Host country: Japan University(s): University of Tokyo Sponsor Institution(s): Asian Development Bank Eligible country(s): All countries Duration: Up to 2 years Number awarded: not specified. Degree: postgraduate Gender(s): not specified. Age: not specified Commitment of time: Full time Deadline: 20 March 2024
Documentation requirements
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) Eligibility and Benefits
Who can apply?
- Be a citizen of a country that borrows from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and is also eligible for Japan’s ODA scholarship program.
- Not hold dual citizenship of any developed nation.
- Be accepted into a master’s program at a designated ADB-JSP institution.
- Have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with excellent academic achievement.
- Possess at least two years of full-time professional work experience (after your degree) at the time of application. Strong English communication skills are required.
- Be 35 years old or younger (exceptions may be considered with Japanese government approval).
- Be in good health.
- Agree to return to your home country for at least two years after completing your studies to contribute to its development.
- Not be affiliated with the ADB (staff, directors, consultants, or close relatives).
- Not be employed by a designated ADB-JSP institution.
- Not currently live or work in a country other than your home nation.
- Not already be enrolled in a graduate program.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly allowance for living expenses and housing
- Book and instructional material allowance
- Medical insurance
- Travel expenses
- Research students may be eligible for a special thesis preparation grant.
Selection Process
- ADB-JSP prioritizes rankings from designated institutions.
- Women and applicants with financial limitations are given preference.
- Generally, the program does not support those who have previously studied abroad or are pursuing a second master’s degree.
- Studying in your home country is typically not supported.
- Nationality diversity across the program and within institutions is considered.
- Preference is given to candidates with potential for senior development roles and a demonstrated desire to contribute to their home country’s development.
- Your proposed field of study should align with your background and Japan’s ODA or ADB’s strategic priorities.
ADB’s Strategic Priorities (Strategy 2030):
- Reducing poverty and inequality
- Advancing gender equality
- Addressing climate change, building resilience, and promoting environmental sustainability
- Making cities more livable
- Supporting rural development and food security
- Strengthening governance and institutions
- Fostering regional cooperation and integration
Japan’s ODA Priority Areas:
- Universal health coverage
- Climate change and disaster risk management
- Quality infrastructure investment
- Public finance management
- Poverty reduction
Available Fields of Study:
- Economics
- Management
- Health
- Education
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Natural resource management
- Science and technology
- Other development-related fields
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