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ADB–Japan Scholarship Program

Fully funded master's scholarship at ADB-designated Asian universities for citizens of ADB borrowing member countries, funded by the Government of Japan.

Am I eligible?
Asia-Pacific partner institutionsAsian Development Bank

At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

Asia-Pacific partner institutions

Funding

Full tuition fees; monthly living allowance (~JPY 147,000/month, including housing); book and instructional materials allowance; medical insurance; round-trip economy class airfare. Research scholars may also receive a thesis grant.

Eligible applicants

Citizens of ADB borrowing member countries (max age 35) with 2+ years work experience

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Overview

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program is offered by Asian Development Bank for Master’s study in Asia-Pacific partner institutions. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.

Application checklist

What you’ll need

The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.

  1. Work experienceMinimum 2 years of full-time professional work experience (after obtaining a university degree) at the time of application
  2. English testProficiency in oral and written English required
  3. AgeMust be 35 years or younger at the time of application (waivable to 45 for senior officials with endorsement from Government of Japan)
  4. University admission applicationRequired
  5. ADB-JSP information sheet (institution-specific)Required
  6. Academic transcriptsRequired
  7. English proficiency proofRequired
  8. Employment certificateRequired

What this scholarship covers

Full tuition

Included

Monthly living allowance (~JPY 147,000)

Included

Round-trip economy airfare

Included

Medical insurance

Included

Book and materials allowance

Included

Full tuition fees; monthly living allowance (~JPY 147,000/month, including housing); book and instructional materials allowance; medical insurance; round-trip economy class airfare. Research scholars may also receive a thesis grant. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026

Check official criteria

International students

See official criteria

Domestic students

See official criteria

Scholarship scope

International programme

Last eligibility check

October 11, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Must be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country; must not hold dual citizenship with any developed country
International eligibility
Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.

Academic requirements

Academic recordRequired
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with superior academic record; must gain admission to an approved master's program at an ADB-designated institution
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Official eligibility summary

Open to: Citizens of ADB borrowing member countries (max age 35) with 2+ years work experience. Asian Development Bank also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

Applicant profile

  • Citizens of ADB borrowing member countries (max age 35) with 2+ years work experience

Study route

  • Master’s study in Asia-Pacific partner institutions

Current-cycle criteria

  • Open to: Citizens of ADB borrowing member countries (max age 35) with 2+ years work experience. Asian Development Bank also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
Check official requirements

Required documents

  • Income statement

How to apply

  1. 1

    Choose an ADB-designated institution and master's programme

  2. 2

    Apply for admission to that institution and indicate interest in ADB-JSP scholarship

  3. 3

    Submit required documents to the institution by their deadline

  4. 4

    The institution nominates eligible candidates to ADB

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    Annual; deadlines vary by institution. Check the specific ADB-designated university's guidelines for the 2026/2027 intake.

    Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

Asian Development Bank

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 11, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.