Asian Development Bank Scholarships 2022-2023 (Fully Funded)
The Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–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 undertake graduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

What is Offered

The ADB-JSP provides:
> full tuition fees
> monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
> books and instructional materials
> medical insurance
> travel expenses

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.

Duration of the scholarship award
The scholarship is for one (1) year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute.

The maximum duration of scholarship award is two (2) years for masters program.

Eligibility requirements
The candidate should:
> be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country
> not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
> have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution.
> hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record;
> have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;
> not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;
> be in good health;
> agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;
> not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relatives of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term "close relative" defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;
> not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions;
> not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country; and
> not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

Eligible Countries
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, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam

Application Deadline:
- The application deadline to apply for the Asian Development Bank Scholarships 2022-23 are different for each university please check the university where you are applying for admission.
- Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.

HOW TO APPLY

click [ HERE ] to view official scholarships notice for more details and application procedure