Japan Scholarship Program by Asian Development Bank, Thailand 2024-25

The Japan Scholarship Program, funded by the Asian Development Bank for the academic year 2024-25, is a remarkable initiative that offers financial support to students from Asia and the Pacific. This scholarship enables students to pursue postgraduate studies in various fields like Law and Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, Business and Management, and Science and Technology at participating academic institutions in Thailand. It’s a comprehensive package that covers tuition fees, housing, books, medical insurance, and even travel expenses.

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The program is designed to foster knowledge and skills that will contribute to the sustainable development of the participants’ home countries. It’s a bridge between academic aspirations and professional reality, ensuring that the scholars are well-equipped to bring about positive change in their communities upon their return.

A Background

Since its inception in 1988, the Japan Scholarship Program has been instrumental in shaping the careers of many young professionals. The scholarship is open to individuals under 35 years old who have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and a superior academic record. The selected scholars are expected to return to their home countries after their studies to apply their enhanced knowledge and skills towards the nation’s development.

The program’s emphasis on development-related studies means that scholars will engage in learning that is directly applicable to the challenges faced by their countries. This relevance ensures that the investment in education yields practical benefits, contributing to the socio-economic progress of the region. The scholarship is not just a financial aid; it’s a catalyst for growth and development, making it a highly sought-after opportunity for aspiring leaders and change-makers.

What the Scholarship Offers

The Japan Scholarship Program by Asian Development Bank offers a funded opportunity for prospective applicants as follows:

• The whole cost of tuition
• A monthly stipend for sustenance, which includes housing
• Books and educational resources
• Travel costs and medical insurance
• A unique stipend for thesis preparation may be granted to researchers who are doing research. Under certain conditions, the scholarship may fund courses related to computer literacy, preparatory language, and other related subjects.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the opportunity, applicants have to meet certain requirements as listed below:

• Possess dual citizenship with no developed countries and be a citizen of an ADB borrowing member country or a country eligible for the Japanese ODA scholarship; have been admitted to a master’s program at a designated institution.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and an exceptional academic record; at the time of application, have at least two (2) years of full-time professional job experience that was gained after receiving a university degree. To be eligible to pursue studies, the individual must be proficient in both written and spoken English communication abilities;
• not be older than 35 at the time of application unless the government of Japan expressly waives this requirement in extraordinary circumstances;
• be in excellent health; consent to spend a minimum of two years working in his or her native country following program completion in order to support the growth of that nation;
• Not be an Executive Director, Alternate Director, ADB management, staff, or consultant; “Close relative” means any of the following: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;
• refrain from working for ADB-JSP Designated Institutions, from residing or working abroad, and from being enrolled in graduate programs already.

Application Procedure

Follow the process below on how to apply for the Japan Scholarship Program by Asian Development Bank for the 2024/25 academic session: 

• Requests for information and application materials from the selected partner university made by applicants
• The applicant fills out the application’s necessary paperwork, which includes the ADB-JSP information page [1].
• The applicant mails the institution their documentation[2].
• The institution assesses applicants and makes admissions decisions.
• The organization sends the applicant shortlist to ADB.[3]
• ADB examines institutional submissions
• ADB proposes recipients to the Japanese executive director for approval in accordance with its selection criteria.
• ADB notifies the university and chooses scholars.
• The institution notifies all students

NOTE: The deadline for this offer is ongoing.

For detailed information about the Japan Scholarship Program by Asian Development Bank and application guidelines, please visit the official scholarship link.

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