The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is offering a great opportunity for students from Asia and the Pacific with its ADB-JSP Scholarship Program 2024. This scholarship is fully funded by the Japanese government and aims to support 250 students in pursuing master's degrees in nine different countries. Key benefits include full tuition coverage, monthly living expenses, accommodation allowance, funds for books and educational materials, medical insurance, and airline tickets.
Fields of study covered by the scholarship include Science and Technology (such as Agriculture, Computer Science, Engineering, and Health), Economics, Business, and Management (including Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, and Finance), Development Studies (such as Development Management and Asia Pacific Studies), and Law and Public Policy (covering International Business Law, Policy Studies, and Public Administration).
Eligibility criteria require applicants to be citizens of an ADB member country, without dual citizenship, holding a bachelor's degree or equivalent, having at least two years of professional work experience, and being under 35 years of age. Applicants must also commit to returning to their home country after completing their studies.
Required documents for application include the Scholarship Application Form, passport and photograph, two reference letters, academic certificates, a motivation letter, resume, work experience certificate, and an IELTS/Medium of Instruction certificate as required by the program.
Interested applicants can apply online. There is no specific deadline, and applications are accepted throughout the year. For more details, visit the ADB scholarship website. This fully funded scholarship is a great opportunity for talented students to advance their education and contribute to the development of their home countries.
