ADB Scholarship 2025 at the University of Hawaii in the USA (Fully Funded)

ADB Scholarship 2025 at the University of Hawaii in the USA (Fully Funded)

Get a fully funded scholarship to pursue your master’s degree in the United States. The Asian Development Bank’s Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) provides fully funded University of Hawaii ADB Scholarships. It enables students from developing ADB member countries to pursue a master’s degree in authorized study subjects at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) in the United States. Additionally, scholars will participate in East-West Center (EWC) residential, academic, and leadership development activities.

Benefits of scholarships

The following expenses are covered under the ADB-JSP Scholarship for the University of Hawaii at Manoa master’s degree programs:

• Full fees and tuition
• University of Hawaii at Manoa Application Fee Refund
• Round-trip airfare from the applicant’s residence to Honolulu
• Accommodation in East-West Center residential buildings
• Monthly Allowance
• Money for textbooks
• Health coverage
• Sponsorship of a J-1 Exchange Visitor’s US Visa.

ALSO CHECK: A fully funded EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship for 2025 in the United States

Information on the 2025 USA ADB Scholarship at the University of Hawaii

• America is the host country.
• The University of Hawaii at Manoa is the institute.
• Master’s degree level
• Start of study: Autumn 2025
• Time: Two years
• Benefits: Fully funded
• Last date: 1 December 2024

Program Eligibility and Language Proficiency Requirements

Master’s degree programs at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the East-West Center that ADB-JSP supports are eligible for the following programs:

Business Administration (Global MBA): GMAT (UHM only); TOEFL or IELTS (EWC and UHM)
Economics (MA): GRE (UHM only); TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)
Geography (MA): GRE (UHM only); TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)
Environmental Management and Natural Resources (MS): GRE (UHM only); TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)
Ocean and Resource Engineering (MS): GRE (for UHM only); TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)

Oceanography (MS): GRE (UHM only); TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)
TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM) are options for Pacific Islands Studies (MA).
EWC and UHM Public Administration (MPA): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS
Sociology (MA): GRE (UHM only); TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)
Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences (MS): GRE (for UHM only); TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)
TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS are acceptable for Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) (EWC and UHM).

Countries Eligible for ADB Scholarships

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, V.
Core Competencies and Requirements of ADB-JSP

Nationality and Age:

1. You have to be a citizen of an ADB member nation and a current resident thereof.
2. The age limit for applicants is 35 years or above.

Background in Education:

1. At the time of application, you must have a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. It may contain:
2. A master’s degree lasts one year and a bachelor’s degree lasts three years.
3. with a two-year Master’s degree and a two-year Bachelor’s degree. (The program can check for equality.)

Experience at work:

• After obtaining your degree from a recognized university, you should have at least two years of full-time professional work experience

 

Proficiency in English Language:

1. You must have completed an English language proficiency test within the last two years with at least the following scores:
2. Paper-based TOEFL score: 550
3. Computer-based TOEFL score: 213
4. Internet-based TOEFL iBT: 79–80
5. 95 in Duolingo-IELTS Score: 6.5
6. For more information about the University of Hawaii, please visit https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/english-proficiency/
7. https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/japan-scholarship-program/faq#accordion-0-9

Required records

• Completed application.
• Degrees and transcripts from schools.
• Evidence of fluency in English
• CV, or curriculum vitae
• Two recommendation letters from academic or professional references.
• A mission statement that outlines academic and professional goals.
• Copy of valid passport.
• Health certificate from a medical professional.
• Evidence of employment attesting to at least two years of continuous, professional employment experience.
• A recent passport-size photograph.

How can one apply for the ADB Scholarship at the University of Hawaii?

• The application process has two stages:
• Part 1: Application for Admission: A candidate must have proof of admission to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to submit a scholarship application.
• A separate application for admission to a master’s program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa must be submitted with any required supporting documents.
• The UHM Graduate Division website has information on how to apply for the majority of the master’s programs listed above that are eligible.

Apply for a 2nd Party ADB Scholarship: You can apply for the University of Hawaii’s ADB Scholarship as soon as you receive an offer of admission. Each year, ADB-JSP scholarship applications are monitored by the East-West Center.

• By December 1, 2024, applicants must submit their ADB Scholarship application to the University of Hawaii.
• The official website link is given below.

Faqs.

What are the benefits of the ADB Scholarship?

Full funding for a master’s degree from prestigious universities, networking opportunities, and career development.

ABD Scholarship: What is it?

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provides fully paid scholarships to students from underdeveloped countries to attend specific colleges and pursue master’s degrees in specific subjects.

What is the ADB Scholarship worth?

The full cost of an ADB scholarship is covered, including textbooks, living expenses, travel, tuition, and a monthly stipend.

What are the qualifications for the JSP-ADB Scholarship?

In addition to being under 35 years of age, citizens of an ADB member country must have a bachelor’s degree, two years of work experience, and fluency in English.