The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program offers about 130 graduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.
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Asian Development Bank Scholarship is a fully funded that covers the full costs of your tuition, flights, living allowances, accommodation, the costs of books and instructional materials.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
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Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Asian Development Bank
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Asia
- Location: Japan
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Flight Costs
- Living Stipends
- Accomodation
- Book Costs
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: Varies by Institution
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program Details
The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) offers about 135 graduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.
The Asian Development Bank –Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-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 members to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at 29 educational institutions in 10 countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program Benefits
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program offers the following benefits;
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
- Books and instructional materials
- Medical insurance
- Travel expenses
- For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.
Eligible Programmes for Asian Development Bank Scholarship
- Science and Technology
- Agriculture
- Biological Science
- Computer Science
- Energy
- Engineering
- Environment
- Forestry
- Genetics
- Economics, Business and Management
- Accounting
- Business Administration/Management
- Commerce
- E-Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- Finance
- International Cooperation
- Social Sciences
- Development Studies
- Asia Pacific Studies
- Development Management
- Development Studies
- Law and Public Policy
- International Business Law
- International Environmental Law
- Policy Studies
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Public Policy
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program Requirements
To be eligible for the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country
- not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
- have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution.
- hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record;
- have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;
- not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;
- be in good health;
- agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;
- not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relatives of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;
- not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions;
- not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country; and
- not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
How To Apply for Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program
To apply for the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- download the scholarship application form
- requests for information and application forms from the chosen partner institution
- complete required documents for application including the ADB-JSP information sheet
Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: Varies by Institution
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