ADB Japan Scholarship 2024

The ADB Japan Scholarship Program offers financial support for students from ADB member countries to study in Japan.

Learn what you need and how to apply in this guide

Qualifications:

Applicants for the ADB Japan Scholarship must meet specific criteria.

1. Citizenship:
   • Must be a citizen of an ADB borrowing member or a Japanese Official Development Assistance eligible country.
2. Admission:
   • Must have gained admission to an approved course at one of the 29 designated institutions.
3. Academic Background:
   • A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record.
4. Professional Experience:
   • At least 2 years of full-time professional work experience acquired after obtaining a university degree at the time of application.
5. Age Limit:
   • Not more than 35 years old for general applicants.
   • Up to 45 years old for programs suitable for senior officials and managers.
6. Health:
   • Must be in good health.
7. Return Requirement:
   • Must agree to return to their home country after completing the studies.
8. Ineligibility:
   • Executive directors, alternate directors, management, staff of ADB, consultants, and their close relatives are not eligible.
   • Staff of ADB–JSP partner institutions are also not eligible.
   • Applicants residing or working in a country other than their home country are not eligible.
   • The program does not support applicants who are already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

Benefits:

The ADB Japan Scholarship provides various benefits, including:

• Full tuition coverage
• Monthly allowance for living expenses (including housing)
• Funding for books and instructional materials
• Medical insurance
• Travel costs

Moreover, scholars involved in research may qualify for a special grant to assist with thesis preparation. In certain situations, the scholarship may also support courses in computer literacy, language preparation, and similar areas.

Requirements:

To apply for the ADB Japan Scholarship Program, applicants need to submit the following documents:

• Completed application form:
  • Application Form MS Word or Application Form PDF
• Latest income tax return or certification of annual/monthly salary
• Certification of family income (parent’s income)
• Copies of academic records

Field of Study:

The ADB Japan Scholarship Program supports studies in the following areas:

• Science and Technology:
  • Agriculture
  • Biological Science
  • Computer Science
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Forestry
  • Genetics
  • Health
• Economics, Business, and Management:
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration/Management
  • Commerce
  • E-Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • International Cooperation
  • Social Sciences
• 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

Eligible Countries

The ADB Japan Scholarship Program is open to applicants from the following countries:

• Afghanistan
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• Cambodia
• Cook Islands
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Fiji
• Georgia
• India
• Indonesia
• Kazakhstan
• Kiribati
• Kyrgyz Republic
• Lao People’s Democratic Republic
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• Marshall Islands
• Mongolia
• Myanmar
• Nauru
• Nepal
• Niue
• Pakistan
• Palau
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Samoa
• Solomon Islands
• Sri Lanka
• Tajikistan
• Thailand
• Timor-Leste
• Tonga
• Turkmenistan
• Tuvalu
• Uzbekistan
• Vanuatu
• Viet Nam

Application Deadline:

Submit your scholarship applications at least six months before you plan to start your studies.

Check the intake months and application deadlines of the participating academic institutions for specific dates.

Application Process:

The application process for the ADB Japan Scholarship ProgramBelow is an overview of the process from requesting information to receiving notification of selection.

1. Request Information:
   • Obtain information and application forms from your chosen partner institution. or download it provided here above the section (Requirements).
2. Complete Required Documents:
   • Fill out all necessary forms and gather required documents.
3. Submit Documents:
   • Send the completed application forms and documents to the institution at least six months before the intended intake. View the list of institutions here.
4. Evaluation and Admission Decision:
   • The institution evaluates your application and makes an admission decision.
5. Shortlist Candidates:
   • The institution sends a shortlist of candidates to ADB.
6. Review by ADB:
   • ADB reviews submissions from institutions.
7. Recommendation and Approval:
   • ADB recommends awardees based on its selection criteria to the Japanese executive director for approval.
8. Selection of Scholars:
   • ADB selects the scholars and informs the institution.
9. Notification:
   • The institution notifies all selected scholars.

Final Thoughts:

The ADB Japan Scholarship Program is an excellent opportunity to advance your education and benefit your home country.

additionally, you can check out other local, national, and international scholarships on this website, along with easy scholarship guides to help you apply.

Reference:

Asian Development Bank. (n.d.). Japan Scholarship Program. Retrieved from https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/japan-scholarship-program.