Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program Annual Report 2016

Abstract

This publication presents the Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) 2016 activities, achievements, and success stories from students and alumni. The JSP gives qualified citizens of developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank an opportunity to take postgraduate studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at 29 educational institutions in Asia and the Pacific. Between 1988 and 2016, Japan contributed $172.5 million to the JSP. Since 1988, a total of 3,526 scholarships have been awarded to recipients, including 1,317 women, from 37 member countries. Of the total, 3,180 scholars have completed their courses. An average of 144 scholarships are awarded each year.