APU ADB Scholarship 2027 in Japan | Fully Funded
Overview
The APU ADB Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded Master's scholarship offered by Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) together with the Asian Development Bank for the September 2027 intake. It is aimed at professionals from borrowing member countries of the Asian Development Bank and supports development-oriented Master's study in Japan. Programmes include economics, management and international business, environment and natural resource management, public health, agriculture and rural development, education and social policy, science and technology policy, and other development-related fields. APU reviews candidates academically, shortlists them and sends recommended profiles to the ADB Scholarship Committee for the final decision.
What you get
The award covers a full tuition waiver including admission fees, a monthly living allowance for housing, food and daily expenses, round-trip economy airfare between home country and Japan, an allowance for textbooks, research supplies and thesis preparation, and medical insurance throughout the stay.
Who can apply
Applicants must be citizens of an ADB member country that is also eligible for official development assistance, and currently living and working in their home country. They must not hold dual citizenship with a developed country, must have at least two years of full-time professional work experience after their Bachelor's degree, and must be 35 or younger at the time of application. Family income must not exceed US$50,000 per year and personal income must not exceed US$25,000 per year. Candidates must not be enrolled in a graduate programme or hold a previous Master's degree, generally should not have earned degrees outside their home country, and need proven oral and written English.
How to apply
Applicants start the APU online application, select a Master's programme for the September 2027 intake and tick the ADB scholarship option. They upload a certificate of employment stating exact start and end dates, job title and salary, with certificates from earlier employers if the current job is under two years, plus an income tax return or certified income document.