If you're planning to pursue a fully funded master's degree abroad, the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) offers an excellent opportunity. This prestigious scholarship supports students from ADB borrowing member countries who want to contribute to their home country's development after completing their studies.
Eligibility Requirements for ADB-JSP 2025
To qualify for the ADB-JSP 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: Must be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and a Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country. Dual citizenship with a developed country is not allowed.
- Admission: Must have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution under ADB-JSP.
- Educational Background: Hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, with a superior academic record.
- Work Experience: Have at least two years of full-time professional work experience (post-university degree) by the time of application.
- Age Limit: Be no older than 35 at the time of application, except in special cases where the Government of Japan provides an endorsement.
- Health: Be in good health.
- English Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English.
- Commitment: Agree to return to your home country and contribute to its development for at least two years after completing the program.
- Restrictions: Not be:
- Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, or staff members of ADB, or their close relatives.
- Staff of ADB-JSP Designated Institutions.
- Already enrolled in a graduate program.
- Living or working in a country other than your home country.
Eligible Countries for ADB-JSP 2025
The scholarship is available to nationals of the following countries:
- Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, 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, and Viet Nam.
Procedures for Applying to ADB-JSP 2025
Here’s the step-by-step process to apply for the ADB-JSP 2025:
- Request Information: Contact your chosen ADB-JSP partner institution for application forms and details.
- Complete Documents: Submit all required documents, including the ADB-JSP information sheet.
- Submit to Institution: Send your application to the chosen institution.
- Institution Evaluation: The institution reviews your application and decides on your admission.
- Shortlisting: The institution sends a shortlist of candidates to ADB.
- ADB Review: ADB reviews the shortlisted candidates from all institutions.
- Recommendation: ADB recommends awardees to the Japanese executive director for final approval.
- Selection: ADB selects the scholars and informs the institution.
- Notification: The institution will notify all scholars about their selection status.
Conclusion
The ADB-JSP 2025 offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals from developing countries to gain a fully funded education, enabling them to bring back knowledge and skills to improve their home country’s development. Don’t miss out on this chance to apply!