The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provides scholarships for master's students for one year, which may possibly be extended to the second year of study if appropriate, on the condition that the student maintains a satisfactory level of performance as determined by Tokyo Tech. The maximum duration of the scholarship award is two years.
Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
- Master
- Up to 147000 JPY (¥) per month
This is a scholarship by
Tokyo Institute of Technology
As one of Japan's top universities, Tokyo Institute of Technology seeks to contribute to civilization, peace and prosperity in the world, and aims at developing global human capabilities par excellence through pioneering research and education in science and technology, including industrial and social management.
All Scholarships from Tokyo Institute of TechnologyEligibility
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.
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Benefits
The ADB-JSP provides:
- full tuition fees
- monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
- books and instructional materials
- medical insurance
- travel expenses
Application
Applicants must submit the required documents to the Admissions Division during the designated application period. Documents sent to the ADB-JSP coordinator or to the inquiry e-mail at the end of this document WILL NOT be reviewed. When to apply: Mid-January to mid-April
- Applicant requests for information and application forms from the chosen partner institution
- Applicant completes required documents for application including ADB-JSP information sheet
- Applicant sends documents to institution
- Institution evaluates and decides on admission and applicant
- Institution sends shortlist of candidates to ADB
- ADB reviews submission from institutions
- ADB recommends awardees based on its selection criteria to the Japanese executive director for approval
- ADB selects scholars and informs institution
- Institution informs all scholars