The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP)

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 Baños

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