About this scholarship
Applications are now open for theAsian Development Bankand Japan Scholarship Program- ADB-JSP for the academic year 2027- 2028 . Applicants from an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible countries who wish to pursue their graduate programs can apply for this program.One hundred thirty-five (135) scholarships are available for qualified applicants to benefit from the ADB-JSP allowances, such as tuition fees, housing, book allowances, medical insurance, and travel expenses. ADB-JSP also provides expenditure for students who need additional training under particular circumstances. Furthermore, this program includes improving language proficiency and computer literacy.In April 1988, the Japanese government started funding the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries. The program helped applicants to pursue postgraduate studies in science and technology, economics, management, and more development-related fields at universities in Asia and the Pacific.Essential Details of the ADB-JSPApplication Deadline:At least six months before the start of the desired study programFunding Organizations:Government of JapanFund Distribution Body:Asian Development Bank (ADB)Locations:Asian and the Pacific CountriesDegree Level:MasterGender:Male/FemaleMedium of Instruction:EnglishNumber of Opportunity:135Duration:1 Year (extendable for the second year)Funding Type:Fully-fundedBenefits of the ADB-JSPThe ADB-JSP is a fully-funded program that provides the following allowances:Monthly subsistence allowance, including housingFull tuition feesMedical insuranceTravel expensesBooks and instructional materialsStudents who are involved in research may receive a special grant to prepare their thesis.The ADB-JSP may also cover computer literacy, primary language, and other similar courses in particular circumstances.Note:The ADB-JSP does not provide the applicant’s family, extra-curricular courses, or training costs. Also, students are responsible for additional travel costs during the study program, field trips, participation in workshops, seminars, internships, supplementary educational materials, or purchase of educational equipment such as computers.Check More ADB Opportunities:The National University of Singapore and ADB MBA ScholarshipsADB-Japan Scholarship Program at the University of Tokyo, Japan [Fully Funded]ADB-JSP Scholarship at the Asian Institute of Technology, ThailandADB Scholarship at the University of Hong Kong (Fully-Funded)ADB Scholarship at the International University of JapanThe National University of Singapore and ADB MBA Scholarships forADB Scholarship at the University of Hawaii in ManoaADB Master degree scholarships at Keio UniversityEligible Countries for the ADB-JSPThe nationality of the ADB borrowing member country is eligible to apply for the ADB-JSP 2027-2028, including:AfghanistanArmeniaAzerbaijanBangladeshBhutanCambodiaCook IslandsFederated States of MicronesiaFijiGeorgiaIndiaIndonesiaKazakhstanKiribatiKyrgyz RepublicLao People’s Democratic RepublicMalaysiaMaldivesMarshall IslandsMongoliaMyanmarNauruNepalNiuePakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesSamoaSolomon IslandsSri LankaTajikistanThailandTimor-LesteTongaTurkmenistanTuvaluUzbekistanVanuatuViet NamMajor Fields of StudyThe following are the available fields of study for the ADB-JSP 2027:Science and Technology with ADB-JSP:AgricultureBiological ScienceComputer ScienceEnergyEngineeringEnvironmentForestryGeneticsHealthEconomics, Business, and Management:AccountingBusiness Administration/ManagementCommerceE-BusinessEntrepreneurshipEconomicsFinanceInternational CooperationSocial SciencesDevelopment Studies with ADB-JSP:Asia Pacific StudiesDevelopment ManagementDevelopment StudiesLaw and Public Policy:International Business LawInternational Environmental LawPolicy StudiesPolitical SciencePublic AdministrationPublic PolicyHong Kong, ChinaThe University of Hong KongUrban PlanningUrban DesignIndiaIndian Institute of Technology, DelhiMaster of Technology in Science and TechnologyJapanHitotsubashi UniversityAsian Public Policy ProgramTokyo Institute of Technology (now Institute of Science Tokyo)Various engineering and science fields (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Social Sciences)International University of JapanGSIR: International Relations, Development, Economics, Public ManagementGSIM: Business Administration, Digital ManagementJoint Program: Japan-Global Development (MA and MBA tracks)Keio UniversityAdvanced Science and TechnologyEconomicsSystems Engineering and DesignTaxation Policy and ManagementKobe UniversityEconomicsInternational StudiesLawsPolitical ScienceKyoto UniversityInternational Environmental ManagementAgricultural SciencesCivil Infrastructure / Urban DevelopmentEast Asia Economic DevelopmentInternational MBAKyushu UniversityAgriculture & Bioenvironmental