Asian Development Bank Scholarships 2025
Are you a graduate student interested in studying in Japan? The Asian Development Bank/Japan Government is offering fully funded scholarships to eligible students to study in Japan. You have the opportunity to apply for the ADB-Japan Scholarship for the 2025/2026 academic session.
SUMMARY
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Asian Development Bank/Japan Government
- Scholarship to be taken at: See list of Academic Institutions
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships
- Scholarship Worth: Full funding (Amount not stated)
- Number of Awards: 135 Scholarships per year
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters and PhD)
- Nationality: International students
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | Asian Development Bank Scholarships 2025
The academic institution will screen and rank the applicants, based on its own selection criteria, keeping in view the eligibility requirements and selection criteria of the ADB. The academic institution may contact candidates for further information.
ADB will then review the submission from the academic institutions and recommend awardees based on the selection criteria to the Executive Director of Japan for formal approval.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To apply for ADB-Japan scholarship 2025, applicants should follow these steps;
Step1: Request information
Applicants should request information and application forms from the chosen academic institution(s). They are encouraged to access various resources, including the institutions’ websites and handbooks, and institution information sessions held in-country, to assist them in making an informed decision on the academic institution and course they wish to undertake.
Step 2: Apply for a scholarship
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- Applicants should indicate to the academic institution that they are applying for admission and that they would like to be considered for the ADB–JSP Scholarship.
- The completed institution application form and required documentation, including the ADB–JSP application sheet form, should be submitted to the academic institution.
- Download scholarship application form [MS Word] or application form [PDF]
Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies. Visit the Official Website for Further Details
FAQs
What is the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarship?
The Asian Development Bank Scholarship 2025 is a program designed to provide financial support to students from ADB’s developing member countries who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions across Asia and the Pacific.
Who is eligible to apply for the ADB Scholarship?
Eligible applicants must be nationals of ADB’s developing member countries, have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, demonstrate a strong commitment to contributing to their home country’s development, and meet the academic and language requirements of the chosen participating institution.
What does the ADB Scholarship cover?
The scholarship typically covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs to and from the host country, health insurance, and a small allowance for books and supplies. It is designed to enable students to focus fully on their studies without financial burden.
How can one apply for the ADB Scholarship?
Interested candidates can apply through the official ADB Scholarship Program website or directly via the participating academic institutions. Applicants are required to submit academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, proof of work experience if applicable, and meet the application deadlines set by the institution or ADB.
