Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program offers about 300 postgraduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields. The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program provides full tuition fees, a monthly allowance for expenses, housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel. The program is open to those who have gained admission to an approved MA/Ph.D. course at a participating academic institution. Candidates should be 35 years old or younger; in good health. Scholarships are available to citizens of the following countries/areas: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam.

Benefits of Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program:

• Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program provides benefits by awarding financial assistance to meritorious students. Rates of financial assistance are mentioned below
• The scholarship provides full tuition fees, a monthly allowance for expenses, housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation

Required eligibility and conditions for applying for Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program:

1. Candidate must be physically fit
2. Candidate should not more than 35 years of age at the time of application, exceptions in special cases like senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old
3. Candidates UG degree or equivalent must be first class or superior academic record
4. Candidate must have secured admission to an approved MA/Ph.D. course at an academic institution
5. Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program
6. Applicant must have more than two-year experience
7. Note: For more please click here https://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/frequently-asked-questions

Document required for applying for Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program:

1. Identity proof
2. UG degree certificate
3. Receipt of admission to an approved MA/PhD course
4. Age proof e.g. birth certificate
5. Passport
6. Income certificate
7. Domicile certificate
8. Experience certificate
9. Other documents may be required

Application procedure:

1. The applicant can apply form chosen academic institution itself. Academic institution will provide entire information and application form to candidate
2. Candidate can download application form by clicking this link: https://govinfo.me/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/insheet.pdf

Contact Details:

1. ADB-Japan Scholarship Program Office of Cofinancing Operations, Asian Development Bank
   Room 7729 East Asian Development Bank #6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines

References & details:

1. For more details regarding documents and other help please visit official website: https://www.adb.org
2. https://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program/frequently-asked-questions