Fully Funded ADB Scholarship 2024, Government of Japan 

Check out the Government of Japan ADB Scholarships for Masters students in Asia and the Pacific! The esteemed ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) offers a fantastic opportunity fully funded by the Japanese Government. Every year, it selects 300 outstanding individuals to pursue their Masters degrees at leading universities across 9 diverse countries.

Why opt for the ADB Scholarship?

1. Financial support: Your tuition fees, monthly living allowance, book and material costs, medical insurance, and travel expenses are all covered. This ensures you can focus entirely on your academic journey without financial worries.
2. Quality education: Benefit from learning under renowned faculty at prestigious universities. Choose from fields like economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related areas.
3. Networking opportunities: Become part of a dynamic community of bright scholars from various regions. Build valuable connections and lifelong friendships while broadening your global network.

Degree Level:

Master’s

Available Subjects:

1. Science and Technology:
   • Agriculture, Biological Science, Computer Science, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Forestry, Genetics, and Health.
2. Economics, Business and Management:
   • Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Commerce, E-Business, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance, International Cooperation, and Social Sciences.
3. Development Studies:
   • Asia Pacific Studies, Development Management, and Development Studies.
4. Law and Public Policy:
   • International Business Law, International Environmental Law, Policy Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, and Public Policy.

Discover the remarkable benefits of the Government of Japan ADB Scholarship:

1. Full coverage of tuition fees.
2. Monthly living allowance, encompassing housing expenses.
3. Provision for books and instructional materials.
4. Comprehensive medical insurance.
5. Coverage for travel expenses.
6. For scholars engaged in research, a specialized grant might be accessible for thesis preparation. Moreover, the scholarship may cover preparatory language courses, computer literacy, or similar needs in specific situations.

Eligible Nationalities:

Citizens of the following countries/areas are eligible to apply:

• 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

Here are the eligibility criteria for the Government of Japan ADB Scholarship:

1. Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of an ADB borrowing member country and also qualify for the Japanese ODA scholarship.
2. Dual Citizenship: Holding dual citizenship in any developed country is not permissible.
3. Admission: Candidates need to secure admission to an approved master’s program at a Designated Institution.
4. Educational Qualification: Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with an outstanding academic performance.
5. Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of full-time professional work experience post obtaining a university degree is required at the time of application. Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills is essential for successful academic pursuits.
6. Age Limit: Candidates should not exceed 35 years at the time of application, except in special cases endorsed by the Government of Japan.
7. Health and Commitment: Applicants must be in good health and commit to returning to and working in their home country for a minimum of two years following completion of the program to contribute to its development.
8. Relationship and Employment: Candidates must not hold positions or be closely related by blood or adoption (spouse, parent, sibling, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew) to Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff, or consultants of ADB. They should also not be staff at ADB–JSP Designated Institutions or be residing or employed in a country other than their home nation. Additionally, they should not already be enrolled in graduate degree programs.

Here’s the application procedure for the Government of Japan ADB Scholarship:

1. Request information and application forms from your chosen partner institution.
2. Complete the required application documents, including the ADB-JSP information sheet.
3. Send the completed documents to the institution.
4. The institution evaluates and decides on admission and applicants.
5. The institution submits a shortlist of candidates to ADB.
6. ADB reviews the submissions from institutions.
7. ADB recommends awardees to the Japanese executive director for approval, based on selection criteria.
8. ADB selects scholars and notifies the institution.
9. The institution informs all scholars about their status.

For more information and access to the official website, visit ADB’s Japan Scholarship Program page.