Full funding · Study in Asia-Pacific (multiple countries)
ADB–Japan Scholarship Program
Full tuition, monthly living allowance, housing, books, medical insurance and travel
- Funder
- Asian Development Bank
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program funds around 135 fully-funded master's places a year at designated institutions across the Asia-Pacific, in economics, business, management, science, technology and other development-related fields.
It is aimed at working professionals rather than new graduates: two years of relevant full-time work experience after your first degree is normally required, and India and Sri Lanka are both on the eligible-country list.
🗓️ Deadline
Varies by partner institution — apply through the university, not the ADB
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- National of an ADB borrowing member country eligible for Japanese ODA scholarships, which includes India and Sri Lanka
- Not holding dual citizenship of a developed country
- A bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
- At least two years of full-time professional experience after your first degree
- Normally under 35 at the time of application, with limited exceptions
How to apply
- Choose a designated institution from the ADB's published list of participating universities
- Apply for admission to that institution's eligible master's programme first
- Submit the ADB-JSP application to the institution — not directly to the ADB
- Provide employment evidence covering the two-year experience requirement
- Note that recipients are expected to return to their home country after the programme
ADB–Japan Scholarship Program: your questions, answered
What does the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program cover?
Full tuition, monthly living allowance, housing, books, medical insurance and travel. The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program funds around 135 fully-funded master's places a year at designated institutions across the Asia-Pacific, in economics, business, management, science, technology and other development-related fields.
Who is eligible for the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program?
Core requirements are: National of an ADB borrowing member country eligible for Japanese ODA scholarships, which includes India and Sri Lanka; Not holding dual citizenship of a developed country; A bachelor's degree with a strong academic record; At least two years of full-time professional experience after your first degree; Normally under 35 at the time of application, with limited exceptions. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program deadline?
Varies by partner institution — apply through the university, not the ADB. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.