ADB-Japan Scholarship (JSP): Full Funding for Masters
21 Mar 2026, 00:00 Z· Last updated 03 Oct 2025
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Q: What does ADB - Japan Scholarship for Developing Countries: Postgraduate Profile & Application Guide cover?
A: Overview of the Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program (ADB - JSP), with funding details, eligibility rules, and planning tips for postgraduate candidates from developing member countries.
TL;DR This profile summarises eligibility and what’s covered for postgraduate applicants, plus bond/terms—verify the latest details on the sponsor’s official page before applying.
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Scholarship Snapshot
- Status: Annual intake; partner universities publish their own deadlines (last checked 2025-10-03)
- Official Listing: ADB Japan Scholarship Program
- Who It Targets: Postgraduate applicants from ADB borrowing member countries pursuing economics, business, management, science, or technology
- Eligibility: Non-Singapore citizens (other nationals) with confirmed admission to an approved participating university
- Tenable Institutions: Participating universities across Asia and the Pacific as listed in the ADB-JSP partner directory
- Bond: No formal bond, but scholars typically return to contribute to their home country's development agenda
Award Components
- Full tuition fees at an approved partner university
- Monthly living allowance calibrated to the local cost of living
- Support for study materials and medical insurance
- Round-trip travel between home country and host university
- One-time research or thesis allowance to close the programme
Eligibility Highlights
- Must hold citizenship in an ADB borrowing member country and reside there at the time of application.
- Possess a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a strong academic record and at least two years of professional experience.
- Be no older than 35 years when applying (some programmes extend to 45 for senior roles; confirm with the host university).
- Have secured admission to an eligible masters programme before seeking scholarship endorsement.
