ADB Scholarships at University of Auckland

ADB/University of Auckland

Masters Degree

Deadline: 30 July 2016
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts: 2017

Last updated: 26 May 2016

Brief description: The ADB-Japan Scholarship programme plans to offer 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 area. The University of Auckland is one of the participating academic institution.

Host Institution(s): University of Auckland, New Zealand

Field(s) of study: The University of Auckland programmes covered by this scholarship system are limited to the following:

• Master of International Business
• Master of Commerce (International Business)
• Masters Programmes in Engineering

• Master of Public Health
• Master of Science (Environmental Science)
• Master of Arts (Development Studies)

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

Target group: Nationals of an ADB borrowing member

Scholarship value/inclusions: The ADB-JSP offers for the scholar’s tuition fees, airfare to and from Auckland, basic cost of living, health and medical insurance, and a special scholarship for thesis preparation (for scholars engaged in research).

Eligibility: Eligible candidates must be / have:

1. A national of an ADB borrowing member (candidates from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not suitable for the ADB-JSP). For a list of current developing member countries browse ADB – Japan Scholarship Programme.
2. Gained admission to an approved masters or doctoral programme at an approved academic institution.
3. A bachelors degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
4. At least 2 years of full-time professional work experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
5. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be capable to pursue studies.
6. Not more than 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.
7. In good health.
8. Suitable candidates should agree to return to their home country after completion of studies under the programme.
9. Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not suitable for the Scholarship.
10. Staff of JSP-designated institutions are not suitable to submit an application to their own institution.
11. Candidates living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not suitable for scholarships.
12. ADB-JSP does not support candidates who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
13. ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning programmes, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects.

Application instructions: Only after you have gained admission to an entitled postgraduate programme listed above for the 2017 intake and received an Official Offer of Place from the University of Auckland can you submit an application for the scholarship. Thus, you must first submit an application for admission ONLINE as a global candidate for one of the suitable programmes.

To submit an application for the scholarship, you will need to complete and submit the Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship application form and either post or courier with all required documents to the University. Applications for 2017  will close on 20 July 2016.

It is essential to browse the authorized website (link found below) for in depth information on how to submit an application for this scholarship.

Website: Authorized Scholarship Website:  https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/international-students/is-scholarships-loans-and-funding/is-asian-development-bank-japan-scholarship.html

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