Looking to pursue a master’s degree in Japan without financial stress? The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) at the International University of Japan (IUJ) is now accepting applications for the 2026 intake. This is a golden opportunity for students from ADB’s developing member countries to study in Japan with full financial support.
🎯 What Is ADB-JSP?
The ADB-JSP is a prestigious scholarship funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It supports talented professionals from developing countries to pursue postgraduate studies in Japan and return home to contribute to national development.
🏫 Host University: IUJ – International University of Japan
IUJ is one of the top institutions selected by ADB for this scholarship. It offers globally respected master’s programs in:
- International Relations
- Public Policy
- Economics
- Business Management
📌 Scholarship Coverage
This is a fully funded scholarship, covering:
- ✅ Full tuition fees
- ✅ Monthly stipend of ¥144,000 (includes housing)
- ✅ Book allowance: ¥108,000/year
- ✅ Medical and accident insurance
- ✅ Thesis support
- ✅ Two one-way air tickets (home country ↔ Japan)
- ✅ Reimbursement of ¥50,000 admission fee after enrollment
🧾 Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be a citizen of an ADB developing member country (e.g., Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, etc.)
- Be under 35 years old
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance
- Have 2+ years of full-time work experience
- Be proficient in English
- Be in good health
- Not hold dual citizenship with a developed country
- Not be living, working, or studying abroad
- Not already hold a master’s or PhD degree
- Not be affiliated with ADB or IUJ staff
🚫 Restrictions
- No paid internships or part-time jobs requiring a work permit
- On-campus roles like TA/RA are allowed with ADB approval
- Scholarship may be terminated if academic performance drops
📅 Deadline to Apply
February 12, 2026
🔗 How to Apply
- Apply for IUJ’s master’s program: https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/
- Indicate interest in ADB-JSP during application
- IUJ will nominate eligible candidates to ADB
- Final selection by ADB (results announced in July)
💡 Why You Should Apply
- 🌍 International exposure in Japan
- 💼 Career boost with global credentials
- 👩🎓 Preference for female candidates and those with limited financial resources
- 🎯 Direct impact on your country’s development
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