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Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) 2026

JapanThailandHong KongNew ZealandAustraliaSingapore· Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Agriculture & EnvironmentPublic PolicyScience and TechnologyDevelopment StudiesBusiness & ManagementEnvironmentEconomics & Finance
Deadline: Apr 30, 2026

About This Scholarship

The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) is a fully funded scholarship program designed to support students from developing countries in pursuing postgraduate studies in development-related fields. The program was established by the Government of Japan and is administered by the Asian Development Bank. The scholarship enables talented individuals to enroll in selected master’s programs at participating universities across Asia and the Pacific region. The objective of the program is to develop professionals who can contribute to economic growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable development in their home countries. ADB-JSP scholars receive financial support for tuition, travel, and living expenses while gaining access to high-quality education and research opportunities at internationally recognized universities.

Scholarship Benefits

Full tuition fees
Monthly subsistence allowance
Round-trip airfare
Housing allowance
Medical insurance
Books and study materials allowance

Eligibility Requirements

1
Citizen of an ADB borrowing member country
2
Bachelor’s degree with strong academic record
3
Minimum 2 years professional work experience
4
Admission to an approved master’s program
5
Proficiency in English
6
Commitment to return to home country after graduation

How to Apply

1.Choose a participating university and an eligible master's program.

2.Apply for admission directly to the chosen university.

3.Indicate interest in the ADB-JSP scholarship in the admission application.

4.Submit required documents including transcripts, recommendation letters, and work experience details.

5.The university nominates qualified candidates to ADB.

6.Final selection is made by the Asian Development Bank.

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Host Country
JapanThailandHong KongNew ZealandAustraliaSingapore
InstitutionAsian Development Bank (ADB)
Degree LevelMasters
Fields
Agriculture & EnvironmentPublic PolicyScience and TechnologyDevelopment StudiesBusiness & ManagementEnvironmentEconomics & Finance
DeadlineApr 30, 2026
StatusClosed
Application Closed
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