Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program
Qualified citizens of developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), who intend to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields, are invited to apply for scholarships under The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP). Up on successful completion of the graduate program, the scholars are expected to return to their country and contribute to its socioeconomic development. Scholarships are awarded for graduate studies at designated institutions in courses of study approved by ADB. The program especially welcomes qualified women applicants who have limited financial means to obtain university education.
The Scholarships:
Level of Education: Postgraduate (diploma, masters, and doctorate degrees)
Duration: 1 to 2 Years
Coverage: Tuition fees, subsistence allowance (including housing), books, medical insurance, economy airfare, and research subsidy.
Who is eligible to join the program?
The program is open to nationals of an ADB borrowing member country who have gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution. Candidates should not be more than 35 years old, in good health, with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record. The candidate should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.
- be a citizen of an ADB developing member country,
- have at least 2 years work experience
- have gained admission to a approved course in a designated institution
- be proficient in oral and written English communication skills
- be in good health
- not more than 35 years old at the time of application (Staff of ADB and the designated institutions and their close relatives are not eligible to apply)
List of Academic Institutions:
The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 27 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
Australia
Institution | Approved Field of Study | Normal Month of Intake / Deadline of Application |
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Crawford School of Economics and Government (National Centre for Development Studies)/The Australian National University
Ms. Billie Headon
Tel. No.: +612 6125 3914 |
Master/Doctorate in
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Intake: January / June Deadline: July / February |
The University of Melbourne
Ms. Ellen Gavva
Tel. No.: +613 8344 6322 |
Masters by Coursework in
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Intake: March / July Deadline: September / March |
Hong Kong, China
Name and Address of Institution | Approved Field of Study | Normal Month of Intake / Deadline of Application |
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The University of Hong Kong
Mr. Eric Chu
Tel. No.: +852 2241 5262 |
Master of Science in
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Intake: September Deadline: January / May |
India
Name and Address of Institution | Approved Field of Study | Normal Month of Intake / Deadline of Application |
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Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Mr. K.P. Singh
Tel. No.: +91 11 2659 1737 |
Master of Technology in Science and Technology |
Intake: July Deadline: December |
Japan
Name and Address of Institution | Approved Field of Study | Normal Month of Intake / Deadline of Application |
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Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya University
Ms. Sunate Kampeeraparb
Tel. No.: +81-0-52-789-5079 |
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Intake: April Deadline: July |
7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
MPP/IP Admissions Office
Tel. No.: +813-5841-1349 |
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Intake: September Deadline: January |
Faculty of Law
Admission Office of the LL.M. Program |
Graduate School of Law
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Intake: Deadline: January |
Hitotsubashi University
Ms. Yuri Okamoto
Tel. No.: +81-3-4212-3145 |
School of International and Public Policy
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Intake: October Deadline: April |
International University of Japan
Ms. Nobuko Komiyama
Tel. No.: +8125 779 1200 |
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Intake: September Deadline: February |
Kyushu University
Admission Office of International Programs
Tel. No.: +81 92 642 7351 | +81 92 642 2815 |
Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences
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Intake: October Deadline: November |
University of Tokyo
Prof. Hitoshi Ieda
Tel. No.: +813 5841 6141 |
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Intake: October Deadline: December |
University of Tsukuba
Ms. Maiko Araki
Tel. No.: +81-29-853-6785 |
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Intake: April Deadline: August |
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Naoya Abe, PhD Tel./Fax.: No. +81-3-5734-3797 |
Master of Engineering in International Development Engineering |
Intake: April and/or October, depending on the availability of the scholarship Deadline: April intake: early November October intake: early April to late May |
Kobe University
Prof. Nobuaki Matsunaga
Tel. No.: +81 78 803-7267 |
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Intake: October Deadline: early January |
Department of Civil Engineering
Assoc. Prof. Nobuaki Ohmori Associate Professor & Foreign Student Offcer
Tel. No.: +813 5841 6241 |
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Intake: October Deadline: November |
Saitama University
Ms. Naoko Nakasone Tel./Fax. No.: +81 48 858 3555 |
Master/Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Intake: April/October Deadline: October/December |
Institute of Environmental Studies
Prof. Masamine Jimba
Tel. No.: +813 5841 3688 |
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Intake: April Deadline: May |
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
Mr. Hideki Maki
Tel. No.: +8103 6439 6045 |
Master in
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Intake: October Deadline: December |
Graduate School of International Management E-mail: admgsim@iuj.ac.jp
Tel. No.: +8125 779 1500 |
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Intake: September Deadline: February |
Graduate School of Economics Ritsumeikan University
Ms. Kiyoko Tanaka
Tel. No.: +8177 561-3946 ext 515-7828 |
Master in Economics |
Intake: September Deadline: January |
Department of Urban Engineering
Assoc. Prof. Hiroyasu Sato
Tel. No.: +814 7136 4558 |
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Intake: October Deadline: December |
Graduate School of Economics, Keio University
Prof. Fukunari Kimura
Tel. No.: +81-3-5427-1556 |
Master of Arts in Economics |
Intake: April Deadline: June |
International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology, Keio University
Prof.Shinnosuke Obi
Tel. No.: +81-45-566-1468 |
International Graduate Program on Advanced Science and Technology
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Intake: September Deadline: November |
Graduate School of System Design and Management, Keio University
Prof. Kenichi Takano
Tel. No.: +81-45-564-2518 |
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Intake: September Deadline: January |
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Mr. Mitsuru Hitomi
Tel. No.: +81-977-78-1119 |
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies
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Intake: October/April Deadline: April/October |
New Zealand
Name and Address of Institution | Approved Field of Study | Normal Month of Intake / Deadline of Application |
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The University of Auckland
Ms. Djhoanna Sto Tomas
Tel. No.: +64 9 373 7599 ext. 87996 |
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Intake: February Deadline: July |
Pakistan
Name and Address of Institution | Approved Field of Study | Normal Month of Intake / Deadline of Application |
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Lahore University of Management Sciences
Mr. Furqan M. Saleem
Tel. No.: +9242 572 2670 to 79 |
Master in Business Administration |
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