Overview
Master’s Degree (Graduate Studies)
Description
Master’s Degree (Graduate Studies)
Additional Information
Degree Level
Master’s Degree (Graduate Studies)
Available Subjects
The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program supports development-focused academic fields, including:
Science And Technology
Agriculture
Biological Sciences
Computer Science
Energy
Engineering
Environment
Forestry
Genetics
Health
Economics Business And Management
Accounting
Business Administration / Management
Commerce
E-Business
Entrepreneurship
Economics
Finance
International Cooperation
Social Sciences
Development Studies
Development Studies
Development Management
Asia-Pacific Studies
Law And Public Policy
International Business Law
International Environmental Law
Policy Studies
Political Science
Public Administration
Public Policy
Only programs offered by ADB-JSP designated institutions are eligible.
Benefits
The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program is fully funded and covers:
Full tuition fees
Monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
Books and instructional materials
Medical insurance
Travel expenses (round-trip airfare)
Additional support:
Research scholars may receive a special thesis preparation grant
In special cases, funding may cover language training or preparatory courses
The scholarship does not cover expenses for dependents or extracurricular activities.
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must be citizens of ADB borrowing member countries that are eligible for Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA).
Eligible countries include, but are not limited to:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, and several Pacific Island nations.
General Requirements
Applicants must:
Be a national of an ADB developing member country
Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country
Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a strong academic record
Have at least two years of full-time professional work experience after graduation
Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English
Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (exceptions are rare)
Be in good physical and mental health
Not be currently enrolled in any graduate degree program
Not be living or working outside their home country
Commit to returning to their home country for at least two years after completing studies
Ineligible Applicants
The following are not eligible:
ADB staff, consultants, executive directors, and their close relatives
Staff of ADB-JSP designated institutions
Applicants already receiving another ADB-JSP scholarship
Application Procedure
There is no direct application to ADB.
Step By Step Application Procedure
Choose a participating ADB-JSP designated institution
Request application forms and scholarship information from the institution
Apply directly to the institution and submit: Academic documents Admission application ADB-JSP Information Sheet
Academic documents
Admission application
ADB-JSP Information Sheet
The institution evaluates and shortlists candidates
Final selection is made by ADB based on institutional recommendations
Applications should be submitted at least six months before the intended program start date.
Selection Criteria
Candidates are selected based on:
Academic excellence
Professional experience
Relevance of the chosen field to national development
Leadership potential
Commitment to returning home after graduation
Admission to a university does not guarantee scholarship selection.
Frequently Asked Questions Faqs
What does the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program cover? The scholarship covers full tuition, monthly living allowance, housing, books, medical insurance, and travel expenses for selected master’s degree students.
Can I apply directly to ADB for the Japan Scholarship Program? No. Applications must be submitted through ADB-JSP designated institutions. ADB does not accept direct applications.
Is the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program available for PhD studies? No. The ADB-JSP is only available for master’s degree programs in approved development-related fields.
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Funding
Fully Funded
Organization
Singapore Universities, Japan Universities, USA Universities, Thailand Universities, India Universities, Pakistan Universities +2 More , Chinese University of Hong Kong, Philippines Universities
Degree
Masters
Subjects
All Subjects
Nationality
International Students
Country
USA, Japan, Singapore, India, Pakistan, Thailand +2 More , Hong Kong, Philippine
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