Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
ADB-JSP
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must first apply to APU. APU will then select eligible candidates to recommend to the scholarship organization.
About the Scholarship
The ADB-JSP Scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) developing member countries to pursue graduate studies in development-related fields of the Asia Pacific region. APU was selected as a designated institution by ADB in 2010 and will provide this scholarship each year to a few eligible GSA applicants (excluding IMAT program applicants).
Eligibility Requirements
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- 1. Be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and a Japanese Official Development Assistance scholarship eligible country
- 2. Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country
- 3. Not be currently living or working outside of your home country
- 4. Have at least two years of full-time work experience after obtaining a bachelor’s degree at the time of application
- 5. Be 35 years old or less at the time of application
- 6. Not already be enrolled in a graduate degree program
- 7. In principle, not have a bachelor’s or master’s degree obtained outside of your home country
- 8. Not be pursuing a second master’s degree
- 9. Not be an executive director, alternate director, management or staff of ADB, nor a consultant or relative of the aforementioned
- 10.Not be a Staff of ADB–JSP designated institutions
- 11. Commit to return to, and work in, your home country after completion of the studies for a period of at least two (2) years after completion of the studies
- 12.Applicant’s family income should not exceed US$50,000 per year, and individual income should not be more than US$25,000 per year. Applicant must submit Certificate of Income if selected as a scholarship candidate.
- 13.Intend to enroll at APU in September 2023
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Notes:
- Please refer to the Asian Development Bank website for the latest country list.
- Please also refer to the Asian Development Bank website for any frequently asked questions.
Award
- Full admission fee
- Full tuition
- 144,000 JPY/month for living expenses (subject to change)
- Study material and research allowance
- Medical insurance
- Economy class air travel between the home country and APU at the beginning and end of the program
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Notes:
- The initial scholarship period is one year. Extension for the second year will be considered based on the student's academic performance at APU.
Application and Selection Process
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The application for 2023 enrollment has closed.
The application for 2024 enrollment starts in September 2023.
Website
Asian Development Bank - Scholarships in Asia and the Pacific