ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) for Asian Development Bank Member Countries

About the Scholarship

The Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program funds about 300 students each year from ADB developing member countries to study approved master's (and in some cases doctoral) programmes, mostly in economics, management, health, education, agriculture, environment and technology. There is no central application deadline: candidates apply directly to a participating university, which forwards eligible files to ADB, and applications should reach the university at least six months before the intended start.

Opportunity	ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) for Asian Development Bank Member Countries
Host	Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Location	Multiple Japanese universities, Japan
Study Level	Master's, PhD
Funding	Fully Funded
Stipend	Full scholarship: tuition, monthly subsistence and
Application Deadline	University-specific (e.g. GRIPS 20 Nov 2026; AIT 31 Mar 2027) – see host university
Apply	Official application page ↗

The Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program funds about 300 students each year from ADB developing member countries to study approved master's (and in some cases doctoral) programmes, mostly in economics, management, health, education, agriculture, environment and technology. There is no central application deadline: candidates apply directly to a participating university, which forwards eligible files to ADB, and applications should reach the university at least six months before the intended start.

Programme Highlights

• Roughly 300 scholarships per year funded by the Government of Japan through ADB
• Apply directly to participating universities — each sets its own closing date
• Full package: tuition, stipend, housing allowance, insurance and travel
• Work requirement: two years of full-time professional experience after the first degree

Who Should Apply

Nationals of ADB developing member countries with a bachelor's degree, at least two years of work experience, and admission to an approved programme; return-to-home-country commitment applies.

Funding and Costs

Full scholarship: tuition, monthly subsistence and housing allowance, books, medical insurance and travel for approved programmes.

Deadline and How to Apply

Shortlist participating universities (in Japan and across the region), check each one's ADB-JSP page for its deadline, and apply at least six months ahead of your start date. Key deadline information: No central deadline — apply through a participating university at least six months before your intended start.

Official Link

• Official application page (verified link)

About Asian Development Bank (ADB)

The Asian Development Bank is a multilateral development bank working across Asia and the Pacific. Through the Japan Scholarship Program it funds graduate study for nationals of its developing member countries at partner universities worldwide.

Official website: https://www.adb.org

Contact

Questions about this position, eligibility or the application process should be raised through the contact channel given on the official announcement page (see the Official Link section above). Always quote the position reference in your message so the admissions or HR team can route your enquiry quickly.

Important Notes

• Application deadline: Open - Apply as soon as possible - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

Application guides

• Scholarship Application Rejected? 12 Problems to Check Before Reapplying
• University Motivation Letter: Explain Your Preparation and Course Choice
• A 12-Month Study Abroad Application Plan for Master's and PhD Applicants