The Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program, Univ. of Sydney, Australia

Scholarships for international students

The Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) wasestablished in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for wellqualified citizens of the Bank's developing member countries (DMCs) to undertake postgraduate studies which will assist the economic and social development of their countries.

Citizens of developing member countries of the Bank (see list and selection criteriabelow) who have a minimum of two years' working experience and who areeligible for admission to the following degree programs at theUniversity of Sydney:

		Master of Economics (March entry only)

		Master of Commerce

		Master of Transport Management

		Master of International Public Health

		Master of Engineering Studies (Civil, Chemical and Mechanical only)

Please note, applicants living or working outside their home country are not eligible for this scholarship.

Conditions

To be considered for an ADB-JSP scholarship you must:

		Lodgea separate application for admission to one of the above degrees usinga University of Sydney application form as well as completing thisapplication form. You may download a University of Sydney application form.

		Havean undergraduate degree from a recognized university with above averagegrades (eg GPA of 3 out of 4 or First Class Pass or First Class Honours.

		Havea four year Engineering degree with above average grades from arecognized university, if applying for the Master of EngineeringStudies.

		Provideevidence of two years work experience and the latest income tax return(an official letter from an employer may be accepted in cases where anincome tax return is not available).

A University of Sydney Application Processing Fee (APF) will bewaived if you lodge your ADB-JSP application form together with youradmission to the University application form. You must provide completedocumentation attached to each of the application forms.

YourADB-JSP application will only be considered, if you gain unconditionalentry to one of the above degree programs prior to the ADB-JSPapplication deadline. If your entry is subject to English languageproficiency or academic documention, you must provide all requireddocuments before the ADB-JSP scholarship deadline.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

No applicantwill be allowed to apply for the ADB-JSP scholarship more than threetimes. Previously unsuccessful applicants must wait one year beforere-applying.

ADB-JSP Application deadlines

Closing date for applications starting in July 2006 is 31 October 2005.

Closing date for applications starting in March 2007 is 30 April 2006.

Benefits

Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for booksand instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medicalinsurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research, aspecial grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesispreparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatorylanguage and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

ADB Developing Member Countries

The following countries are ADB Developing Member Countries:Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, People'sRepublic of China, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, India, Indonesia,Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People's DemocraticRepublic, Maldives, the Republic of the Marshall
Islands, FederatedStates of Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, PapuaNew Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan,Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan,Vanuatu, Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Selection criteria

		Preferencewill be given to applicants from smaller ADB DMCs which have hadlimited numbers of scholarships awarded in the past. These include:Central Asian Republics, Greater Mekong Sub-Region, Afghanistan,Bhutan, Mongolia, Myanmar and the Pacific and South Pacific islandnations.

		Lowerpriority will be given to applicants from countries such as People'sRepublic of China, Philippines, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, SriLanka, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand.

		Applicantsfrom non-borrowing countries such as Korea, Hong Kong China, Singaporeand Taipei China are not eligible for the ADB-JSP scholarship.

		Preference will be given to female candidates.

		Preference will be given to applicants who are academics or public servants (minimum of two years work experience is essential).

		Lower priority will be given to applicants who have previously studied abroad.

		Lower priority will be given to applicants who are pursuing a second Master's or a second PhD degree program.

Duration of scholarship

The scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension forthe second or third year of study is conditional on the scholar'smaintaining a satisfactory level of performance determined by theUniversity of Sydney and following approval by the ADB.

Total number of scholarships

Scholarships are awarded, each year, as vacancies arise followingcompletion of studies or withdrawal of scholars. Less than threeADB-JSP scholarships may be awarded in each round of application.

Competitionfor an ADB-JSP scholarship is extremely strong, only candidates whogain entry to the University postgraduate programs unconditionally willbe considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.

Application form

You can complete the Application Form by following the instructions on the form.

Please download the application form (.pdf).

You must have a copy of Acrobat Reader to access this form. If you do not have one, you can download a free copy from Adobe.

For further information please contact:

International Office
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
Phone - +61 2 9351 5838
Fax - +61 2 9351 4013
Email - infoschol@io.usyd.edu.au

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