Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program
Funded by the Government of Japan

Qualified citizens od developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), who intend to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development related field are invited to apply for scholarships under the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program. The program especially welcomes quailed women applicants who have limited financial means to obtain university education.
The Scholarship
Level of Education: Post graduate (Diploma, Masters, and Doctorate degrees)
Duration: from 1-2 years
Coverage: tuition fees, books, subsistence and housing allowance, insurance, economy airfare, and research subsidy

Academic Institutions

AustraliaNational Centre for Development Studies/ Australian National University, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney

China, People’s of Republic ofUniversity of Hong Kong

JapanInternational University of Japan, Nagoya University ( Graduate School of International Development), Keio University ( International Graduate Programs on Advanced Science and Technology), National Graduate Institute for Policies Studies, Ritsumeikan University (Master in Economic), Seitama University (Department of Civil and Environment Engineering), University of Tokyo (Department of Civil Engineering, School of International Health, Institute of Environmental Studies, and Department of Urban Engineering)

New ZealandUniversity of Auckland

PakistanLahore University of Management Sciences

PhilippinesAsian Institute of Management International Rice Research Institute/ Unisersity of the Philippines in Los Banos

SingaporeNational University of Singapore

ThailandAsian Institute of Technology, Thammasat University

USAEast-West Center

Eligibility Requirements
-Prospective applicants must:
-be a citizen of an ADB developing member country
-Have at least 2 years work experience
-Have gained admission to an approved course in a designated institution
-Be proficient in Spoken and Written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies
-Be in good health
-Not more than 35 years old at the time of application

(Staff of ADB and the designed institutions and their close relatives is not eligible to apply)

Application Requirements
Applications should obtain application forms from the designed institution of their choice and submit the completed form and required documentation to the institution. applicants should indicate on the application form that they wish to be considered for an Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship. (ADB will select the scholars from among those admitted by the institution. A separate application to ADB is not necessary.) For further information, visit the ADB-JSP website.

BEASISWA CITY UNIVERSITY FIRST YEAR 2008
Guidance NotesBy completing the application form, you will automatically be considered for all first year scholarships and bursaries on offer: excluding the City University Bursary and academic prizes. Please note that some of thescholarships and bursaries on offer have different eligibility criteria. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed for the relevant bursary/scholarship. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing as to the result of their application. Successful applicants will be expected to attend a University wide Scholarships evening in December. If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria for any of thesescholarships, contact the Student Centre on 020 7040 7040 for more information or visit the followingwebsite: www.city.ac.uk/studentcentreWorshipful Company of Saddlers Bursaries (2)These bursaries are valued at £1000 per year and are open to students who completed post 16education in the borough of Islington. This will be paid each year following successful completioneach year. First Year UG
The Worshipful Company of Needlemakers AwardThis award is valued at £1000 and tenable for one year and is open to Home students in the firstyear of a full time undergraduate degree at City University. First Year UG
The Shirley Robson Memorial ScholarshipThis award is valued at £1000 and tenable for one year and is open to Home students studying amusic degree at City University. Any Year UG
Application ChecklistBefore submitting your application, please check the following:All questions from sections 1-7 have been answeredYour supporting statement is completed and attachedYou have provided a copy of your ‘Student Support Statement’ or ‘Bursary Notification Letter’You have provided a copy of your passportYou have signed and dated the Applicant’s DeclarationYou are aware that there is an expectation for successful applicants to attend the ScholarshipAwards Ceremony in December
Closing DatePlease return the form by 5.00pm, Friday 24thOctober 2008 to the Student Centre
City UniversityNorthampton SquareLondon EC1V 0HBTel: + 44 (0)20 7040 7040Fax: + 44 (0)20 7040 6030fundsservice@city.ac.ukwww.city.ac.uk/studentcentre