ADB-Japan Fully Funded Scholarship in New Zealand 2020-2021

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Introduction

Call for applications for the ADB-Japan Fully Funded 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.

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Benefits

ADB-Japan Fully Funded 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

To be eligible for ADB-Japan Fully Funded Scholarship, applicants 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.

Others

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

To be considered for the ADB-Japan Fully Funded 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

SELECTION AND CLOSING DATE:

 *2021 ADMISSION

  • Applications for study commencing in 2021 will close 19 July 2020.
  • Selection for the scholarship will take place between 22 July – 27 September 2020.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by November 2020.

If we require further information and documentation from you, we will be in touch via email. Otherwise, all applicants will be notified of the outcome by November 2020.

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