University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship 2027 in USA (Fully Funded)

Overview

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) funds Master's study at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa in Honolulu, USA, for the Fall 2027 intake. It is funded by the Government of Japan through the Asian Development Bank and administered by the East-West Center. The scholarship is aimed at qualified professionals from developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank.

What you get

Scholars may receive full tuition and fees, a monthly subsistence allowance, housing support, round-trip travel expenses, books and instructional materials, and medical insurance. Research or thesis-preparation support may also be available, and J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship is provided on the East-West Center track.

The scholarship supports approved graduate programs in areas such as economics, business and management, development studies, public policy, science and technology, environmental management, agriculture, health and other development-related fields.

Who can apply

Applicants should be citizens and current residents of an eligible developing member country of the Asian Development Bank. They must be 35 or younger when applying, hold a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent, and have at least two years of full-time professional work experience after university. A strong academic record, good health, the English-language level required by the chosen program, admission to an approved Master's program and an intention to return home after studying are also expected.

How to apply

Applicants complete the admission process for the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and also submit the ADB-JSP scholarship application through the East-West Center.

Key dates

The deadline is December 1, 2026, for the Fall 2027 academic year.