The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) accepts approximately 300 students every year to study in academic institutions located in 9 countries within the region. After completing their study programs, the scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Note: The indicated deadline of application for each partner university is applicable all year round, kindly check the applicable academic year/intake with the university where you wish to apply for details.

Every year in New Zealand, hundreds of scholarships are given out to students from various nations by the Asian Development Bank, which is essentially a scholarship program financed by the Japanese government. The goal of this ADB scholarship is to give persons from developing nations the chance to further their education with researchers of the highest caliber (in the fields of economics, management, science, and technology, as well as other development-related fields).

Details

• Opportunity type: Fully Funded
• Opportunity: Scholarship
• Host Country: New Zealand
• University: University of Auckland
• Gender: Male and Female 
• Application type: Online
• Eligible Countries: Citizen of any country
• Deadline: Different

Benefits

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.

Fields of Study

Science and Technology

• Agriculture
• Biological Science
• Computer Science
• Energy
• Engineering
• Environment
• Forestry
• Genetics
• Health

Economics, Business, and Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration/Management
• Commerce
• E-Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Economics
• Finance
• International Cooperation
• Social Sciences

Development Studies

• Asia Pacific Studies
• Development Management
• Development Studies

Law and Public Policy

• International Business L
• International Environmental
• Law, Policy Studies
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Public Policy

Eligibility requirements

• be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and a 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 a 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 Director, 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.

Available to citizens of the following countries/areas: