About this program 

The Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship 2024 at the University of Tokyo in Japan is a prestigious and fully funded opportunities for aspiring students. This scholarship program, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), aims to support outstanding individuals from developing member countries to pursue their higher education in Japan. The University of Tokyo, known for its academic excellence and world-class faculty, offers a range of disciplines and programs to cater to diverse interests. By combining the ADB scholarship and the University of Tokyo’s resources, students can receive a top-notch education while experiencing the rich cultural heritage of Japan. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, the candidate should:

• be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA scholarship 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 or its equivalent with superior academic record
• have at least two years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies
• not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan
• be in good health
• agree to return to work in his/her home country at least two years after completion of studies under the program in order to contribute to its development
• not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term” close relative” defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew
• not be staff of ADB-JSP Designated institutions
• not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country
• not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs

Scholarship Benefits

This Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship is a fully funded and this scholarship will provide:

• full tuition fees
• monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
• books and instructional materials
• medical insurance
• travel expenses

For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Major Fields of Study

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

How to Apply

1. Applicant requests for information and application forms from the chosen partner institution
2. Applicant completes required documents for application including ADB-JSP information sheet
3. Applicant sends documents to institution
4. Institution evaluates and decides on admission and applicant
5. Institution sends shortlist of candidates to ADB
6. ADB reviews submission from institutions
7. ADB recommends awardees based on its selection criteria to the Japanese executive director for approval
8. ADB selects scholars and informs institution
9. Institution informs all scholars

Application Deadline: 10 December 2023.

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