Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program 2027 (Fully Funded)
Overview
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) provides around 140 fully funded Master's scholarships every year. It supports talented students pursuing development-related studies such as economics, management, science and technology, and public policy. The program is designed for people who want to become development leaders in their home countries. Studies usually last two years, depending on the university and program, and there is no application fee.
What you get
The scholarship covers 100 percent of tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, accommodation, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and round-trip airfare.
Who can apply
Applicants must be citizens of one of the eligible countries. These include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam and Pacific island nations such as Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
Scholars study at partner universities in Japan, Hong Kong, China, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the United States. Fields on offer include urban planning, development studies, environmental science and management, engineering, public health, business administration, public policy, applied economics, international relations, law, agriculture, mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science.
Requirements
Applicants need a bachelor's degree or equivalent with a strong academic record, and at least two years of full-time professional experience gained after the degree at the time of enrollment. They must be no more than 35 years old at the time of application, although the limit is 45 in exceptional cases for programs suited to senior employees and managers. They must also agree to return to their home country after completing the program.
How to apply
The application is made online and the process differs from one university to another, so applicants follow the procedure of the partner university they choose.
Key dates
Deadlines vary from university to university.