Masters Degree
Deadline: 30 July 2016
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts: 2017
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 Commerce (International Business)
• Masters Programmes in Engineering
• Master of
Public Health
• Master of Science (Environmental Science)
• Master of Arts (Development Studies)
• 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:
- 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.
- Gained
admission to an approved masters or doctoral programme at an approved
academic institution.
- A
bachelors degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
- At
least 2 years of full-time professional work experience (acquired after a
university degree) at the time of application.
- Proficiency
in oral and written English communication skills to be capable to pursue
studies.
- 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.
- In
good health.
- Suitable
candidates should agree to return to their home country after completion
of studies under the programme.
- Executive
Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants,
and relatives of the aforementioned are not suitable for the Scholarship.
- Staff
of JSP-designated institutions are not suitable to submit an application
to their own institution.
- Candidates
living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not suitable
for scholarships.
- ADB-JSP
does not support candidates who are already enrolled in graduate degree
programs.
- 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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