Scholarship Overview

• The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) enrolls about 300 students annually in academic institutions located in 9 countries within the Region. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, Bachelors Diploma, Masters Diploma, Bachelors Certificate, Masters Certificate

This scholarship is applicable for all universities in USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Singapore +235 more

• Major Fields of Study:
  

• 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 Paci?c 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

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this

• The candidates should:-

• 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

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: 3,500

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• Must return to home country after course completion

• Out total number of scholarships 40% of the scholarships for female scholars

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
UG	Required
Work Experience	Required (minimum 2 years)

Eligibility

To be considered for the RSMFP, applicants must be:

1. Nationals of World Bank WBG member countries, with preference to nationals of developing countries;
2. Fluent in English;
3. Graduates of master’s level studies or currently pursuing a PhD in Economics or a related field;
4. No more than 35 years of age as on June
5. Available to relocate to Washington, D.C. for the duration of the fellowship

Application Process for this scholarship

• Applicants are required to submit their latest Income tax return or certification of their annual salary/monthly salary, whichever is available. They should also submit a certification of family income (parent's income)
• The duly accomplished application forms, together with all copies of academic records, should be sent to the institution at least six (6) months before the commencement of the intake that you wish to join

Scholarship Application

This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	Deadline has been passed for 2025 intake

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link	https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/japan-scholarship-program/faq
Phone number	+63 2 86324444