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).

ADB-JSP is a scholarship program that was established to strengthen human resource capacity in Asian Development Bank developing member countries. 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.

To make certain you are eligible to apply for the ADB-JSP Scholarship please carefully read the Basic Eligibility Requirements and Areas of Study Funded sections below.

Fellowships are awarded annually in an international competition. To apply for study beginning in August 2020, the deadline is December 1, 2019 (11:59 PM Hawaii Standard Time). Below are links to the online ADB-JSP application form and corresponding PDF files that contain supporting materials to assist with the application process.

1. ASD-JSP Online Application: www.eastwestcenter.org/applyADB-JSP
2. Overview and Application Information [pdf]
3. Application Checklist [pdf]
4. Frequently Asked Questions [pdf]

Be sure to carefully read the ADB-JSP Overview and Application Information document before beginning the application process.

To apply and for more information visit: https://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/asian-development-bank-japan-scholarship