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The University of SydneyADB-JSP Application Form March 09

CRICOS Provider No: 00026A1www.usyd.edu.au

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government

of Japan. The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity

for well qualified citizens of the Banks developing member

countries (DMCs) to undertake postgraduate studies which will assist

the economic and social development of their countries.

ADB DEVELOPING MEMBER COUNTRIES (DMCs)

The following are ADB developing member countries: Afghanistan,

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Peoples

Republic of China, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Georgia, Hong Kong

(China), India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Republic of Korea,

Kyrgyz Republic, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, Malaysia,

Maldives, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of

Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Pakistan, Republic of

Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon

Islands, Sri Lanka, Taipei (China), Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste,

Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Socialist Republic

of Vietnam.

APPROVED FIELDS OF STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

> Master/Doctorate of Economics

> Master of Commerce

> Master of International Business

> Master of Transport Management

> Master of International Public Health

> Master of Engineering

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE ADB SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria

> Be a national of an ADB developing member country (See list

above)

> Have gained a firm offer for one of the approved post graduatecourses at the University of Sydney (See list above)

> Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working

experience

> Must not be more then 35 years old at the time of application.

> Must agree to return to his/her home county after completion of

studies under the Program.

> Applicants must be living or working in their home country.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for an ADB-JSP scholarship, you must:

> Lodge a separate application for admission to one of the above

degrees using a University of Sydney postgraduate studies

application form, as well as completing this application form. You

may download and print the University of Sydney application formfrom

www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/postgrad/apply/index.shtml

> The University of Sydney application processing fee (APF) will be

waived if you lodge your ADB-JSP application form together with

your University of Sydney application form.

> Your ADB-JSP application will only be considered, if you receive a

firm offer to one of the above degree programs prior to the ADB-

JSP application deadline. If your entry is conditional on English

language proficiency or academic documentation, you must

provide all required documents before the ADB-JSP scholarship

deadline.

> Provide evidence of two (2) years work experience and your latest

income tax return (an official letter from an employer may be

accepted in cases where an income tax return is not available).

ABD-JSP APPLICATION DEADLINES

Applicants must receive a firm offer by 31 May 2009 to be

considered for the March 2010 semester

Applicants must receive a firm offer by 30 November 2009 to be

considered for the July 2010 semester.

No applicant will be allowed to apply for the ADB-JSP scholarshipmore than two times.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Each scholarship covers full tuition fees, an allowance for books

and instructional materials, a monthly living allowance, medical

insurance and travel expenses. For scholars engaged in research,

a special grant may be applied to assist in field work and thesis

preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory

language and other similar courses may be covered under the

scholarship.

ADBs SELECTION CRITERIA

> Preference will be given to candidates with outstanding academic

achievement.

> Preference will be given to female candidates.> Preference will be given to applicants with a lower financial

capacity.

> Lower priority will be given to applicants who have previously

studied abroad.

> Lower priority will be given to applicants who are pursuing a

second Masters or a second PhD degree program.

> Applicants with less than two years of work experience will not be

selected.

DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship period is one year. An appropriate extension for

the second year of study of a 1.5 or 2 year program, is conditional

upon the scholar maintaining a satisfactory level of performance as

determined by the University of Sydney and with the approval bythe ADB. Please note that PhD candidates can only receive funding

for 2 years.

TOTAL NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

The Asian Development Bank allocates a limited number of

scholarships each year to each participating university. Competition

for an ADB-JSP scholarship is extremely strong. Only candidates who

gain firm admission to the University postgraduate programs will be

considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

Level 4, Jane Foss Russell Building, G02

The University of Sydney NSW 2006Australia

Phone: +61 2 8627 8302,

Fax: +61 2 8627 8387

email: [email protected]

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

The Asian Development BankJapan Scholarship ProgramApplication Instructions


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1 Personal details

2 Academic Experience

3 Professional Experience

You MUST provide your personal details as they appear in your passport. Pleasewrite CLEARLY & IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

Family/last name:

Personal/first names:

Date of birth:DD/MM/YY

Sex: Male Female

Contact address for correspondence: House number & street + Suburb/town

Postcode / zip: Country:

Tel: Fax:(Include Country code+Area code )

Mobile : (Include Country code+Area code )

Applicants Email:(compulsory)

Attach your latest income tax return (an official letter from your

employer may be accepted in cases where an income tax return is notavailable).

List positions you have held starting with the most recent

Position:

Employer:

Nature of Work

Years Employed Annual Salary (in $US):

Position:

Employer:

Nature of Work


Position:

Employer:

Nature of Work


Position:

Employer:

Nature of Work


Have you studied at another Australian Institution? No Yes

Have you applied to, or been enrolled at, the University of Sydney

before? No Yes

If yes, what was your reference number / Student ID or year of application?

In which area do you wish to study?

Master of Economics

Master of Commerce

Master of Transport Management

Master of International Public Health

Master of Engineering

Master of International Business

When do you wish to commence your study?

March 2010 July 2010For March 2010 commencements applicants must receive a firm offer by 31May, 2009. For July 2010 commencements applicants must receive a firmoffer by 30 November, 2009.


ALL sections of the form must be completed, with required documentationattached. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

> The application is to be lodged with the International Postgraduate

Application form. Both application forms will needs to be sent to: TheInternational Office, Level 4, Jane Foss Russel Bldg (G02),

The University of Sydney NSW, 2006, Australia

> Closing date for applications starting in March 2010 is 31 May 2009.

Closing date for applications starting in July 2010 is 30 November 2009.

> Applicants must obtain a firm offer for an ADB approved degree program

at the University of Sydney, in order to be considered for an ADB

scholarship.


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Financial requirements Personal Statements

Declaration

5 Area of study

While the Scholaship will provide most of your financial

requirements during the study period, what other additionalresources do you have if you need them?

The University of Sydney recommends that ADB-JSP applicants

attach a personal statement of:

a: Why you believe you would be the most deserving recipient ofan ADB scholarship and

b: How your studies at the University of Sydney will benefit yourhome country upon your return.

No more than two pages required for personal statement.

Notes for Prospective applicants:

(i) All applicants must provide evidence of a minimum of two yearswork experience. The latest income tax return must be attached (anofficial letter from your employer may be accepted in cases wherean income tax return is not available).

(ii) Only candidates who have gained firm entry to the University ofSydney postrgraduate degree program approved by the ADB by therequired deadline will be considered for an ADB-JSP scholarship.

I declare that the information supplied by me on this form iscomplete true and correct.

I agree to abide by the conditions of the Scholarship as amendedfrom time to time

I am aware that there are several penalties for providing false or

misleading information

I am aware that the International Office is not responsible fordocuments submitted and these documents will become the propertyof the University of Sydney

I have not applied for the ADB-JSP Scholarship at the University ofSydney more than two times

Signature of Applicant

Date:DD/MM/YY

Why do you want to undertake this particular area of study at theUniversity of Sydney?

The application is to be lodged with the International Postgraduate

Application form. Both application forms will needs to be sent to:

International OfficeLevel 4, Jane Foss Russell Building, G02The University of SydneySydney, NSW 2006, AustraliaPhone: +61 2 8627 8302,

Fax: +61 2 8627 8387


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