Is ADB–JSP open now?
Yes, the programme is active, but there is no single application deadline. Applicants apply through participating universities, each of which sets its own admission and scholarship schedule.
What does ADB–JSP cover?
ADB lists full tuition, monthly subsistence including housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel expenses. A thesis-preparation grant may also be available for research scholars.
Can Pakistani students apply?
Yes. Pakistan is included in ADB’s current eligible-country list, subject to the other academic, age, experience and admission conditions.
What is the biggest application mistake?
Applying directly to ADB. The correct route is through an approved master’s programme at a designated institution. The institution screens candidates and sends its scholarship nominations to ADB.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
ADB–JSP is a fully funded master's scholarship at designated institutions. It covers tuition, living/housing support, books, medical insurance and travel, with possible thesis support for research scholars.
Other verified benefits
Full tuition, monthly subsistence including housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel expenses.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
ADB states that family expenses, extra-curricular training, extra travel, field trips, workshops, seminars, internships and equipment such as computers are not covered unless specifically approved.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must be citizens of an eligible ADB borrowing member country, hold a bachelor's degree with a strong academic record, have admission to an approved master's course, have at least two years of post-degree full-time professional experience, and normally be age 35 or younger.
Applicants must not hold dual citizenship of a developed country, must generally live and work in their home country, and must agree to return home for at least two years after completing the programme.
Eligible countries
ADB borrowing member countries that are also Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible; the official current list includes Pakistan.
Language requirements
Applicants must have sufficient oral and written English for graduate study and meet the institution's language requirements.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- CV or résumé
- Admission/offer letter
How do you apply?
- Choose an ADB–JSP designated institution and approved master's programme.
- Apply for admission and indicate that you want ADB–JSP consideration.
- Submit the ADB–JSP information sheet and the institution's required documents.
- Include income evidence requested by ADB–JSP.
- Apply at least six months before your intended study start where possible.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ADB–Japan Scholarship Program fully funded?
Yes. ADB states that ADB–JSP covers full tuition, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel expenses. A special thesis-preparation grant may also be available for scholars engaged in research.
Can Pakistani students apply for ADB–JSP?
Yes. Pakistan appears on ADB's current eligible-country list. Pakistani applicants must still meet the academic, age and professional-experience rules and first gain admission to an approved master's course at a designated ADB–JSP institution.