The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program was established in April 1988 to encourage and strengthen human resource development. It aims to give qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs) opportunities to pursue graduate studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at selected educational institutions in the Asian and the Pacific.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB‑JSP) |
| Level of Study | Postgraduate / Master’s degree |
| Target Students | Citizens of ADB borrowing member countries |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree, strong academics, at least 2 years work experience, English proficiency, committed to returning home after studies, age usually ≤35 (exceptions up to 45) |
| Fields of Study | Development‑related fields: Economics, Business, Science & Technology, Management, Public Policy, Environment, Agriculture |
| Covered by Scholarship | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, medical & accident insurance, book/material allowance, round-trip airfare, research/thesis grant (if applicable) |
| Duration | 1–2 years (depending on academic performance) |
| Obligations | Return to home country after graduation and ideally work there for 2 years to contribute to development |
| Not Covered | Undergraduate studies, short courses, seminars, thesis-only projects, dependents’ expenses |
| Application Notes | Selected institutions in Asia‑Pacific; competitive selection based on merit and eligibility |
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