Japan Africa Dream Scholarship Program is offered by African Development Bank and Government of Japan. The African Development Bank describes the program, but a live 2026/27 individual application call was not verified. African regional-member citizenship is mandatory; no single study destination applies. Country blank for Japan and African partner universities.
Japan Africa Dream at a glance
- Provider: African Development Bank and Government of Japan
- Destination: Multiple destinations; see programme routes
- Level: Master’s
- Eligibility: African-country citizenship, relevant bachelor’s degree and professional experience, with an offer to an approved master’s programme.
- Funding: Historical JADS terms include tuition, a monthly living stipend, travel and health insurance for eligible master’s programs in Japan or Africa.
- Status: The African Development Bank describes the program, but a live 2026/27 individual application call was not verified.
Current call and application dates
The African Development Bank describes the program, but a live 2026/27 individual application call was not verified. Historical call: Earlier AfDB rounds. Older dates belong in the historical fields and should not be interpreted as a live application deadline.
Eligibility and study fit
African-country citizenship, relevant bachelor’s degree and professional experience, with an offer to an approved master’s programme. Partner destinations span Japan and Africa; Pakistan is outside the African national eligibility.
African regional-member citizenship is mandatory; no single study destination applies. Country blank for Japan and African partner universities.
Funding and costs
Historical JADS terms include tuition, a monthly living stipend, travel and health insurance for eligible master’s programs in Japan or Africa. Actual current partner universities, award values and call dates require a new AfDB notice. Funding terms must be checked again if a future cycle opens.
How to apply or check the next call
- Locate the latest AfDB JADS announcement.
- Confirm African citizenship and the approved partner programmes.
- Secure admission if the live procedure requires it.
- Send the scholarship application through the stated university or AfDB route.
Use the official provider information for the current rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Japan Africa Dream currently open for applications?
The African Development Bank describes the program, but a live 2026/27 individual application call was not verified. No live deadline can be assumed. Check the provider for an official new-cycle announcement. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the Japan Africa Dream opportunity?
African-country citizenship, relevant bachelor’s degree and professional experience, with an offer to an approved master’s programme. Pakistani citizenship alone does not meet the published country route. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements. Check the provider for updated requirements.
What benefits are included in the Japan Africa Dream award?
Historical JADS terms include tuition, a monthly living stipend, travel and health insurance for eligible master’s programs in Japan or Africa. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. Actual current partner universities, award values and call dates require a new AfDB notice.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
Historical JADS terms include tuition, a monthly living stipend, travel and health insurance for eligible master’s programs in Japan or Africa. Actual current partner universities, award values and call dates require a new AfDB notice.
Other verified benefits
Historical JADS terms include tuition, a monthly living stipend, travel and health insurance for eligible master’s programs in Japan or Africa.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Actual current partner universities, award values and call dates require a new AfDB notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
African-country citizenship, relevant bachelor’s degree and professional experience, with an offer to an approved master’s programme.
African-country citizenship, relevant bachelor’s degree and professional experience, with an offer to an approved master’s programme. Partner destinations span Japan and Africa; Pakistan is outside the African national eligibility.
Eligible countries
Citizens of African Development Bank regional member countries who meet the partner-program and professional criteria.
Language requirements
Language requirements depend on the selected host programme.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Admission/offer letter
- CV or résumé
What should you do next?
- Locate the latest AfDB JADS announcement.
- Confirm African citizenship and the approved partner programmes.
- Secure admission if the live procedure requires it.
- Send the scholarship application through the stated university or AfDB route.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Japan Africa Dream currently open for applications?
The African Development Bank describes the program, but a live 2026/27 individual application call was not verified. No live deadline can be assumed. Check the provider for an official new-cycle announcement. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the Japan Africa Dream opportunity?
African-country citizenship, relevant bachelor’s degree and professional experience, with an offer to an approved master’s programme. Pakistani citizenship alone does not meet the published country route. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements. Check the provider for updated requirements.
What benefits are included in the Japan Africa Dream award?
Historical JADS terms include tuition, a monthly living stipend, travel and health insurance for eligible master’s programs in Japan or Africa. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. Actual current partner universities, award values and call dates require a new AfDB notice.