Pakistani students seeking higher education in Japan now have a remarkable opportunity through the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP). This fully-funded scholarship is available to students from ADB borrowing member countries, including Pakistan, who wish to study at prestigious Japanese institutions.
What is the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program?
The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program is a competitive, fully-funded initiative designed to support students pursuing higher education in fields such as economics, management, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, and science and technology.
Fields of Study
The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program covers a variety of fields, including:
* Economics
* Management
* Health
* Education
* Agriculture
* Environment
* Natural resource management
* Science and technology
* Other development-related fields
Benefits of the ADB-JSP
The scholarship offers several benefits, including:
* Full tuition coverage
* Monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
* Books and instructional materials
* Medical insurance
* Travel expenses
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
* **Nationality**: Must be a national of an ADB borrowing member country, such as Pakistan.
* **Educational Qualifications**: A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
* **Professional Experience**: At least two years of full-time professional work experience after completing the degree.
* **Language Proficiency**: Proficiency in English (both oral and written) is required.
* **Age**: Applicants must be under 35 years of age, with exceptions made by the Government of Japan.
* **Health**: Applicants must be in good health to pursue studies abroad.
How to Apply
To apply for the ADB-JSP scholarship, follow these steps:
1. **Choose Your Academic Institution**: Select the university or institution you want to attend. Visit their websites for specific program details.
2. **Request Information**: Contact the institution for application information and forms.
3. **Submit the Application**: Apply directly to the institution, indicating your interest in the ADB-JSP scholarship.
4. **Institution’s Selection Process**: The institution will review and rank applicants based on its own criteria. It will then submit its recommendations to the ADB.
5. **ADB Review and Approval**: The ADB will review the institution’s list and, if shortlisted, forward the application for approval.
6. **Sign the Scholarship Agreement**: If awarded, you’ll sign an Acceptance of Scholarship Award, committing to return to your home country after completing your studies.
List of Universities Participating in ADB-JSP
Here is a list of universities offering programs under the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program:
* **Hitotsubashi University** – Intake: September, Deadline: February
* **Institute of Science Tokyo** – Intake: September, Deadline: Early April
* **International University of Japan** – Intake: September, Deadline: Early January
* **Keio University** – Intake: September, Deadline: December
* **Kobe University** – Intake: October, Deadline: Early January
* **Kyoto University** – Intake: April/October, Deadline: June (for April); November (for October)
* **Kyushu University** – Intake: October, Deadline: November
* **Nagoya University** – Intake: April, Deadline: Beginning of July
* **National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies** – Intake: October, Deadline: November
* **Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University** – Intake: September, Deadline: February
* **Ritsumeikan University** – Intake: September, Deadline: January
* **Saitama University** – Intake: April, Deadline: June/July
* **United Nations University** – Intake: September, Deadline: 28 February
* **The University of Tokyo** – Intake: October, Deadline: November
* **University of Tsukuba** – Intake: September, Deadline: January
For full details on the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program, please visit the official website.
