ADB Japan Scholarship Program 2023

ADB Japan Scholarship Program is an initiative of the Government of Japan to welcome the best-qualified minds of the ADB’s national to pursue their master’s degrees in the participating institutes from the Asia and Pacific Region. Among these institutes is the University of Tokyo, Japan. The scholarship enables students to study at Tokyo University for free. The basic purpose of this fully-funded scholarship for international students is to enhance their already developed skills and drive them towards development-related fields for a better tomorrow.

Host University:

• The University of Tokyo

Financed  By:

• The Government of Japan

Organized By:

• The Asian Development Bank

Degree Program:

• Master’s Degree Programs

Eligible Departments:

• Department of Natural Environmental Studies
• Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
• Department of Environment Systems
• Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies
• Department of Socio-Cultural Environment Studies
• Department of International Studies
• Graduate Program in Sustainability Science – Global Leadership Initiative

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program Benefits 2023:

• The full tuition fee will be covered by the ADB-Japan scholarship.
• The scholars will be provided with a monthly subsistence and housing allowance.
• The scholar will be given a book allowance and a grant for instructional materials.
• The scholar’s medical insurance will be covered.
• The travel expense will be covered.

Eligibility Criteria of the ADB Japan Scholarship Program 2023:

• The candidate must be a citizen of an ADB member state or a Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country.
• The candidates must have admitted to the University of Tokyo Japan for a master’s program.
• The candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record.
• The candidate must have 2 years of professional experience after completion of the degree program.
• The candidates must be proficient in English.
• The candidate must not be more than 35 years of age. However, for the programs which are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years.
• If the candidate is an employee or immediate relationship with the ADB employee he/she can not apply.
• The candidate must be in good health and can move to Tokyo for studies.
• The candidate who is not living or working in his/her own home country, he/she can not apply.
• The candidates must be agreed on a return to their home countries after the completion of the program.
• The candidate must maintain an exceptional academic record to continue the scholarship for the second year.

How to Apply for ADB Scholarship Program 2023?

• The candidates must apply to the University of Tokyo for a desired master’s program.
• The candidates have to mention for consideration for the ADB scholarship.
• The ADB JSP information sheet form must also be sent to the University of Tokyo.
• The candidates have to submit their proof of income, tax returns, or proof of family income.
• Tokyo University will rank the applicants and send the details to the ADB.
• The documents must be submitted online as well as sent by post.

Application Procedure of the ADB UTokyo Scholarship 2023:

• The application procedure is divided into 5 main steps.
• The candidate should search for a supervisor at the University of Tokyo.
• By December the candidate must send the set of a complete application.
• The University of Tokyo verifies the sent qualifications of the applicants from December to February.
• By March the successful candidates have to apply for an ADB scholarship by GSFS.

Application Deadline:

• The application deadline for the ADB Japan Scholarship Program at the University of Tokyo Japan is December 10, 2022.

More Information: https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/japan-scholarship-program