Opportunity Details
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Opportunity ID 11507
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Degree Master
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Language Requirement TOEFLIELTSTOEIC
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Fields of study Verious Fields
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Opportunity Type : Fully Funded
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Duration 1 Years
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Gender MaleFemale
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Language of Instruction English
Opportunity Description
Japan’s Government to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) offered scholarships and funds for applicants from one of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue their higher degrees at the International University of Japan (IUJ). Applicants with academic records who aim to return to their home country after graduation can apply for this fully-funded scholarship. The preference will be given to applicants with lesser financial resources and female applicants.
Priority is given to applicants with limited financial resources and female candidates. The IUJ Admissions Committee nominates scholars to the ADB, considering the ADB’s request for diversity in nationalities. The ADB makes final decisions and selections, which are communicated to IUJ in July. IUJ subsequently notifies the candidates of the outcomes.
Key Dates and Details
Deadlines:
- First round: Jan 25, 2024
- Second round: Feb 13, 2024
- Third Round: March 21, 2024
- Admission result for 1st and 2nd rounds: 15 March 2024 and third round: 19 April 2024
Duration: 1 year, and the scholarship will be extended based on the applicant’s academic performance.
Location: Japan
Required language: English
Host university: International University of Japan
Scholarship Provider: Asian Development Bank –Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Admissions fee: 50000 YEN out of 300000 YEN will be reimbursed after enrolling in IUJ.
Level of study: Master’s degree in the following graduate schools:
The Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) provides five master’s programs for two academic years:
- International Relations Program.
- International development program.
- Public policy management and policy analysis program.
- Japan-Global Development program.
- International Public Policy Program – 1-year program
The Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) provides four master’s programs:
- Business administration for two years
- Business administration for one year.
- Japan-Global Development program for two years.
- Digital Transformation Program – 1-year program
Benefits of the ADB Scholarship
Selected candidates will benefit from the following items:
- 144000 YEN for monthly payment.
- Tuition fee
- Book allowance 108000 per year.
- Medical insurance.
- Thesis materials expenses.
- Traveling expenses.
Eligibilities for the ADB Scholarship
All applicants should meet these scholarship criteria:
- The applicants must prove at least two years of full-time post-undergraduate work experience in the public or private sector.
- The age limit is 35 years at the time of application.
- Good health is a prerequisite.
- Must reside, work, or study in their home country.
- Ideally, no prior Master’s or Ph.D. degree and not currently enrolled in a degree program.
- Citizenship in an ADB developing member country:
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- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Georgia
- India
- Indonesia
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyz
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Samoa
- Solomon
- Islands
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
Note: preference will be given to female applicants and those with lesser financial capacity.
Required Documents
Please prepare and submit the following documents:
- Online application form
- Personal statement about 400 to 600 words.
- Research topics of about 500 and 700 words
- Academic certificate and diploma scans
- Two letters of recommendation, one from an academic advisor or professor and a work supervisor or a company official.
- English proficiency documents include TOEFL PBT 550 and IBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or TOEIC 800 Score Report.
- Application fee of 5,000 yen
How do you apply for the ADB Scholarship at IUJ?
To apply for an ADB Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Familiarize yourself with the IUJ Scholarship Guidelines provided in the link above.
- Start filling out the Online Application.
- During Phase 2 of the Online Application, complete the Scholarship application form.
- Ensure the Scholarship application is submitted before the Admissions Deadline.
- The Admissions Committee evaluates scholarship awards in conjunction with Admissions decisions.
Apply Now
For more information and details, please visit the IUJ Website.
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