Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

Merit Based

Scholarship

Japan

Provided by Institute of Science Tokyo

Must be a national of an ADB borrowing member country.
Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with a superior academic record.
At least two years of full-time professional working experience acquired after obtaining a university degree.
Proficiency in oral and written English communication skills.
Not more than 35 years old at the time of application; in exceptional cases, age limit is 45 years.
Be in good health.
Agree to return to and work in the home country for at least two years after completion of studies.
Not be an Executive Director, Alternate Director, management, staff, or consultant of ADB, or a close relative of the aforementioned.
Not be living or working in a country other than the home country.
Not be enrolled in graduate degree programs at the time of application.

Check eligibility requirements on the ADB website.
Identify and contact a prospective academic supervisor at Science Tokyo to obtain consent for supervision.
Prepare and submit the application for the International Graduate Program (C) along with the ADB-JSP application documents to the Admissions Division during the designated application period.
Await the university's internal selection and subsequent recommendation to ADB.
Documents Required:
- Completed application form for the International Graduate Program (C).
- ADB-JSP Information Sheet.
- Academic transcripts from all attended institutions.
- Certificate of graduation or expected graduation.
- Recommendation letters from academic advisors or relevant authorities.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS scores).
- Research proposal (one page).
- Income certificates for the applicant and family members.
- Employment certificates detailing work experience.
- Valid passport copy.
- Any additional documents as specified by the program.

Monthly stipend of JPY 147,000.
Annual book allowance of JPY 100,000.
Thesis allowance of JPY 50,000.
Full coverage of application, enrollment, and tuition fees.
Medical insurance.
Round-trip airfare between the home country and Japan.
Scholarship period is one year with a possible extension to the second year of study.
Access to university facilities and resources.
Opportunities for cultural exchange and networking events.

Application Period: Mid-January to mid-April.
Admission Month: September.
Contact Information: ADB Japan Scholarship Program, International Student Exchange Division, Student Services Department, Science Tokyo.
Note: Applicants must not send documents to the ADB-JSP coordinator or inquiry email; such documents will not be reviewed.

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Fields of Study

Open to all

Coverage

Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses

Deadline

Program Deadline Applies

TypeMerit Based

FundingScholarship

CountryJapan

Institute of Science Tokyo