Asian Development Bank Scholarship – Japan 2017

Deadline: six months prior commencing with studies
Open to: qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology
Scholarship: full tuition fees, a monthly allowance for expenses, housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel

Description

Asian Development Bank (ADB) – Japan Scholarship Program (JSP)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. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in participating academic institutions located in 10 countries within the region. The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

Eligibility

• Have gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at a participating academic institution;
• Be 35 years old or younger;
• In good health;
• With a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; and have a superior academic record.
• Citizens of ADB’s developing member countries.

Scholarship

• 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;
• In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

 More information read at the official website