Scholarship: Japan Scholarship Program

Status:

Provided by: Asian Development Bank

Destination: United States, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Pakistan, Japan, India, Hong Kong

Description: Provides full scholarships for one to two years as an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management,  and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. Upon completion, scholars contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Availability: Enrols 300 students annually in 27 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

Deadline: Six months prior to time that you commence studies.

Payment Information: Full tuition fees
Monthly subsistence and housing allowance
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.

Research Field: Economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields

Eligibility: An undergraduate degree
Minimum of five years of full-time, professional experience
Limited or no prior experience in the United States
Demonstrated leadership qualities
Record of public service in the community
English language ability

Application Detail: Request forms from chosen Academic Institution(s). Applicants encouraged to access resources like institution websites and handbooks, and institution information sessions held in-country to assist in making decisions about the academic institution and course they wish to undertake.