The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is inviting applications for the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) from qualified candidates seeking to pursue postgraduate studies in Asia.
The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition fees, living expenses, accommodation, travel costs, medical insurance, books, and instructional materials for successful Master’s degree applicants.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Host Countries: USA | China | Singapore | Japan | India | Thailand | Philippines
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: 40 Eligible Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend | Accommodation | Flight Costs | Tuition | Medical Insurance
- Deadline: Varies by Institution
Scholarship Details
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in 1988 with funding from the Government of Japan to support outstanding students from ADB’s developing member countries. Each year, the programme awards approximately 135 scholarships for postgraduate studies in fields that contribute to sustainable economic and social development.
Scholars can pursue Master’s degrees at 29 participating institutions across Asia and the Pacific in disciplines including economics, business, science and technology, development studies, law, and public policy. Upon completing their studies, recipients are expected to return to their home countries and apply their knowledge and skills toward national development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an ADB borrowing member country that is eligible for Japanese ODA scholarships.
- Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country.
- Have gained admission into an approved Master’s programme at a designated institution.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with an excellent academic record.
- Have at least two years of full-time professional work experience obtained after earning a university degree.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application, except in exceptional cases approved by the Government of Japan.
- Be in good health.
- Agree to return to their home country and work there for at least two years after completing the scholarship programme.
- Not be an Executive Director, Alternate Director, staff member, consultant of ADB, or an immediate relative of such individuals.
- Not be employed by an ADB-JSP designated institution.
- Not be living or working outside their home country at the time of application.
- Not already be enrolled in a graduate degree programme.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- Accommodation allowance
- Round-trip airfare
- Books and instructional materials
- Medical insurance
- Research grant for thesis preparation (where applicable)
- Support for preparatory language or computer literacy courses in special cases
Available Fields of Study
Applicants can pursue eligible Master’s programmes in areas including:
- Science and Technology
- Agriculture
- Biological Sciences
- Computer Science
- Energy
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Forestry
- Genetics
- Health
- Economics, Business, and Management
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- 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
How to Apply
To apply for the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program:
- Visit the official scholarship application webpage.
- Download the scholarship application form.
- Request application forms and additional information from your preferred participating institution.
- Complete the scholarship application and the ADB-JSP Information Sheet.
- Submit all required documents directly to your chosen institution.
- The institution will evaluate your application and nominate shortlisted candidates to ADB.
- ADB will review nominations and recommend successful candidates for final approval by the Government of Japan.
- Successful applicants will be notified through their respective institutions.
Note
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is also currently open to eligible citizens of selected developing countries.
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