Applications for the 2027 academic year of the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) are anticipated to open shortly. This esteemed scholarship, which is sponsored by the Asian Development Bank and supported by the Japanese government, allows outstanding students from ADB’s developing member nations to study fully paid master’s degrees at the University of Tokyo. The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS) offers a number of programs, including Sustainability Science, International Studies, and Environmental Studies, to qualified individuals.
On the official ADB-JSP website, prospective candidates are urged to evaluate the amended qualifying requirements and start looking into possible supervisors at GSFS whose research interests match their own. The process usually entails submitting necessary documentation through the GSFS application system, followed by extra submissions for shortlisted candidates, though the application deadline for the 2027 intake has not yet been disclosed. The Asian Development Bank typically confirms final choices in late spring, and the academic year starts on October 1, 2027.
With full tuition, overseas travel, accommodation, insurance, a monthly living stipend, and research-related costs covered by the ADB-JSP grant, scholars can concentrate entirely on their studies. The University of Tokyo, also referred to as “Todai,” is the top university in Japan and a hub for intellectual brilliance worldwide. It was established in 1877 and is renowned for its groundbreaking work in the humanities, social sciences, science, and engineering. The university draws a very talented and diverse student body, including many international intellectuals, thanks to its ten faculties, fifteen graduate programs, and numerous research centers. As one of the top institutions in the world, Todai’s dedication to innovation and international cooperation keeps it at the forefront of significant advances in science and technology.
Host Country: Japan
University: University of Tokyo
Opportunity Type: Masters
Subject: Economics, Health, Education, Management, Agriculture, Environment
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be a citizen of one of the ADB’s borrowing member nations in order to qualify for Japanese ODA scholarships.
- must be admitted to a partner institution’s authorized master’s program.
- must have a stellar academic record and a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
- After earning an undergraduate degree, one must have at least two years of full-time professional work experience.
- Strong written and spoken English skills are required.
- must be under 35 at the time of application, unless the Japanese government grants an unusual waiver.
- must be in sound mental and physical condition.
- After graduating, they must pledge to return home and work for at least two years in order to support national development.
- ADB employees, consultants, executive directors, alternate directors, and members of their immediate families are not permitted.
- must not work for any organization that has been designated by ADB-JSP.
- At the time of application, the applicant must not be living or working abroad.
- must not be enrolled in a graduate program already.
Benefits:
- The ADB-JSP 2027 initiative offers fully financed scholarships to international students attending the University of Tokyo.
- pays for all of the master’s program’s tuition.
- offers a housing stipend or free housing.
- provides a monthly subsistence allowance that covers housing costs.
- includes the scholar’s health and accident insurance.
- offers a stipend for books and study supplies.
- includes round-trip flights to and from Japan in economy class.
- covers airport taxes, luggage allowance, and visa expenses.
- comprises a research grant or thesis for scholarly endeavors.
- covers extra costs associated with education and research, like
- Photocopying
- School supplies
- Fees for typing and computer use
- Costs associated with communication and postage
- Binding fees
- Local transit
- Accommodations for authorized academic out-of-town travel
Deadline: 30-Jun-26
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