University of Hawaii ADB-Japan Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

September 11, 2026

Overview

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program, hosted at the University of Hawaii, funds Master's and doctoral study in the United States for students from eligible developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank. The programme offers more than 300 scholarships a year, has no application fee, and lasts one to three years depending on the degree. Fields of study include business administration (including a Global MBA-Japan Track), economics, geography, natural resources and environmental management, ocean and resources engineering, oceanography, Pacific Island studies, public administration, sociology, tropical plant and soil science, urban and regional planning, and a Master of Law.

What you get

The scholarship covers full-time graduate tuition, accommodation, airfare from the home country to the United States, a stipend toward food and incidental expenses, US health and medical insurance, and an allowance for books, materials and supplies. Scholars doing research may also receive a special award for thesis preparation.

Who can apply

Applicants must be citizens and current residents of a developing member country of the Asian Development Bank and no older than 35 at the time of application. Eligible places span the Pacific region, Southeast Asia, South Asia and East Asia. They need a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent, such as a three-year Bachelor's plus a one-year Master's, subject to review, and at least two years of full-time professional experience after their degree.

Requirements

An English test taken within the past two years is required, with minimum scores of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, 79-80 on the TOEFL iBT, 95 on Duolingo or 6.5 on IELTS.