Asian Development Bank Scholarship (ADB-JSP) 2026

The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) offers about 135 graduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

The Asian Development Bank –Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) was established in April 1988 with financing from the Government of Japan.

It aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing members to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at 29 educational institutions in 10 countries in Asia and the Pacific.

To be considered for the Asian Development Bank Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP), you 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 gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution.

• hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record;

• have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;

• not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;

• be in good health;

• agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;

• not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relatives of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;

• not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions;

• not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country; and

• not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

 The ADB-JSP provides:

• full tuition fees

• monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)

• books and instructional materials

• medical insurance

• travel expenses

For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

• Science and Technology

Agriculture, Biological Science, Computer Science, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Forestry, Genetics, and Health

• Economics, Business, and Management

Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Commerce, E-Business, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance, International Cooperation, and Social Sciences

• Development Studies

Asia Pacific Studies, Development Management, and Development Studies

• Law and Public Policy

International Business Law, International Environmental Law, Policy Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, and Public Policy.

To apply for the Asian Development Bank Scholarship 2025, interested and qualified candidates should

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  click on the button below to commence their application.

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  download the scholarship application form

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  requests for information and application forms from the chosen partner institution

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  complete required documents for application including the ADB-JSP information sheet

After application;

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  The institution evaluates and decides on admission and applicant

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  Institution sends shortlist of candidates to ADB

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  ADB recommends awardees based on its selection criteria to the Japanese executive director for approval

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  ADB selects scholars and informs institution

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  Institution informs all scholars.