailand
19. Thammasat University Bangkok, Thailand
20. East-West Center, University of Hawaii Hawaii, USA

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What are the programs covered by the ADB-JSP?

Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in

- economics
- management
- health
- education
- agriculture
- environment
- natural resource management
- science and technology
- other development-related fields

When is the deadline for submission of application?

Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

Please refer to the normal month of intake and deadline of application in the participating academic institutions

What are the criteria for selection of ADB-JSP scholars?

Qualifications of the candidate.

- Priority to the ranking, or order of merit, proposed by the DIs..
- Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be selected.
- Preference to women candidates.
- Preference to applicants with lesser financial capacity
- The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
- The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second MA or a second PhD degree.
- Candidates who are applying at a DI in their own country may not be selected.
Diversification of nationality in the overall Program as well as at each DI level will be considered.
- The Program encourages studies in line with core areas of ADB's Strategy 2020, which address poverty reduction through infrastructure, environment, regional cooperation and integration, finance sector development, and education. Strategy 2020, ADB's long-term strategy, sets ADB's strategic course for its operations to the year 2020. For more details, please refer to the website: http://www.adb.org/Strategy2020/default.asp

What is the address of ADB-JSP?

For further information, contact:

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
Office of Cofinancing Operations
Asian Development Bank

Postal address: P.O. Box 789, 0980 Manila, Philippines
E-mail: adbjsp@adb.org
Fax: + 63 2 636 24444; + 63 2 636 2456
Web site: http://www.adb.org/JSP/

Visit us: Room 7729 East
Asian Development Bank
#6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City
0401, Metro Manila, Philippines


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