Fully Funded ADB-JSP Scholarship at the University of Hawaii 2025 in the USA. The ADB-JSP (Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program) offers fully funded scholarships for Master’s degree programs at the University of Hawai‘i, providing an exceptional opportunity for students from ADB’s developing member countries to drive socioeconomic development in their home countries.
| Scholarship Name | Awarding Institution | Deadline | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADB-JSP Scholarship at the University of Hawaii 2025 | Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) | December 1, 2024 | Fully Funded |
Application Deadline:
- The application deadline for the ADB-JSP Scholarship at the University of Hawaii 2025 is December 1, 2024.
About the ADB-JSP Scholarship at the University of Hawaii:
The ADB-JSP supports Master’s degree study in ADB-JSP-approved fields at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) and participation in educational, residential, and leadership development programs at the East-West Center (EWC).
The scholarship is designed to empower well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue graduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields. After completing their studies, scholars are expected to return to their home countries to apply and share their knowledge and skills to promote socioeconomic development.
Eligible Fields:
The following fields are eligible for the scholarship:
- Business Administration (Global MBA)
- Economics (MA)
- Geography (MA)
- Natural Resources and Environmental Management (MS)
- Ocean and Resources Engineering (MS)
- Oceanography (MS)
- Pacific Islands Studies (MA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Sociology (MA)
- Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences (MS)
- Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
Type:
- Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen and current resident of a developing member country of the Asian Development Bank.
- Be no more than 35 years old at the time of application.
- Hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent (e.g., a 3-year bachelor’s degree plus a 1-year master’s degree, or a 2-year bachelor’s degree plus a 2-year master’s degree).
- Have at least 2 years of full-time professional work experience after completing a university degree.
- Meet the minimum English proficiency requirements (e.g., 550 for the paper-based TOEFL, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL, 79-80 for the internet-based TOEFL iBT, 95 for DUOLINGO, or 6.5 for IELTS). Results must be from a test taken within the past two years.
Note: Applicants who are living or working in a country other than their home country, who have previously studied abroad outside of ADB-developing member countries, or who are seeking a second master’s degree, are not eligible for this scholarship.
Eligible Countries:
- Asian Development Bank developing member countries.
Award Location:
- USA
Number of Awards:
- Not specified
Benefits of the Award:
Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:
- Full tuition and fees.
- Roundtrip travel to Honolulu from the applicant’s home country.
- Housing in East-West Center residence facilities.
- Monthly stipend.
- Funds for textbooks.
- Health insurance.
- U.S. visa sponsorship (J-1 Exchange Visitor).
Duration of the Award:
- Duration is unspecified.
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit both an ADB-JSP scholarship application to the East-West Center and a separate application for admission into a Master’s degree program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
For most eligible Master’s programs, application information can be found on the UHM Graduate Division website: UHM Graduate Programs.
Note: For those applying to the Global MBA Business Program, application forms must be obtained directly from the respective program.
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