The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (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 pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.
Scholarship
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.
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
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.
Deadline for submission
Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.
Eligibility Country
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam.
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.
The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.
List of Academic Institutions
Crawford School of Economics and Government (National Centre for Development Studies)/The Australian National University GPO Box 4, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia(Attn: Liaison Officer)
Field of Study: Master/Doctorate in
International and Development Economics
Public Policy (Development Administration)
Environmental Management & Development
Infrastructure Management
Contact:Ms. Billie Headon Director, Student Recruitment, Alumni and Scholarships E-mail: billie.headon@anu.edu.au
The University of Melbourne Parkville Victoria, 3010 Australia (Attn: Melbourne Scholarships Office)
Masters by Coursework in
Business Administration
Commerce
Commerce (specializing in Economics or Finance)
Engineering
International Business
Public Health
Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences, and Forest Science
Contact: Ms. Naomi Taguchi, Postgraduate Scholarships OfficerMelbourne Scholarships Office Website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/gradcoursework/international/adb.html
The University of Sydney The International Office Sydney, 2006, Australia (Attn: International Scholarships Officer)
Master/Doctorate in Economics
Master of Commerce or International Business
Master of Transport Management
Master of International Public Health
Master in Engineering Studies
Contact: Margaret O'Byrne Deputy Director (Government & Student Relations) International ScholarshipsE-mail: infoschol@io.usyd.edu.au
The University of Hong KongPokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China(Attn: Administrative Assistant, Research Services Section, Registry)
Master of Science in Urban Planning
Master of Science in Urban Design
Contact: Mrs. Beckie Kwok Administrative Assistant Research Services, Registry, E-mail: rss@reg.hku.hk
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110 016 India(Attn: The Registrar)
Master of Technology
Contact: Mr. K.P. SinghDeputy Registrar (PGS&R)E-mail: drpgsr@admin.iitd.ac.in
International University of JapanGraduate School Of International Relations777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shiNiigata-ken 949-7277, Japan(Attn: Office of GSIR)
Master in International Development
Master in International Relations
Master in Business Administration
Master in e-Business Management
Contact: Mr. Ichiro AbeDeputy Manager Office of Student ServicesE-mail: iabe@iuj.ac.jp, admgsir@iuj.ac.jp or admgsim@iuj.ac.jp
International Graduate Program on Advanced Science and Technology, Keio University3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku,Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken 223-8522, Japan (Attn: Chairman, Committee for International Affairs)
International Graduate Program on Advanced Science and Technology
Nano-Science Program
Electronics and Photonics Program
Mechanics and Manufacturing Program
Computer Science and Communication Technology Program
Environment and Multi-Scare Dynamics Program
Biomedical Engineering Program
Contact: Prof. Kohei Itoh Chairman Committee for International Affairs, Faculty of Science and TechnologyE-mail: yg-international@adst.keio.ac.jp
Graduate School of International Development, Nagoya UniversityFuro-cho Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601, Japan(Attn: Dean, Graduate School of International Development)
Master in International Development
Master in International Cooperation Studies
Contact: Mr. Akihiro AsakawaInternational Student Advisor Graduate School of International DevelopmentE-mail: adb@gsid.nagoya-u.ac.jp
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies 7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 106-8677 Japan(Attn: Admissions Office)
Master/Doctorate in
Policy Studies
Policy Analysis
Public Policy
Public Administration
Contact: Mr. Kiyomi Tanabe Manager, Academic and Student Affairs Division E-mail:mailto:admissions@grips.ac.jp
Graduate School of EconomicsRitsumeikan University1-1-1 Nojihigashi, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8577 Japan (Attn: Manager, Office of International Education at Biwako Kusatsu Campus)
Master in Economics
Contact: Mr. Mitsuru HitomiAdministrative Manager, Office of International Education at Biwako Kusatsu Campus E-mail: kokusai@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
