ADB-Japan Scholarship Program 2026

The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in 1988 to support human resource development in Asia and the Pacific. It provides qualified citizens from ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs) the chance to pursue postgraduate studies in key fields at top institutions. Scholars are expected to return home after their studies to contribute to their country’s socioeconomic growth.

Applications are now open for the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program 2026, a fully funded scholarship for citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue master’s degrees in economics, business and management, science and technology, development studies, and law and public policy at 25 designated institutions in Asia and the Pacific. It is fully funded, covering tuition, subsistence, and more. Eligible applicants are nationals of ADB borrowing countries, aged 35 or under, with a bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of professional experience, and English proficiency.

Key Details

• Program Name: ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Level: Master’s degree
• Deadlines: Vary by institution (e.g., IUJ: Feb 12, 2026; U Tokyo: June 30, 2025; others in early 2026—confirm with each university)
• Application Fee: None
• Duration: Typically 1-2 years depending on program
• Number of Awards: About 135 annually
• Intake: Varies (April, September, October)
• No Application Fee.

What the Scholarship Offers

The ADB-JSP covers a comprehensive package to support your studies:

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
• Books and instructional materials
• Medical insurance
• Travel expenses

Additional support may include:

• A special grant for thesis research
• Coverage for computer literacy, preparatory language courses, or similar in special cases

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Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the ADB-JSP, you must meet these criteria:

• Be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and a Japanese official development assistance (ODA) scholarship-eligible country
• Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country
• Have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a designated institution
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a superior academic record
• Have at least 2 years of full-time professional work experience (after your university degree) at the time of application
• Be proficient in oral and written English for academic studies
• Be no more than 35 years old at the time of application (exceptions may be waived with endorsement from the Government of Japan)
• Agree to return to your home country and work there for at least 2 years after completing your studies to support development
• Not be an executive director, alternate director, management member, staff, or consultant of ADB, nor a close relative (defined as spouse, parent, stepparent, sibling, stepsibling, child, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew)
• Not be staff of an ADB-JSP designated institution
• Not be living or working in a country other than your home country
• Not already be enrolled in a graduate degree program

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Major Fields of Study

The scholarship supports master’s programs in these development-related areas:

Science and Technology

• Agriculture
• Biological Science
• Computer Science
• Energy
• Engineering
• Environment
• Forestry
• Genetics
• Health

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Economics, Business, and Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration/Management
• Commerce
• E-Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Economics
• Finance
• International Cooperation
• Social Sciences

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Development Studies

• Asia Pacific Studies
• Development Management
• Development Studies

Law and Public Policy

• International Business Law
• International Environmental Law
• Policy Studies
• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Public Policy

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Partner Institutions

The ADB-JSP partners with 25 prestigious institutions across Asia and the Pacific:

Hong Kong, China

• University of Hong Kong

India

• Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Japan

• Hitotsubashi University
• Institute of Science Tokyo
• International University of Japan
• Keio University
• Kobe University
• Kyoto University
• Kyushu University
• Nagoya University
• National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies
• Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
• Ritsumeikan University
• Saitama University
• The University of Tokyo
• United Nations University
• University of Tsukuba

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New Zealand

• University of Auckland

Pakistan

• Lahore University of Management Sciences

Philippines

• Asian Institute of Management
• International Rice Research Institute

Singapore

• National University of Singapore

Thailand

• Asian Institute of Technology
• Thammasat University

Hawaii, USA

• East-West Center

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How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Apply for admission to your chosen academic institution and indicate your interest in the ADB-JSP Scholarship.
2. Submit the completed institution application form, required documents, and the ADB-JSP application form to the institution.
3. Provide accurate and complete documentation—false information may lead to rejection or termination of the award.
4. Include your latest income tax return or certification of annual/monthly salary.
5. Submit a certification of family income (parents’ income).

Applications should be submitted to the academic institution. Ensure all details are correct to avoid issues.

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