Asian Development Bank Scholarship : Graduate Coursework Scholarships : The University of Melbourne

Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarships, funded by the government of Japan, 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. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

Number
Benefits
Eligibility
Selection
Application process
Timeline
Outcome
Deferring
Commencement/Payment
Terms and Conditions
Expenses Claim Form (for current ADB Scholars only)
More information

Number

Up to 3 each semester.

Benefits

The scholarship provides:

a fortnightly living allowance, valued at $15,300 per annum
tuition fees in full for the normal duration of a masters by coursework degree (up to a maximum of two years)
economy airfare to Melbourne and back to the student's home country at the completion of the scholarship
a book and research materials allowance
overseas student health cover

For more details on these benefits and an expenses claim form please go to Terms and Conditions.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must:

have been given an unconditional offer of a place in one of the following masters by coursework programs:

Applicants for masters by research and PhD/doctorate courses are not eligible. Combinations of research and coursework at masters level are accepted, provided the course is considered a coursework degree.

For information on how to apply for a course at the University of Melbourne please go to Future Students.

be a citizen of one of the following Bank member countries:

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, East Timor, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam.

have a minimum of two years full-time, professional work experience.
be aged 35 years or under at the time their application is assessed for scholarship.
not have already completed a degree at the masters level, or previously studied abroad
not be living or working in a country other than their home country.

Selection

Selection of ADB scholarship recipients is highly competitive and is based on academic merit. Faculties select their most outstanding candidates and the final selection is undertaken by the Asian Development Bank. Usually up to only 3 students are selected each semester.

Application Process

Students can not apply for the ADB Scholarship. Eligible candidates are considered automatically by the University of Melbourne.

The University of Melbourne does not require the ADB Information Sheet or salary information. This is only required from you if the University nominates you for the ADB Scholarship.

The other documents that are specified as being part of the Application for Admission should be sent to International Admissions. If you have any queries about this, please send an email to International Admissions at unimelb@custhelp.com

You cannot be considered for the ADB Scholarship unless you have received an unconditional course offer (and have met all of the scholarship's eligibility requirements).

If you receive a course offer you will receive a letter from International Admissions. If you are then nominated for the ADB Scholarship, you will be notified by the Melbourne Scholarships Office.

Timeline

To be considered for an ADB Scholarship, in addition to meeting the eligibility criteria outlined above, applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Melbourne and received an UNCONDITIONAL offer of a place from International Admissions by:

31 August for Semester 1 of the following year, or
15 February for Semester 2 of the same year

Please apply for admission using the hard copy or online Application for Admission form available from International Admissions.

*Applicants who wish to apply for the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) must apply for the course directly to the Melbourne Business School.

Outcome

Successful candidates will be notified by the Melbourne Scholarships Office approximately 8 weeks after the above application deadlines.

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

Deferring

Deferment of awards may be granted for up to a maximum of one semester. The request must be forwarded to ADB for their consideration.
Deferment for more than one semester is not allowed. The applicant must reapply for the scholarship.

Commencement/Payment

The scholarship will commence after the applicant has enrolled in the approved course, and is calculated from the applicant's actual course commencement date not from when he/she arrives in Melbourne or begins Orientation Week. The applicant must be prepared to support him/herself financially until enrolment and then up to the time the payment will be made within the 2-week payment cycle.
See also pay dates.

For further information

Please refer to the ADB's Terms and Conditions.

If you have any questions after reading the terms and conditions, please send an email from: www.undergradschols.unimelb.edu.au/query

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