The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) offers fully funded scholarships to 250 students annually at academic institutions in the USA, Hong Kong, China, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and India.
Students pursuing academic degrees in economics, business, management, science, technology, and other development-related fields can apply for the ADB Japan Scholarship program.
Levels: Masters, PhD
Fields: All Fields
Offered By: Higher Education Commission HEC : (Click here to view all scholarships by this authority)
International
Merit Based
All Pakistan
N.A
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
ADP Japan Scholarship offers
The ADB-JSP offers a fully funded scholarship package that includes:
Full tuition fees
Monthly allowance
Books and instructional materials
Medical insurance
Travel expenses
Major Fields of Study
The ADB-JSP supports a wide range of fields:
1. Science and Technology: Agriculture, Biological Science, Computer Science, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Forestry, Genetics, Health
2. Economics, Business, and Management: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Commerce, E-Business, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance, International Cooperation, Social Sciences
3. Development Studies: Asia Pacific Studies, Development Management, Development Studies
4. Law and Public Policy: International Business Law, International Environmental Law, Policy Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, ,
ADB Japan Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the ADB-JSP, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and eligible for the Japanese ODA scholarship.
- Should not hold dual nationality.
- Must have secured admission to an approved master's program at a Designated Institution.
- Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with an excellent academic record.
- Have at least 2 years of full-time professional work experience post-degree.
- Proficiency in English (oral and written) is required.
- Must be under 35 years old at the time of application (exceptions may apply with Japan's approval).
- should be in good health.
- Commit to returning to the home country and working for at least 2 years post-graduation.
- Cannot be an ADB staff, consultants, or their close relatives.
- Cannot work or reside outside their home country.
- Must not be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program.
Application Process
To apply for the ADB-JSP, follow these steps.
Request Information and Application Forms: Contact the chosen partner institution to request detailed information about the scholarship and obtain the necessary application forms.
Complete the Documentation: Carefully fill out all required documents, including the ADB-JSP information sheet, ensuring that all sections are completed accurately.
Submit Application: Once the forms are complete, submit them to the partner institution within the designated timeframe, along with any supporting documents as required by the institution.
Application Evaluation by Institution: The partner institution will review and evaluate all applications based on their admission criteria, considering academic qualifications, professional experience, and other relevant factors.
Shortlist Submission to ADB: After the evaluation process, the institution will compile a shortlist of eligible candidates and forward it to ADB for further review.
ADB Reviews Submissions: ADB carefully reviews the shortlisted candidates submitted by the institution to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements of the scholarship.
Recommendation to Japanese Executive Director: ADB will then recommend potential awardees to the Japanese Executive Director for final approval of the scholarship awards.
Selection of Scholars: After receiving approval, ADB officially selects the scholars and informs the partner institution of the successful candidates.
· Notification to Selected Scholars: The partner institution will communicate the final decision to all selected scholars, informing them of their scholarship award and further steps to take.
