ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Funds a development-focused Master's at one of roughly 24 partner universities across Asia-Pacific and Japan, for professionals from ADB member countries with at least two years of work experience. You apply directly to the partner university, not to ADB centrally.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies by partner university, commonly November to January
Country
JapanAbout the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program, funded by Japan and administered by ADB, supports Master's study in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at around 24 partner universities across the Asia-Pacific region and Japan. Applicants need at least two years of full-time professional experience and must be nationals of an ADB borrowing member country.
A key structural detail: you do not apply to ADB directly. You first contact and secure a supervisor or place of interest at your target partner university, then apply through that institution, which in turn nominates you to ADB. Deadlines vary by partner university rather than following one fixed date.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Wide choice of roughly 24 partner universities across Asia-Pacific and Japan
Comprehensive funding for working professionals with genuine field experience
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Japan
The program's roughly 24 partner universities span multiple countries, giving genuine choice in where you study while keeping the funding source and eligibility criteria consistent.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Identify one of the roughly 24 ADB-JSP partner universities matching your field
Contact the university/your intended supervisor directly and express interest
Apply directly to that institution, which will nominate you to ADB
Application Timeline
6-12 months ahead of intake
Contact Partner University
Commonly November-January
University-Specific Deadline
Varies by institution
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Contact your target university directly rather than looking for a central ADB application portal, since applications route through the institution
Confirm your specific partner university's deadline individually, since they are not unified across the program
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
No. Applications go through your chosen partner university's institution, which then nominates candidates to ADB.
No, at least two years of full-time professional experience is required.
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