The ADB-JSP offers scholarships for Master’s degrees at the University of Hawai‘i, empowering students from ADB’s developing member countries to drive socioeconomic development. Apply Below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the Fully Funded ADB-JSP Scholarship at the University of Hawaii 2025 in the USA is Dec 1, 2024.
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Tell Me About The ADB-JSP Scholarship at the University of Hawaii:
The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) provides support for Master’s degree study in ADB-JSP-approved fields of study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) and for participation in the educational, residential, and leadership development programs at the East-West Center (EWC). Additionally, it aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake graduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific regions After completing their studies, scholars are expected to return to their home countries to apply and share their new knowledge and skills to promote socioeconomic development.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The following fields are eligible:
- Business Administration (Global MBA)
- Economics (MA
- Geography (MA)
- Natural Resources and Environmental Management (MS)
- Ocean and Resources Engineering (MS)
- Oceanography (MS)
- Pacific Islands Studies (MA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Sociology (MA)
- Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences (MS)
- Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
Type:
Scholarship
Who can Apply For The ADB-JSP Scholarship at the University of Hawaii?
Also, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a citizen and current resident of a developing member country of the Asian Development Bank and not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
- Have a 4-year bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree, at the time of application. (An equivalent could be a 3-year Bachelor’s degree plus a 1-year Master’s degree, or a 2-year bachelor’s degree plus a 2-year Master’s degree. This is subject to review.)
- Have at least 2 years of full-time professional work experience after a university degree at the time of application.
- Take one of the English proficiency tests; the minimum acceptable scores are 550 for the paper-based TOEFL; 213 for the computer-based TOEFL; 79-80 for the internet-based TOEFL iBT; 95 for the DUOLINGO; or 6.5 for the IELTS. Results must be taken from a test within the past two years. For more information on the University’s admission requirements,
Applicants with the following experience are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship:
- Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants who have previously studied abroad (in a country outside of ADB-developing member countries), or who are seeking a second master’s degree are not eligible to apply.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Asian Development Bank developing member countries.
Where will the Award be Taken?
USA
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Additionally, the scholarship opportunity covers the following benefits:
- 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,
- U.S. visa sponsorship (J-1 Exchange Visitor).
How Long Will the Award Last?
Unspecified
How to Apply:
- In addition to submitting an ADB-JSP scholarship application to the East-West Center, a separate application (including all required supporting documents) must be submitted to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa for admission into a Master’s degree program.
- Information on applying for most eligible Master’s programs listed above can be found at the UHM Graduate Division website: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/graduate-programs/. However, do not use this website for the field of Business. If you are seeking admission to a Master’s program in this area of study, use the Global MBA Business Program. Application forms for this field must be obtained from the respective program
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