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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program

Fully FundedMaster12-24 monthsCheck official site

The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program is funded by the Government of Japan and supports graduate study in economics, management, science, technology, and development-related fields at participating institutions across Asia and the Pacific.

Popular Participating Universities

University of TokyoUniversity of Tokyo
Ritsumeikan UniversityRitsumeikan University
Institute of Science TokyoInstitute of Science Tokyo
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)Asian Institute of Technology
National University of Singapore (NUS)National University of Singapore

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Japan
Master
12-24 months
Economics, Business and Management, Science and Technology…
Open to: ADB developing member countries
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What you get

  • Full tuition fees
  • Monthly subsistence and housing allowance
  • Books and instructional materials
  • Medical insurance
  • Travel expenses
  • Special grant for thesis preparation may be available
Monthly: Full tuition + monthly allowance + travel + medical insurance

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: Required

Minimum 2 year(s) required

Country restriction: ADB developing member countries

Detailed requirements

  • - Citizen of an ADB developing member country
  • - Bachelor's degree or equivalent with superior academic record
  • - At least two years of full-time professional working experience after a university degree
  • - Proficiency in oral and written English
  • - Not more than 35 years old in most cases, with exceptions for senior officials and managers
  • - Must agree to return to home country after completing studies
  • - Must apply to an approved Master's programme at a participating institution

Who can apply

Citizens of ADB developing member countries with professional experience who want Master's study in development-related fields at participating Asia-Pacific institutions.

Fields of study

EconomicsBusiness and ManagementScience and TechnologyDevelopment-related fields

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Registration period: Check participating institution deadlines

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Around 130-135 scholarships are offered annually
Applications are submitted through participating academic institutions
Deadlines vary by university and programme

How to apply

  1. 1Review the ADB-JSP list of participating institutions and eligible programmes
  2. 2Apply directly to the participating institution and request consideration for ADB-JSP
  3. 3Submit required academic, professional, English, and financial documents
  4. 4The institution screens and recommends candidates to ADB
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Asian Development Bank / Government of Japan

Asian Development Bank / Government of Japan

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