SciencesLaw (Global Governance, Innovation and Law, etc.)Nagoya UniversityInternational DevelopmentNational Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)Public Policy (1-year and 2-year)Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific UniversityAsia Pacific StudiesInternational Cooperation PolicyRitsumeikan UniversityEconomicsSaitama UniversityCivil and Environmental EngineeringUnited Nations UniversitySustainabilityThe University of TokyoCivil Engineering and Infrastructure DevelopmentUrban EngineeringEnvironment, Sustainability, and International StudiesInternational Health (Health Science)Public PolicyUniversity of TsukubaInternational Public PolicyPakistanLahore University of Management SciencesMaster of Business AdministrationPhilippinesAsian Institute of ManagementBusiness AdministrationDevelopment ManagementIRRI/University of the Philippines at Los BañosAgriculture-related fields (Agronomy, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Economics, etc.)SingaporeNational University of SingaporeNUS Business School: MBALee Kuan Yew School: Public PolicyFaculty of Arts & Social Sciences: EconomicsSchool of Design and Environment: Environmental ManagementThailandAsian Institute of TechnologySchool of Engineering and Technology (SET):Software Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Structural Engineering, Water Engineering, etc.School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD):Agricultural Systems, Energy, Food Engineering, Urban Environmental Management, Climate Change for Sustainable Development, etc.Requirements for the ADB-JSPBelow is the set of eligibility criteria and requirements that all applicants should meet to apply for the ADB-JSP:Applicants must hold the nationality of an ADB borrowing member country and a Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country;Dual citizenship of any developed country is not eligible.Have received admission to an approved master’s degree program at a Designated University.Prove a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with an outstanding academic record;Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience after a university degree by the time of application.Prove communication skills in oral and written English;Not be older than 35 years at the time of application, unless exempted in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;Be in a suitable health manner;Commit to return and work in their home country for at least two years after graduation;Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff, and consultants of ADB and their close relatives, including spouse, mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew are not eligible;The staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions are not eligible;Applicant should reside and work in their home country;Must not have already enrolled in graduate degree programs.ADB-JSP Required DocumentsApplicants who wish to apply for the Asian Development Bank and Japan Scholarship Program should submit the following documents:Update income tax return or certification of their annual or monthly salary;Certificate of family income (parents’ income);Filled out application forms;Copies of academic records;Admission and endorsed letter of the academic institutions;ADB-JSP information sheet;Additional supporting documents, if neededApplication ProcedureThe ADB-JSP application procedure details are as follows:Request information and application forms from the chosen partner university;Complete the required documents for the application package, including the ADB-JSP information sheetSend documents to the university.The university assesses and decides on admission and applicants;The institution/university sends a shortlist of candidates to ADB;ADB reviews submissions from institutions.ADB recommends successful applicants as per the selection criteria to the Japanese executive director for approval;ADB selects the awardees and informs the institution;The institution informs all awardees.How to Apply for ADB-JSP?To apply for the ADB-JSP, please prepare and submit all required documents to the Designated Institutions. Please find the essential documents below:Check the video about important questions:You may check the following links to learn about universities and get the application forms:List of Designated Academic Institutions and DeadlinesApplication Forms (Ms. Word)Application Form (PDF Format)Check More Opportunities:DAAD EPOS Scholarship for MSc in Global Urban Health at the University of Freiburg, GermanyKaohsiung Medical University Scholarships for Graduate and Undergraduates in TaiwanFAO-Hungarian Government Scholarship for International StudentsFor further information about the ADB-JSP , please visit the officialwebsiteof the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or read theFAQssection.Share with Your FriendsShare
