🎓 Fully Funded: Excellent Opportunities on the ADB Scholarship 2024 (Asian Development Bank)

by Editorial Staff Blog, Scholarships

The ADB-JSP Scholarship 2024 (Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program) stands out as an all-inclusive scholarship venture, backed by the Japanese Government.

Each year, it facilitates nearly 300 talented students across Asia and the Pacific regions to further their Master’s education at recognized ADB-chosen universities spread over nine different nations.

It’s no surprise that the ADB-JSP Scholarship has earned a reputation as a top-tier opportunity for students from these regions.

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Key Eligibility Criteria

  • Age limit: Up to 35 years
  • Must be physically fit and healthy
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) with commendable academic achievements
  • Scholarship duration: Initial one-year grant, extendable for the second year. Maximum duration being two years for Master’s programs.

For a comprehensive understanding of the ADB-JSP Scholarship 2024, delve into the specifics provided below.

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ADB-JSP Scholarship 2024 At a Glance

  • Scholarship Location: Asia and Pacific Regions
  • Eligible Candidates: Students hailing from Asia and the Pacific
  • Financial Support: Completely Covered
  • University Application Deadlines: Varies across institutions
  • ADB-JSP Scholarship Application Window: Accepting throughout the year




Monetary Advantages

This 2024 edition of the Asian Development Bank Scholarship, generously sponsored by the Japanese Government, offers:

  • Full coverage of tuition fees
  • Monthly living and housing stipend
  • Book and study material allowances
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Provision for travel expenses

Predominant Study Domains

  • Science and Tech: Covering sectors like Agriculture, Biology, Computer Science, Energy, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Genetics, and Health.
  • Business and Economics: Branches like Accounting, Business Management, Commerce, E-Business, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance, International Collaboration, and more in Social Sciences.
  • Studies in Development: Inclusive of courses in Asia Pacific Studies, Development Management, and expansive Development Studies.
  • Law and Governance: Spanning International Business Law, Environmental Laws, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Public Governance, and more.

Highlighted Universities under ADB-JSP Scholarship 2024

Institution Location
University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, China
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi New Delhi, India
Hitotsubashi University
Asian Public Policy Program, School of International and Public Policy		 Tokyo, Japan
International University of Japan Niigata, Japan
Keio University
International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology
Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of System Design and Management
Graduate School of Business and Commerce		 Yokohama, Japan
Kobe University
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies		 Kobe, Japan
Kyoto University Kyoto, Japan
Kyushu University
Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences
Graduate School of Law		 Fukuoka, Japan
Nagoya University
Graduate School of International Development		 Nagoya, Japan
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
(formerly Graduate School of Policy Science, Saitama University)		 Tokyo, Japan
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies		 Oita, Japan
Ritsumeikan University
Graduate School of Economics		 Kyoto, Japan
Saitama University
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering		 Saitama, Japan
Tokyo Institute of Technology Tokyo, Japan
United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability Tokyo, Japan
The University of Tokyo
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Urban Engineering
Graduate School of Public Policy
Division of Environmental Studies
School of International Health		 Tokyo, Japan
Tsukuba University
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences		 Ibaraki, Japan
University of Auckland Auckland, New Zealand
Lahore University of Management Sciences Lahore, Pakistan
Asian Institute of Management Manila, Philippines
International Rice Research Institute
University of the Philippines, Los Banos		 Laguna, Philippines
National University of Singapore Singapore
Asian Institute of Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
Thammasat University Bangkok, Thailand
East-West Center, University of Hawaii Hawaii, USA

Eligibility Factors for the ADB-JSP Scholarship 2024

  • Citizens of an ADB member nation.
  • Singular citizenship holders only.
  • Procured acceptance to a sanctioned Master’s program at a designated university.
  • Minimum two-year full-time professional work experience.
  • Commitment to return to one’s homeland post completion.

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Nations Eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship 2024

Notable inclusions: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam… among others.

Application Deadlines for ADB-JSP Scholarship 2024

A detailed breakdown of deadlines for each university within the ADB Scholarship framework can be accessed here.

Steps to Secure the ADB-JSP Scholarship 2024

  1. Aspirants should procure relevant information and application forms from their chosen affiliated institution.
  2. Complete the application form and compile essential documents.
  3. Dispatch the completed packet to the chosen institution.
  4. The university reviews and shortlists applicants.
  5. Shortlisted candidates get forwarded to ADB for further scrutiny.
  6. Final selection by ADB, post which both the institution and the scholars are informed.

For a broader understanding, visit the official ADB Scholarship website. For application procedures, click here and for FAQs, navigate here.

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