University of Hawaii ADB-JSP Scholarship 2025 in USA (Fully Funded)
The University of Hawaii ADB-JSP Scholarship 2025 offers fully funded opportunities for students from ADB’s developing member countries. This prestigious scholarship covers tuition fees, airfare, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and other essential expenses. Eligible candidates can pursue a master’s degree at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, focusing on economics, business, public health, and more. By providing financial support, the ADB-JSP Scholarship empowers students to gain advanced knowledge and skills, contributing to their home countries’ sustainable development.
Benefits:
- Full tuition and fees coverage.
- Roundtrip travel to Honolulu from the applicant’s home country.
- Housing is provided in East-West Center residence facilities.
- Monthly stipend for living expenses.
- Funds for purchasing textbooks.
- Health insurance coverage.
- U.S. visa sponsorship (J-1 Exchange Visitor).
Study Areas:
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Geography
- Business Administration (Global MBA-Japan Track)
- Natural Resources & Environmental Management
- Ocean and Resources Engineering
- Oceanography
- Pacific Island Studies
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Tropical Plant & Soil Science
- Urban and Regional Planning
List of Eligible Countries:
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, 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, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam.
- Must be a citizen of an ADB developing member country.
- Have a 4-year bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree at the time of application (equivalent could be a 3-year Bachelor’s degree plus a 1-year Master’s degree, or a 2-year Bachelor’s degree plus a 2-year Master’s degree, subject to review).
- At least two years of full-time professional work experience after earning a university degree.
- Take one of the English proficiency tests with minimum acceptable scores: 550 for paper-based TOEFL, 213 for computer-based TOEFL, 79-80 for internet-based TOEFL iBT, 95 for DUOLINGO, or 6.5 for IELTS. Test results must be from within the past two years.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Under 35 years old at the time of application (in some cases, the age limit maybe 45 years old for senior officials and managers).
- Should be in good health.
- Must commit to returning to their home country after completing the program to contribute to its development.
Required Documents:
- Completed application form.
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
- Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS scores within the past two years).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing work experience and academic background.
- Two recommendation letters from academic or professional referees.
- Statement of purpose outlining academic and career goals.
- Copy of valid passport.
- Medical certificate confirming good health.
- Employment certificate verifying at least two years of full-time professional work experience.
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
Deadline:
The application deadline to apply for the University of Hawaii ADB-JSP Scholarship 2025 in the USA is 1st December 2024.
