AIM ADB–Japan Scholarship 2027 in Philippines (Fully Funded)
Overview
The AIM ADB-Japan Scholarship 2027 funds a Master in Development Management (MDM) at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Manila, the Philippines. It is jointly funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Japan under the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP). It is aimed at mid-career practitioners and civil servants committed to socio-economic growth, sustainable development and public administration in ADB borrowing member countries.
The MDM programme covers public policy and governance, sustainable and economic development, social impact and social development, development planning and public administration, and project management, strategy and leadership.
What you get
The scholarship pays full tuition for the entire MDM programme, campus accommodation or a housing allowance, a monthly living allowance, one economy-class round-trip flight from the home country to Manila, health and medical insurance, a books and materials grant, and an allowance for approved fieldwork and research projects where applicable. The grant goes to the individual scholar only and does not cover accompanying dependents, personal electronic hardware, optional international trips or extracurricular personal expenses.
Who can apply
Applicants must be citizens of an eligible ADB borrowing member country, including countries in South Asia such as Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives; Southeast Asia such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia; Mongolia and Central Asia; and Pacific Islands such as Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands.
They need a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university with an outstanding record, at least 2 years of full-time post-graduation work experience in development, public management or related fields, good health, and typically be under 35. Strong written and spoken English is required, along with an agreement to return home right after the degree. Applicants who already hold a Master's or doctoral degree are not eligible.
How to apply
Applications go through the AIM admission system. Applicants apply to the MDM programme through the AIM online portal and indicate that they wish to be considered for the ADB-JSP. Required uploads include the admission form, Bachelor's certificate and transcripts, a CV, a passport copy, proof of employment and work certificates covering at least 2 years, personal and family income documents, the ADB-Japan Scholarship Information Sheet and English test scores if AIM requires them. AIM evaluates candidates and nominates qualified individuals to the ADB, whose Scholarship Committee makes the final selection before the course begins.