University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship 2025 in USA (Fully Funded) Deadline: 1 December, 2024

Pursue your master’s degree in the USA on a Fully Funded scholarship. The University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship is a fully funded program by the Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP). It allows students from the ADB developing member countries to undertake a Master’s Degree in approved fields of study at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa (UHM) in the USA. Scholars will also participate in the educational, residential, and leadership development programs at the East-West Center (EWC).

Details About the University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship 2025 in USA

• Host Country: USA
• Institute: University of Hawaii at Mānoa
• Degree Level: Masters
• Study Begins: Fall 2025
• Duration: 2 Years
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 1st December 2024

Scholarship Benefits

The ADB-JSP scholarship covers the following expenses for Master’s degree studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa:

• Full Tuition and Fees
• University of Hawaii at Manoa Application Fee reimbursement.
• Roundtrip travel to Honolulu from the applicant’s home country
• Housing in East-West Center residence facilities
• Monthly stipend
• Funds for textbooks
• Health insurance
• U.S. visa sponsorship (J-1 Exchange Visitor).

Eligible Programs and the Language Proficiency Requirements

The following programs are eligible for the master’s degree programs that are funded by the ADB-JSP at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and East-West Center:

• Business Administration (Global MBA): TOEFL or IELTS (EWC and UHM); GMAT (UHM only)
• Economics (MA): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM); GRE (UHM only)
• Geography (MA): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM); GRE (UHM only)
• Natural Resources and Environmental Management (MS): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM); GRE (UHM only)
• Ocean and Resources Engineering (MS): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM); GRE (UHM only)
• Oceanography (MS): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM); GRE (UHM only)
• Pacific Islands Studies (MA): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)
• Public Administration (MPA): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)
• Sociology (MA): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM); GRE (UHM only)
• Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences (MS): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM); GRE (UHM only)
• Urban and Regional Planning (MURP): TOEFL, DUOLINGO, or IELTS (EWC and UHM)

Eligible Countries for the ADB Scholarship

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, Vietnam.

The Basic Eligibility and the Requirements of the ADB-JSP

Citizenship and Age:

• You must be a citizen and current resident of an ADB Member country.
• You must be no more than 35 years old at the time of application.

Academic Background:

• You must hold a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) at the time of application. This could include:
  • Three-year bachelor’s degree combined with a one-year master’s degree.
  • Two-year bachelor’s degree combined with a two-year master’s degree. (Equivalency is subject to review by the program.)

Work Experience:

• You must have at least two years of full-time professional work experience after completing your university degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• You must have taken an English proficiency test within the past two years and achieved a minimum score of:
  • TOEFL (paper-based): 550
  • TOEFL (computer-based): 213
  • TOEFL iBT (internet-based): 79-80
  • Duolingo: 95
  • IELTS: 6.5

For more details on the University of Hawaii at Manoa English language proficiency requirements, please visit: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/english-proficiency/

Please also check this: To confirm your eligibility for the ADB-JSP Scholarship, please read carefully all of the ADB-JSP requirements and criteria for selection.

Required Documents

• Completed application form.
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
• Proof of English proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• 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.

Application Process for the University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship?

The application process involves Two Parts:

Part 1 Admission Application: Before submitting the scholarship application, an applicant must have a Proof of admission from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

A separate application (including all required supporting documents) must be submitted to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa for admission into a Master’s degree program.

Information on applying for most eligible Master’s programs listed above can be found at the UHM Graduate Division website.

Party 2 Apply for the ADB Scholarship: Once you have an admission offer, you can apply for the ADB Scholarship at the University of Hawaii. The East-West Center manages applications for the ADB-JSP Scholarship every year.

Applicants must submit an ADB scholarship application to the University of Hawaii by December 1st, 2024.

The Link to the official website is given below.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is the ADB scholarship?

The ADB Scholarship is Fully funded, covering tuition, living expenses, travel, monthly stipend, textbooks, and more.

What are the requirements for the ADB-JSP scholarship?

Citizens of an ADB member country, must have a bachelor’s degree, 2 years of work experience, English proficiency, and be under 35 years old.