The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) offers financial assistance for Master’s degree programs at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) in ADB-JSP-approved fields of study, as well as for involvement in the East-West Center’s (EWC) educational, residential, and leadership development initiatives.
With funding from the Japanese government, the ADB–JSP scholarship was created in April 1988 to improve the human resource capacities of developing Asian Development Bank member nations.
Also, participating university institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, seek to give highly qualified people of ADB’s developing member nations the chance to pursue graduate courses in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related subjects.
However, scholars are encouraged to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills in their home countries to support socioeconomic development after completing their studies.
Degree Level
- Master’s Degree Program.
Benefits
The ADB-JSP scholarship provides the following support for Master’s degree study at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
- Full tuition and fees,
- Roundtrip travel to Honolulu from the applicant’s home country,
- Housing in East-West Center residence facilities,
- Monthly stipend,
- Funds for textbooks,
- Health insurance,
- US visa sponsorship (J-1 Exchange Visitor).
Eligibility Requirements/ Non-eligibility
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for the East-West Center’s ADB-JSP scholarship:
- Candidates must be 35 years of age or younger when they apply.
- A bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, must be earned within four years. Subject to assessment, an equivalent might be a two-year bachelor’s degree plus a two-year master’s degree, or a three-year bachelor’s degree plus a one-year master’s degree.
- After earning their university degree, candidates must have worked full-time for at least two years.
- After earning their university degree, candidates must have worked full-time for at least two years.
- You need to take an English proficiency test and receive at least the following scores: 95 for the Duolingo English Test, 6.5 for the IELTS, 79–80 for the internet-based TOEFL iBT, 550 for the paper-based TOEFL, or 213 for the computer-based TOEFL. The test results must have been obtained no more than two years ago.
Non-eligibility Criteria for the ADB-JSP Scholarship
- Those who reside or work outside of their nation of origin are not eligible to apply.
- This scholarship is not available to those who are pursuing a second master’s degree or who have previously studied overseas (outside ADB developing member nations).
Application Process
Here is the application process you should follow for the University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship in USA 2025.
- Start by filling out and sending the East-West Center your ADB-JSP scholarship application.
- A separate application, along with all necessary supporting documentation, must be submitted to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) to be admitted to a Master’s program.
- The application information for the majority of Master’s programs is available on the UHM Graduate Division website: UHM Graduate Programs.
- Applying to a Master of Business program should not be done through the UHM website. Instead, submit your application through the Global MBA Business Program and get the application forms straight from the program.
- Make sure that every document needed for the university and scholarship applications is ready and sent in on time. Academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, evidence of English language competency, and other pertinent documents may be included.
- Before sending your applications and supporting documentation to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and the East-West Center, be sure they are accurate. To guarantee that your application is taken into consideration, make sure you meet all requirements and deadlines.
Deadline
Applications for the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program must be submitted by December 1st, 2024.
Website Link
Official Scholarship Website; https://www.eastwestcenter.org/apply/asian-development-bank-japan-scholarship-program.
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