Under Fully Funded Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program-2023 applications are being invited from eligible candidates. International Students are eligible to apply for this program. The scholarship allows Masters level programm(s) in the field of Environment Systems, Natural Environmental Studies, Sustainability Science taught at The University of Tokyo . Interested candidates may apply for the scholarship as per set deadline. The application deadline is 10/12/2022
ADB-JSP, financed by the Government of Japan and organized by the Asian Development Bank, aims to provide opportunities for citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies. The Division of Environmental Studies which is consisted of six departments and the Graduate Program in Sustainability Science at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS) have been designated by ADB to receive allocation with the ADB-JSP scholarship since 2000. The following departments are accepting ADB-JSP students.
The Japan Government Scholarship Program aims at promoting studies in economics, science, and environment-related fields. The ADB scholarship was established in 1988 to uplift the students from ADB member countries. Since its inception, Asian Development Bank has left no stone unturned to contribute to the social and economic well-being of its member states. In order to fulfill its mission, ADB always supports projects which are on the basis of sustainability. Keeping in view the changing needs of Asia and the Pacific Region, Asian Development Bank has collaborated with the Japan Government to establish funds for the ADD-Japan scholarship for international students of the member states.
Degree Level:
Master’s Degree Program
Available Subjects:
- Department of Natural Environmental Studies
- Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
- Department of Environment Systems
- Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies
- Department of Socio-Cultural Environment Studies
- Department of International Studies
- Graduate Program in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative
Scholarships Benefits:
- The full tuition fee will be covered by the ADB-Japan scholarship.
- The scholars will be provided with a monthly subsistence and housing allowance.
- The scholar will be given a book allowance and a grant for instructional materials.
- The scholar’s medical insurance will be covered.
- The travel expense will be covered.
Eligible Nationalities:
International Students are eligible.
- The candidates must have been admitted to the University of Tokyo Japan for a master’s program.
- The candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record.
- The candidate must have 2 years of professional experience after completion of the degree program.
- The candidates must be proficient in English.
- The candidate must not be more than 35 years of age. However, for the programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years.
- If the candidate is an employee or immediate relationship with the ADB employee he/she can not apply.
- The candidate must be in good health and can move to Tokyo for studies.
- The candidate who is not living or working in his/her own home country, he/she can not apply.
- The candidates must be agreed on a return to their home countries after the completion of the program.
- The candidate must maintain an exceptional academic record to continue the scholarship for the second year.
Application Procedure:
- The application procedure is divided into 5 main steps.
- The candidate should search for a supervisor at the University of Tokyo.
- By December the candidate must send the set of a complete application.
- The University of Tokyo verifies the sent qualifications of the applicants from December to February.
- By March the successful candidates have to apply for an ADB scholarship by GSFS.
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