Asian Development Bank Scholarship Program, 2013 , Japan

Scholarship Description:

Asian Development Bank Scholarship Program, 2013 , Japan is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) 2013

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.

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Eligibility Rquirements:

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).


2. Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution .


3. A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.


4. At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.


5. Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.


6. In good health.


7. Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.


8. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.


9. Staff of academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.


10. Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.


11. ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.


12. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

How to Apply?

1. Applicants should request information and application forms from the  chosen Academic Institution(s. Applicants are encouraged to access  various resources, including the institutions' websites and handbooks,  and institution information sessions held in-country, to assist them in  making an informed decision on the academic institution and course they  wish to undertake.


2. Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution.Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so may result in an application not being processed or to an award being terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined to be false. 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).


3. The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading system which is the basis for the ranking.


4. ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.


5. Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.


6. The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees take up their scholarships.


7. The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardee wherein the scholars agree that after completion of their study, they will return to their home country. There is a two years employment restriction at the ADB Group after the completion of their academic program


8. ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.

 

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Degree Level:

Asian Development Bank Scholarship Program, 2013 , Japan is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.