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The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) offers fully funded graduate scholarships for studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields across top institutions in Asia and the Pacific.
This scholarship covers tuition, flights, accommodation, living stipends, and instructional materials.
Asian Development Bank Scholarship 2025 Summary
Host Countries: USA | China | Singapore | Japan | India | Thailand | Philippines
Study Location: Asia
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligible Countries: 40 ADB member countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Housing | Flight Costs
Deadline: Varies by Institution
Scholarship Alerts: [Click HERE to receive alerts on Telegram]
Asian Development Bank Scholarship Details
Established in April 1988 and funded by the Government of Japan, the ADB-JSP offers around 135 scholarships annually. It enables well-qualified citizens from ADB’s developing member countries to study at 29 designated institutions in 10 countries.
Fields of study include:
Economics
Business and Management
Science and Technology
Development Studies
Law and Public Policy
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the ADB-JSP, applicants must:
- Be a national of an ADB borrowing member and a Japanese ODA-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 with a superior academic record.
- Have at least 2 years of professional work experience post-degree.
- Be under 35 years old (exceptions possible).
- Be proficient in English (oral and written).
- Be in good health.
- Agree to return to and work in their home country for at least two years after program completion.
- Not be an employee or close relative of ADB staff or Designated Institutions.
- Not already enrolled in a graduate degree program.
- Not a resident or working in a country other than their home country.
Scholarship Duration and Benefits
The ADB-JSP offers a comprehensive scholarship package including:
* Full tuition fees
* Monthly living allowance (including housing)
* Books and instructional materials
* Medical insurance
* Round-trip travel expenses
* Thesis support and preparatory courses (in special cases)
Eligible Fields and Programs
Science and Technology
Engineering, Computer Science, Health, Environment, Energy, Agriculture, Genetics, Forestry
Economics, Business, and Management
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, International Cooperation, Social Sciences
Development Studies
Asia Pacific Studies, Development Management, Development Studies
Law and Public Policy
Public Administration, Political Science, Policy Studies, International Law
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
1. Click HERE to commence application
2. Download the Application Form
3. Obtain application forms directly from the institution’s official site.
4. Submit required documents
5. Prepare all required documents, including for application including the ADB-JSP information sheet.
After Application
- The institution evaluates and decides on admission and applicant
- Institution sends shortlist of candidates to ADB
- ADB recommends awardees based on its selection criteria to the Japanese executive director for approval
- ADB selects scholars and informs institution
- Institution informs all scholars