ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

Country: Asia-Pacific (multiple countries)
Funding: Fully Funded
Degree: Master's
Dates: Varies by participating university (mostly Nov 2026 – Apr 2027)
Study starts: 2027

What it covers

Full tuition
Monthly living allowance
Medical insurance
Travel expenses
Books and instructional materials

Who can apply

Citizen of an ADB borrowing member country (Bangladesh is eligible)
Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
At least two years of full-time professional experience
Aged 35 or under at the time of application
Living and working in your home country when applying

How to apply

Choose a programme at one of the ADB-JSP participating universities (Japan and Asia-Pacific)
Apply for admission and indicate you want ADB-JSP consideration
The university nominates candidates to ADB

Documents you'll need

University application
Transcripts
Proof of employment
Recommendation letters

Official website

Details checked on 28 Sept 2026.