The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP)

Scholarship Program:

The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) enrolls about 250 students annually in academic institutions located in 9 countries within the Region. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries. 

Note: Indicated deadline of application for each partner university is applicable all year round, kindly check the applicable academic year/intake with the university where you wish to apply for details.

The ADB-JSP provides:

1. Full tuition fees

2. Monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)

3. Books and instructional materials

4. Medical insurance

5. 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

Eligibility requirements:

1. Be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country.

2. Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;

3. Have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution.

4. Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record;

5. Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;

6. Not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;

7. Be in good health;

8. Agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;

9. Not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relatives of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;

10. Not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions;

11. Not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country; and

12. Not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

Procedures for Applying

1. Applicant requests for information and application forms from the chosen partner institution.
2. Applicant completes required documents(1) for application including ADB-JSP information sheet.
3. Applicant sends documents to institution(2)
4. Institution evaluates and decides on admission and applicant.
5. Institution sends shortlist of candidates to ADB(3).
6. ADB reviews submission from institutions.
7. ADB recommends awardees based on its selection criteria to the Japanese executive director for approval.
8. ADB selects scholars and informs institution.
9. InstiInstitution informs all scholars.

Description:

1. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income tax return or certification of their annual salary/monthly salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a certification of family income (parent’s income).

2. The duly accomplished application forms, together with all copies of academic records, should be sent to the institution at least six (6) months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join.

3. Only candidates who have been offered admission and endorsed by the academic institutions will be considered for the scholarships by the ADB.

• The ADB-JSP does not cover expenses for the scholar’s family; extra-curricular courses or training; additional travel during the course of the study program; additional expenses related to supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the academic institution or purchase of educational equipment such as computers.

• Completion of the application form or admission by the academic institution does not mean that you have been accepted for a scholarship; accordingly you should not take any action with respect to your current employment or otherwise, until you have been informed by the institution that you have been awarded a scholarship.

For more information, please visit the official ADB-JSP website.
For frequently asked questions, please click here.