Saitama University255 Shimo-Okubo, Sakura-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 338-8570, Japan (Attn: The Registrar, The Foreign Student Office) Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Master/Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact: Ms. Naoko NakasoneAdministrative Assistant Foreign Student OfficeE-mail: fso@sun.civil.saitama-u.ac.jp
University of Tokyo7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku Tokyo 113-8656, Japan(Attn: Foreign Student Office)
Master/Doctorate in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Development
Contact: Prof. Takeshi IshiharaProfessor of Civil Engineering & Foreign Student OfficerE-mail: fso@civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Department of Civil Engineering
Master/Doctorate in Urban Engineering
Contact: Prof. Tetsuo KidokoroAssociate Professor & Foreign Student Offcer Department of Urban EngineeringE-mail: fso@civil.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Department of Urban EngineeringGraduate School of Engineering
Master/Doctorate in Environment Studies
Master/Doctorate in International Studies
Master in Sustainability Science
Contact: Prof. Masahiko KunishimaProfessor & Foreign Student OfficerThe Institute of Environmental Studies E-mail: fso@k.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Institute of Environmental Studies
Master/Doctorate in Public Health (International Health)
Contact: Prof. Masamine JimbaProfessor, Department of International Cummunity Health,School of International Health,Graduate School of MedicineE-mail: adb@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp
The University of Auckland
Master in International Business
Master of Commerce (International Business)
Master of Arts (Development Studies)
Master of Science (Environmental Science)
Master/Doctorate in Engineering
Master of Public Health
Contact: Ms. Rita Fatialofa-PatoloInternational Scholarships CoordinatorNZ Australia Pacific RegionInternational OfficeE-mail: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Master in Business Administration
Contact: Ms. Saba JavedDeputy Manager Admissions & Financial AidSuleman Dawood School of BusinessE-mail: admission@lums.edu.pk
Asian Institute of Management
Master in Business Management
Master in Management
Master in Development Management
Master in Entrepreneurship for Social and Development Entrepreneurs
Contact: Mr. Rey ReyesAssociate Director, Student ServicesAdmissions & Registration E-mail: admissions@aim.edu.ph
International Rice Research Institute/University of the Philippines in Los BaƱos
Master/Doctorate in Rice and Rice-based Farming Systems
Contact: Ms. Anilyn ManingasAssistant Manager, Training CenterE-mail: adb-inquiry@irri.exch.cgiar.org, a.maningas@cgiar.org
National University of SingaporeNUS Business School
Master in Business Administration
Contact: mba@nus.edu.sg
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Master in Public Policy
Contact: LKYSPPmpp@nus.edu.sg
Department of Economics
Master in Social Sciences (Economics)
Contact: ecssec@nus.edu.sg, ecsbox2@nus.edu.sg
School of Design and Environment
Master in Environmental Management
Contact: sdelvlc@nus.edu.sg
Asian Institute of Technology
Master of Sciences or Engineering in:
Computer Science
Information Management
Industrial Engineering & Management
Design Manufacturing Engineering
Mechatronics
Telecommunications
Microelectronics
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
Information and Communications Technologies
Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering
Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Management
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Engineering & Management
Agricultural Systems & Engineering
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management
Energy
Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology
Gender and Development Studies
Natural Resources Management
Regional & Rural Development Planning
Environmental Engineering & Management
Urban Environmental Management
International Business
Management of Technology
Service Marketing & Technology
International Public Marketing
Contact: Mr. Benjamin GargabiteDirector of Admissions and Scholarships UnitE-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th
Thammasat University
Master in Engineering
Master/Doctorate in Economics
Contact: pinanong@tu.ac.th
East-West Center
Master /Doctorate in
Architecture
Business Administration
Economics
Geography
International Management
Japan Focused MBA (JEMBA)
Natural Resources & Environmental Management
Ocean Engineering
Oceanography
Pacific Island Studies
Public Administration
Sociology
Tropical Plant & Soil Science
Urban and Regional Planning
Master of Law
Contact: Ms. Jeane YamamotoADB-JSP & EWC Scholarship AssistantE-mail: adbjsp@eastwestcenter.org
Visit: http://www.adb.org/JSP/default.asp