About this Program
The University of Hawai’i ADB Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for international students seeking advanced education in the United States. It is offered through a collaboration between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the University of Hawai’i, providing students from ADB member countries with the chance to pursue postgraduate studies. The scholarship aims to equip scholars with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries. The scholarship covers a wide range of expenses, including full tuition fees, round-trip airfare, a monthly subsistence allowance, health insurance, books, and essential materials. It also provides a special allowance for research and field study, ensuring students have all the resources they need to excel academically. The scholarship emphasizes leadership development, encouraging scholars to contribute to their communities and lead initiatives promoting sustainable development. The scholarship is open to students from diverse backgrounds, offering them the opportunity to study in a multicultural environment at the University of Hawai’i.
- Degree Level:
- Master’s Degree Program
Eligible Countries and Participants
- The United States of America
- Southeast Asia: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
- South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands
- East Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan
Eligibility Criteria of University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship in USA
To be eligible for the ADB-JSP scholarship at the East-West Center, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants should be 35 years old or younger at the time of application.
- A 4-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required. An equivalent could be a 3-year bachelor’s degree plus a 1-year master’s degree, or a 2-year bachelor’s degree plus a 2-year master’s degree, subject to review.
- Applicants need to have at least 2 years of full-time professional work experience after completing their university degree.
- You must take an English proficiency test with the following minimum scores: 550 for the paper-based TOEFL, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL, 79-80 for the internet-based TOEFL iBT, 95 for the Duolingo English Test, or 6.5 for the IELTS. The test results must be from within the past two years.
Applicants with the following experiences are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship
- Individuals living or working outside of their home country are ineligible to apply.
- Those who have previously studied abroad (outside of ADB developing member countries) or are seeking a second master’s degree are not eligible for this scholarship.
