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Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2024/25 [Fully-funded]
Are you a high-achieving African student looking for a scholarship opportunity to pursue post-graduate studies at master’s level? The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program, offered by the African Development Bank in collaboration with the Government of Japan, could be the one for you!
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): African Development Bank & Government of Japan
- Host Institution(s): Japanese Universities
- Funding Amount: Fully-funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduates
- Nationality: African Students
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program, applicants must fulfil the following:
- Applicants should have a minimum Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in relevant areas.
- Applicants should have at least 1 year of paid employment after receiving their Bachelor’s degree.
- Candidates should be 35 years old or younger, and in good health.
- Candidates should gain admission to an approved master’s degree course at a Japanese or African partner university.
- Candidates should not be enrolled in another graduate degree program.
- Must be a citizen of one of the African Development Bank’s regional member countries.
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition fee coverage for 24 months.
- Monthly living stipend for 24 months.
- Air travel to and from the host university.
- Health insurance.
- Additional six months for preparatory study or internships.
- Special grant for research and thesis preparation.
Eligible Program
The program offers a scholarship for post-graduate studies in Energy, Agriculture, Health, Environmental sustainability, and Engineering.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: All applications should go through the partner universities. Follow the steps mentioned on the JADS website.
Application Deadline: Not Specified