The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (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 pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.
The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.
Below are programs offered:
* Master of Sciences or Engineering in Advanced Technologies
o Computer Science
o Information Management
o Industrial Engineering & Management
o Design Manufacturing Engineering
o Mechatronics
o Telecommunications
o Microelectronics
o Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
o Information and Communications Technologies
* Master of Sciences or Engineering in Civil Engineering
o Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering
o Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Management
o Structural Engineering
o Transportation Engineering
o Water Engineering & Management
* Master of Sciences or Engineering in Environment Resources &
Development
o Agricultural Systems & Engineering
o Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management
o Energy
o Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology
o Gender and Development Studies
o Natural Resources Management
o Regional & Rural Development Planning
o Environmental Engineering & Management
o Urban Environmental Management
* Master of Sciences or Engineering in Management (MBA)
o International Business
o Management of Technology
o Service Marketing & Technology
o International Public Marketing
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.
* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses
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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
* 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 post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)
* A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
* 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 good health.
* Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
* Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.
DEADLINE APRIL 2008
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute
to the economic and social development of their home countries.
MORE INFORMATION
Mr. Benjamin Gargabite
Coordinator of Admissions and Scholarships Unit
E-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
(Attn: Director of Admission and Scholarships)
http://www.ait.ac.th/
The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand is one of institutions participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.
Below are programs offered:
* Master of Sciences or Engineering in Advanced Technologies
o Computer Science
o Information Management
o Industrial Engineering & Management
o Design Manufacturing Engineering
o Mechatronics
o Telecommunications
o Microelectronics
o Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
o Information and Communications Technologies
* Master of Sciences or Engineering in Civil Engineering
o Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering
o Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Management
o Structural Engineering
o Transportation Engineering
o Water Engineering & Management
* Master of Sciences or Engineering in Environment Resources &
Development
o Agricultural Systems & Engineering
o Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management
o Energy
o Food Engineering & Bioprocess Technology
o Gender and Development Studies
o Natural Resources Management
o Regional & Rural Development Planning
o Environmental Engineering & Management
o Urban Environmental Management
* Master of Sciences or Engineering in Management (MBA)
o International Business
o Management of Technology
o Service Marketing & Technology
o International Public Marketing
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.
* full tuition fees
* a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
* an allowance for books and instructional materials
* medical insurance
* travel expenses
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.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
* 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 post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand)
* A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
* At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
* 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 good health.
* Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
* Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
* Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.
DEADLINE APRIL 2008
Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute
to the economic and social development of their home countries.
MORE INFORMATION
Mr. Benjamin Gargabite
Coordinator of Admissions and Scholarships Unit
E-mail: admissions@ait.ac.th
Asian Institute of Technology
P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
(Attn: Director of Admission and Scholarships)
http://www.ait.ac.th/
Or you can also visit ADB- Japan Scholarship Program's website at
www.adb.org/jsp for more detail information about this program
