ADB-Japan Scholarship 2020 at The University of Auckland New Zealand – Fully Funded

Call for applications for the ADB-Japan Scholarship 2020 at the University of Auckland New Zealand. The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB – JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Japanese government.

The aim of the fully-funded international scholarship is 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.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

ADB-Japan Scholarship 2020:

Host Country:

• New Zealand

Host University:

• The University of Auckland 

Degree Level:

• Master’s Degree

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Fields of Study:

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)
• Master of International Business
• Masters programmes in Engineering.

ADB-Japan Scholarships Benefits:

• Tuition fees at the University of Auckland.
• Airfare from the scholar’s home country to Auckland, New Zealand.
• The basic cost of living in Auckland.
• Health and medical insurance in New Zealand.
• Airfare from Auckland, New Zealand, to the scholar’s home country at the conclusion of his or her course of study.
• For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation.

Eligibility Criteria for ADB-Japan Scholarship:

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.

Ineligible:

• Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned.
• The staff of JSP-designated institutions can’t apply to their own institution.
• Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country.
• Applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programmes or who have already completed graduate degree programmes.
• Undergraduate studies, distance learning programmes, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

For more information, see the Japan Scholarship Program Frequently asked questions

Required Documents:

To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit the following documentation in full prior to the closing date:

• Completed ADB-JSP Information Sheet
  
• Completed ADB-JSP Application Form
• Copy of your offer letter to the University of Auckland
• Academic documentation – both academic transcripts and degree certificates
• Certificate of Employment for the duration of employment issued by the company
• Certificate of Income issued by the company 
• Certificate of Family Income issued by the company. Must be either your parent’s or spouses’ annual/monthly income.
• Copy of your Passport
• Valid IELTS test

How to Apply for The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB – JSP)?

All of the above documents must be submitted in full by post and received by the University of Auckland no later than 19 July 2020:

Applications and Admissions
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

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