Overview
The ADB-Japan Scholarship programme aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. The University of Auckland is one of the participating academic institution.
Awarded by
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Subjects and level
The University of Auckland programmes covered by this scholarship scheme are limited to the following:
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Science (Environmental Science)
• Master of Arts (Development Studies)
• Masters Programmes in Engineering
Awards available
Not specified
Who can apply
Nationals of an ADB borrowing member
What the award covers
The ADB-JSP provides for the scholar’s tuition fees, airfare to and from Auckland, basic cost of living, health and medical insurance, and a special grant for thesis preparation (for scholars engaged in research).
Eligibility requirements
You must:
- • Be a national of an ADB borrowing member. For a list of current developing member countries visit ADB – Japan Scholarship Programme.
- • Have gained admission to an approved masters at an approved academic institution.
- • Have a bachelors degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record.
- • Have at least two years of full-time professional work experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
- • Be proficient in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
- • Be under 35 years old at the time of application. In exceptional cases, for programmes which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years
- • Be in good health.
- • Agree to return to your home country after completing the programme.
How to apply
Applications are closed. The University of Auckland is no longer offering the ADB-JSP Scholarship from 2024.
You can apply for the scholarship only after you have gained admission to an eligible postgraduate programme listed above and received an Official Offer of Place from the University of Auckland.
To apply for the scholarship, you will need to complete the Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship application form and submit it with a copy of your offer letter together with other supporting documents by POST to the University of Auckland. Applications for 2024 intake will close on 21 July 2023.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website