Fully-Funded ADB – Japan Scholarship Program for developing countries 2023-24, University of Auckland, New Zealand

by Samrach · March 13, 2023

Deadline for applications: 21 July 2023

General information

The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB – JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Japanese government.

The aim is to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in:

Economics
Management
Science
Technology
Other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region

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

University of Auckland programmes covered by this scholarship scheme are limited to the following:

Master of Public Health
Master of Science (Environmental Science)
Master of Arts (Development Studies)
Masters programmes in Engineering.

What it covers

Tuition fees at the University of Auckland.
Airfare from the scholar’s home country to Auckland, New Zealand.
Basic cost of living in Auckland.
Health and medical insurance in New Zealand.
Airfare from Auckland, New Zealand, to the scholar’s home country at the conclusion of his or her course of study.
For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation.

Note: The ADB-JSP does not cover dependents.

Eligibility requirements

You must:

Be a national of an ADB borrowing member. For a list of current developing member countries visit ADB – Japan Scholarship Programme.
Have gained admission to an approved masters at an approved academic institution.
Have a bachelors degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record.
Have at least two years of full-time professional work experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
Be proficient in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
Be under 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programmes which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years.
Be in good health.
Agree to return to your home country after completing the programme.

Ineligible:

Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned.
Staff of JSP-designated institutions can’t apply to their own institution.
Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country.
Applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programmes or who have already completed graduate degree programmes.
Undergraduate studies, distance learning programmes, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

For more information, see Japan Scholarship Program Frequently asked questions

Required documentation

To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit the following documentation in full prior to the closing date:

Completed ADB-JSP Information Sheet
Completed ADB-JSP Application Form
Copy of your offer letter to the University of Auckland
Academic documentation – both academic transcripts and degree certificates
Certificate of Employment for the duration of employment issued by the company
Certificate of Income issued by the company
Certificate of Family Income issued by the company. Must be either your parents or spouses annual/monthly income.
Copy of your Passport
Valid IELTS test

All of the above documents must be submitted in full by post and received by the University of Auckland no later than 21 July 2023:

Applications and Admissions
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

Selection and closing date

2024 admission

Applications for study commencing in 2024 will close 21 July 2023.
Selection for the scholarship will take place between 24 July – 29 September 2023.
Successful applicants will be notified by November 2023.

If we require further information and documentation from you, we will be in touch via email. Otherwise, all applicants will be notified of the outcome by November 2023.

Applications for the scholarship for 2023 terms is no longer available.

Source / More information: Official Website HERE.