Job Description

Job Description:

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) – AIT

 Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a national of an ADB borrowing member country
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record
• Have at least 2 years of full-time work experience (after graduation)
• Be proficient in English
  • IELTS Academic: 6.0
  • TOEFL: ≥ 550
  • AIT EET: ≥ 6.0
• Be 35 years old or below (up to 45 in exceptional cases)
• Be in good health
• Agree to return to home country after completing studies

 Selection Criteria

• Ranking by AIT
• Minimum 2 years work experience required
• Preference to:
  • Women candidates
  • Lower financial capacity applicants
    • Family income ≤ USD 50,000/year
    • Individual income ≤ USD 25,000/year
• Focus on fields aligned with ADB Strategy 2030
  (Infrastructure, environment, finance, education, poverty reduction)

 Required Documents

• Bachelor’s degree certificate & transcript
• English proficiency score
• Work certificate
• Income statement (self + spouse/parents)
• Latest tax return or salary certification
• ADB-JSP Information Sheet

 Application Procedure

1. Apply for admission to AIT (Designated Institution).
2. Indicate interest in ADB-JSP Scholarship.
3. Submit all required documents to AIT.
4. AIT screens and ranks applicants.
5. ADB reviews and approves final awardees.
6. Successful candidates sign scholarship acceptance.

 Scholarship Coverage

         Tuition fees (actual cost)
         Housing allowance
        Monthly subsistence allowance
       Medical & accident insurance
      Books allowance
     Round-trip economy airfare
     Visa & travel-related expenses
    Thesis/research allowance
    Possible language/computer training

 Duration

• 1–2 years (maximum 2 years)
• Renewal for second year based on performance
• No transfer to other institutions
• Must return home and work for at least 2 years

Deadline

31 March 2026 (for August 2026 intake)