ADB - Japan Scholarship for Developing Countries: Postgraduate Profile & Application Guide

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
The ADB - Japan Scholarship finances masters study for citizens of ADB borrowing members. Secure admission to a participating programme, prove your development impact, and organise documents early because the fund supports only approved universities.

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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.