2012 International scholarships for Ethiopian students | 2012 Asian
Development Scholarships for Ethiopia | Ethiopian students from
developing countries to study in Australia, Hong Kong, China, India,
Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and
U.S.A.
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was
established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.
It aims to provide 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
Asian and Pacific Region.
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to
contribute to the economic and social development of their home
countries.
What does the scholarship cover?
The ADB-JSP provides
- full tuition fees
- a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
- an allowance for books and instructional materials
- medical insurance
- travel expenses
For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation.
In special circumstances computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.
What is the duration of the scholarship award? ( Scholarship for Ethiopian Students 2011-2012 |2012-2013 |2013-2014)
The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year
of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar
maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the
institute.
The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.
What are the eligibility requirements for ADB-JSP?
- A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from
countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the
ADB-JSP Scholarship).
- Gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at an academic institution .
- A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
- At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
(acquired after a university degree) at the time of application.
Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able
to pursue studies.
- Not more than 35 years old at the time of application. In
exceptional cases, for programs which are appropriate for senior
officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years old.
- In good health.
- Should agree to return to his/her home country after completion of studies under the Program.
- Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of
ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible
for the Scholarship.Staff of academic institutions are not eligible for
the Scholarship.
- Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for scholarships.
ADB-JSP does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
ADB-JSP does not sponsor undergraduate studies, distance learning
programs, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing,
and research projects.
What are the programs covered by the ADB-JSP?
Programs covered by the ADB-JSP are postgraduate studies in
- economics
- management
- health
- education
- agriculture
- environment
- natural resource management
- science and technology
other development-related fields
What is the procedure for applying for ADB-JSP?
- Applicants should request information and application forms from the
chosen Academic Institution(s. Applicants are encouraged to access
various resources, including the institutions’ websites and handbooks,
and institution information sessions held in-country, to assist them in
making an informed decision on the academic institution and course they
wish to undertake.
- Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are
applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for
the ADB-JSP Scholarship. The completed Institution application form and
required documentation, including the ADB-JSP Information Sheet form,
should be submitted to the academic institution. Applicants must ensure
that they submit accurate and complete documentation. Failure to do so
may result in an application not being processed or to an award being
terminated if documentation or information provided is later determined
to be false. Applicants are required to submit their latest Income Tax
Return or Certification of their Annual Salary/Monthly Salary, whichever
is available. They should also submit a Certification of Family Income
(Parent’s Income).
- The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based
on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility
requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. In the evaluation
process, the academic institution may contact the candidates for further
information. The academic institution will then submit its ranked list
of applicants to ADB, including a description of the score/grading
system which is the basis for the ranking.
- ADB will review the submission from the academic institutions and
recommend awardees based on the selection criteria of ADB to the
Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.
- Upon approval by the Executive Director of Japan, ADB will advise academic institutions on the successful candidates.
- The academic institution will inform all applicants of the outcome
of the selection process and begin to make arrangements for the awardees
take up their scholarships.
- The academic institutions will arrange for the signing of the
Acceptance of Scholarship Award by awardee wherein the scholars agree
that after completion of their study, they will return to their home
country. There is a two years employment restriction at the ADB Group
after the completion of their academic program
- ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.
