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.
Note: The ADB-JSP does not cover dependents.
Eligibilities
You must:
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.
Eligible Regions: ADB Member States.
Application Process
2019 admission
Applications have now closed for study commencing in 2019.
Applications for study commencing in 2019 closed 20 July 2018.
Selection for the scholarship will take place between 20 July – 30 September 2018.
Successful applicants will be notified by November 2018.
2020 admission
Applications for study commencing in 2020 will close 19 July 2019.
Selection for the scholarship will take place between 22 July – 27 September 2019.
Successful applicants will be notified by November 2019.
To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit the following documentation prior to the closing date:
Completed ADB-JSP Information Sheet (Please visit the official link)
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 parents or spouses annual/monthly income.
