Asian Development Bank / Government of Japan · Japan
ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Prestigious ADB-Japan programme funding postgraduate study for citizens of ADB developing member countries at designated institutions.
Course-specific Course-specific
DestinationJapan
Degree levelMaster's
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineCourse-specific
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Citizens of eligible ADB developing member countries, including Pakistan
Minimum qualification Bachelor's/equivalent with admission to an approved Master's programme
Minimum grade Not universally specified; competitive academic merit expected
Prerequisite background Background appropriate to approved development-related postgraduate programme
Eligible fields of study Economics, business/management, science/technology and other development-related fields at designated programmes
Work experience At least two years full-time professional experience after university degree is generally required
Age limit Normally not more than 35 at application, with exceptions for senior programmes
English / language Host programme English requirements
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required No
Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Full tuition fees
Stipend Monthly subsistence/housing allowance
Travel support Round-trip airfare
Insurance Medical insurance
Other benefits Books/instructional materials and research/thesis allowance
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
Application deadline is set by each designated Japanese/partner institution, usually months before programme intake.
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Scholarship requirements, funding, deadlines and eligibility can change. Always confirm the final application conditions on the official scholarship or university website before submitting.