Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program 2026

The Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program 2026 is an opportunity provided by the Asian Development Bank to graduates who have secured admission to a postgraduate course at a designated institution covered by the scholarship. This programme aims to support the education of qualified individuals in various fields like science, technology, economics, etc. The selected individuals shall receive an award that covers their full tuition fee along with other benefits. 

The Asian Development Bank is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and  Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country.
• not hold dual citizenship of any developed country.
• have admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution.
• hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record
• have at least 2 years of full-time professional experience after the university degree
• be proficient in oral and written English
• not be older than 35 at application time, unless waived by the Government of Japan
• Must be in good health
• agree to return and work in the home country for at least 2 years after completion
• not be an ADB executive director, management, staff, consultant, or close relative of these persons
• not be staff of ADB-JSP Designated Institutions.
• not be living or working outside the home country
• not already be enrolled in graduate degree programs

The selected scholars shall receive: 

• Full tuition fees
• Monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
• Books and instructional materials
• Medical insurance
• Travel expenses

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Identify your research interests and visit the relevant department or the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS) website to review faculty profiles.
Step 4: Examine their profiles and reach out to them if their area of expertise aligns with your interests. 
Step 5: Upload application materials to a designated URL. 
Once your application is accepted, you have to submit the documents for the scholarship application.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Academic transcripts

The scholars are selected based on the fulfillment of their eligibility criteria and academic merit.

Application Deadline: 10 December 2025

Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: The Asian Development Bank is offering this opportunity. 

Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Graduates who have secured admission to a postgraduate course at a designated institution covered by the scholarship are eligible for this scholarship. 

Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The scholarship shall offer full-tuition fees and other benefits.  

Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The application deadline for this scholarship is 10 December 2025.

Question: Does this scholarship cover the travel and accommodation expenses? 
Answer: Yes, this scholarship covers the travel and accommodation expenses.