ADB - Japan Scholarship Program, School of Design and Environment NU

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) - Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan. It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB's developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. The ADB-JSP enrolls about 300 students annually in 20 academic institutions located in 10 countries within the Region.

School of Design and Environment is one of institution participating in this ADB-JSP scholarship program.

Below is program offered:

• Master in Environmental Management

scholarship description

The ADB-JSP provides full scholarships for one to two years.

• full tuition fees
• a monthly subsistence and housing allowance
• an allowance for books and instructional materials
• medical insurance
• travel expenses

The scholarship is for one year with an extension to the second year of study, as appropriate, which shall be conditional on the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as determined by the institute. The maximum duration of scholarship award is two years for masters and doctorate programs.

eligibility requirements

• A national of an ADB borrowing member country (applicants from countries that are no longer borrowing from ADB are not eligible for the ADB-JSP Scholarship).
• Gained admission to an approved post graduate course in any of the participating academic institutions. (School of Design and Environment)
• A bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record.
• At least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience
• Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies.
• Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
• In good health.
• Should agree to return to his/her home county after completion of studies under the Program.
• Staff of participating academic institutions are not eligible for the Scholarship.
• Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of ADB, consultants, and relatives of the aforementioned are not eligible for the Scholarship.
• Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management and staff of the other international organizations are not eligible for the Scholarship.
• Applicants living or working in a country other than his/her home country are not eligible for the Scholarship.

Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.

more information

ADB-JSP Coordinators

School of Design and Environment
Email: sdelvlc@nus.edu.sg

School of Design and Environment
School of Design & Environment (Dean's Office)
4 Architecture Drive, Singapore 117 566

Or you can also visit ADB- Japan Scholarship Program's website at www.adb.org/jsp for more detail information about this program

Environmental projects funding - 2009 APFED Showcase Programme

Send your innovative environmental project proposals!
APFED Showcase Programme 2009

Asia Pacific Forum for Environment and Development (APFED) is a regional group of eminent experts that aims to address critical issues facing Asia and the Pacific region and to propose new models for sustainable development. To promote sustainable development in the region, APFED launched the APFED Showcase Programme as one of the main activities.

The APFED Showcase Programme, grants up to US$ 30,000 to Asia Pacific projects that demonstrate innovative approaches. This year we are pleased to announce another round of proposals selection to be endorsed by the Programme. To date, 37 projects in 18 countries had been supported for their novel approaches to development. This year we are pleased to announce another round of selection of proposals to be endorsed by the Programme.

Further information such as eligibility, how to apply, and proposal format can be obtained from the following websites:

www.apfedshowcase. net

The completed proposals should be e-mailed to:

unep-apfed@un. org

Deadline: 31 May 2009