Fully Funded ADB Japan Scholarship Program at the University of Tokyo Japan 2026

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 Asian Development Japan 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.


The Japan Government Scholarship Program aims to promote studies in economics, science, and environment-related fields. The ADB scholarship was established in 1988 to uplift students from ADB member countries. Since its inception, the Asian Development Bank has left no stone unturned to contribute to the social and economic well-being of its member states. Asian Development Bank has collaborated with the Japan Government to establish funds for the ADD-Japan scholarship for international students of the member states.

ADB Japan Scholarship Program 2026:

Host Country : Japan
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 2026:

• 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 expenses will be covered.

Eligibility Criteria of the ADB Japan Scholarship Program 2026:

• The candidate must be a citizen of an ADB member state or a Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country.
• The candidates must have been 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 that are appropriate for senior officials and managers, the age limit is 45 years.
• If the candidate is an employee or has an 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 the ADB Scholarship Program 2026:

• The candidates must apply to the University of Tokyo for a desired master’s program.
• The candidates have to be mentioned 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.
• For more details visit the official website.

Application Procedure of the ADB UTokyo Scholarship 2026:

• 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, successful candidates must apply for an ADB scholarship by GSFS.

ADB Scholarship Deadline:

Upload all application materials (except recommendation letters): by December 10, 2025
Recommendation letters: also must be submitted directly by recommenders by December 10, 2025


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