ADB Scholarships in Hong Kong China for Developing Countries

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) is established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.The ADB-JSP offers Scholarship around 300 students annually all over the world in various academic institutions located in 10 countries.For a uniform development of all regions ADB scholarship set limited to the scholars that after  completion of their study programs, scholars will go back to home countries to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.Main objective is to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries ( see below country list) 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.

Name of Institution: The University of Hong Kong
Country of Study: Hong Kong, China
Degree Offered: Masters
Majors: There are 2 majors ( see below)
Application Deadline: May for next year September Intake
Scholarship Coverage: Full Tuition Fees and Bursaries.

ADB-JSP Scholarship DOESN'T COVER: 
Expenses for the scholar's family; extra-curricular courses or training; additional travel during the course of the study program; additional expenses related to supplementary educational materials, field trips, or participation in workshops, seminars, or internships while at the academic institution or purchase of educational equipment such as computers.

Major/ Subjects which are considered for ADB- Japan Scholarship for this Institution:
Master of Science in

• Urban Planning

• Urban Design

Application Procedures:

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 for more information.
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 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 ADB will send an appropriate congratulatory letter to each scholar.
Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.
 
Important

No separate application to ADB is necessary.
The duly accomplished information sheet together with all copies of academic records should be sent to the institution at least six (6) months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join.
Only candidates who have been offered admission and endorsed by the academic institutions will be considered for the scholarships by the


Contact Details:
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road, Honolulu
Hawaii 96848-1601, U.S.A.
(Attn: ADB Scholarship Program Administrator)
Ms. Stella Kolinski
ADB-JSP & EWC Scholarship Assistant
E-mail: adbjsp@eastwestcenter.org
Tel. No.: +1 808 944 7738
Fax No.:+1 808 944 7070   

List of developing member countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Cook Islands, People’s Republic of China, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Fiji, Hong Kong, China, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, the Republic of Korea, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taipei,China, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam