Unlock Your Potential with the Fully Funded ADB Scholarship for the year 2024! If you’re an ambitious Master’s student hailing from Asia and the Pacific, the esteemed ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) presents an extraordinary opportunity to pursue your academic aspirations, generously funded by the Japanese Government. This competitive program annually selects 300 outstanding individuals, granting them the chance to embark on a Master’s journey at esteemed universities spanning 9 diverse countries.
Why Opt for the ADB Scholarship?
Financial Independence: Your academic journey is fully supported, covering tuition fees, monthly living allowances, book and material costs, medical insurance, and even travel expenses. This comprehensive coverage enables you to concentrate solely on achieving academic excellence.
World-Class Education:
Immerse yourself in top-notch education under the guidance of renowned faculty at prestigious universities. Fields of study include economics, business and management, science and technology, and various other development-related areas.
Global Network:
Become part of a dynamic community of bright scholars from across the region, fostering valuable connections and forming lifelong friendships.
Degree Level:
The Government of Japan ADB Scholarship 2024 (Fully Funded) is open for Master’s level programs.
Available Subjects: The scholarship covers a wide array of disciplines under Science and Technology, Economics, Business and Management, Development Studies, Law, and Public Policy. Examples include Agriculture, Biological Science, Computer Science, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Forestry, Genetics, Health, Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Commerce, E-Business, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance, International Cooperation, Social Sciences, Asia Pacific Studies, Development Management, and Development Studies, as well as International Business Law, International Environmental Law, Policy Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, and Public Policy.
Scholarship Benefits:
The ADB-JSP provides:
- Full coverage of tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance, encompassing housing expenses
- Provision for books and instructional materials
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Coverage for travel expenses
For scholars engaged in research, a specialized grant may be available for thesis preparation. Additionally, the scholarship may cover preparatory language courses, computer literacy, or similar needs in specific situations. For detailed information, visit this link.
Eligible Nationalities:
This scholarship opportunity is open to citizens of the following countries/areas:
- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Cook Islands
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- Georgia
- India
- Indonesia
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Niue
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Viet Nam
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Candidates must be citizens of an ADB borrowing member country and also qualify for the Japanese ODA scholarship.
- Dual Citizenship: Holding dual citizenship in any developed country is not permissible.
- Admission: Applicants need to secure admission to an approved master’s program at a Designated Institution.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with an outstanding academic performance.
- Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of full-time professional work experience post obtaining a university degree is required at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills is essential for successful academic pursuits.
- Age Limit: Applicants should not exceed 35 years at the time of application, except in special cases endorsed by the Government of Japan.
- Health and Commitment: Candidates must be in good health and commit to returning to and working in their home country for a minimum of two years following the completion of the program to contribute to its development.
- Relationship and Employment: Applicants must not hold positions or be closely related by blood or adoption (spouse, parent, sibling, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew) to Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff, or consultants of ADB. They should also not be staff at ADB–JSP Designated Institutions or be residing or employed in a country other than their home nation. Additionally, they should not already be enrolled in graduate degree programs.
