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The Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for well qualified citizens of the Bank’s developing member countries (DMCs) to undertake postgraduate studies which will assist the economic and social development of their countries.

Who is eligible?

Citizens of developing member countries of the Bank (see list and selection criteria below) who have a minimum of two years' working experience and who are eligible for admission to the following degree programs at the University of Sydney:

Please note, applicants living or working outside their home country are not eligible for this scholarship.

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Conditions

To be considered for an ADB-JSP scholarship you must:

  • Lodge a separate application for admission to one of the above degrees using a University of Sydney application form as well as completing this application form. You may download a University of Sydney application form.
  • Have an undergraduate degree from a recognized university with above average grades (eg GPA of 3 out of 4 or First Class Pass or First Class Honours.
  • Have a four year Engineering degree with above average grades from a recognized university, if applying for the Master of Engineering.
  • Provide evidence of two years work experience and the latest income tax return (an official letter from an employer may be accepted in cases where an income tax return is not available).

A University of Sydney Application Processing Fee (APF) will be waived if you lodge your ADB-JSP application form together with your admission to the University application form. You must provide complete documentation attached to each of the application forms.

Your ADB-JSP application will only be considered, if you receive an official offer of admission to one of the above degree programs prior to the ADB-JSP application deadline. If your entry is subject to English language proficiency or academic documention, you must provide all required documents before the ADB-JSP scholarship deadline.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

No applicant will be allowed to apply for the ADB-JSP scholarship more than three times. Previously unsuccessful applicants must wait one year before re-applying.

ADB-JSP Application deadlines

Application closing date for courses starting in March 2009 is 31 May 2008.

Application closing date for courses starting in July 2009 is 31 December 2008.

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Benefits

Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books and instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medical insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

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ADB Developing Member Countries

The following countries are ADB Developing Member Countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, People's Republic of China, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, the Republic of the Marshall
Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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Selection criteria

  • Preference will be given to applicants from smaller ADB DMCs which have had limited numbers of scholarships awarded in the past. These include: Central Asian Republics, Greater Mekong Sub-Region, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Mongolia, Myanmar and the Pacific and South Pacific island nations.
  • Lower priority will be given to applicants from countries such as People’s Republic of China, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand.
  • Applicants from non-borrowing countries such as Korea, Hong Kong China, Singapore and Taipei China are not eligible for the ADB-JSP scholarship.
  • Preference will be given to female candidates.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who are academics or public servants (minimum of two years work experience is essential).
  • Lower priority will be given to applicants who have previously studied abroad.
  • Lower priority will be given to applicants who are pursuing a second Master’s or a second PhD degree program.
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Duration of scholarship

The scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension for the second or third year of study is conditional on the scholar's maintaining a satisfactory level of performance determined by the University of Sydney and following approval by the ADB.

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Total number of scholarships

Scholarships are awarded, each year, as vacancies arise following completion of studies or withdrawal of scholars. Less than three ADB-JSP scholarships may be awarded in each round of application.

Competition for an ADB-JSP scholarship is extremely strong, only candidates who gain entry to the University postgraduate programs unconditionally will be considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.

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Application form

You can complete the Application Form by following the instructions on the form.

Please download the ADB-JSP application form (191kb PDF).

You must have a copy of Acrobat Reader to access this form. If you do not have one, you can download a free copy from Adobe.

For further information please contact:

International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Phone - +61 2 9351 3699
Fax - +61 2 9351 2795
Email - adbscholarships@io.usyd.edu.au

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