Want to pursue graduate studies at one of Japan’s leading universities with full financial support? If so, applications are open for the Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2027. Offered by the government of Japan and managed by the Asian Development Bank, this fully funded scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for talented students from ADB member countries to pursue full-time graduate studies in development-related fields at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Japan. The application window for APU’s September 2027 intake will open on September 1, 2026. Applicants interested in the ADB-JSP scholarship must first apply for admission to APU and request consideration for the ADB-JSP scholarship through the online application portal. Read more details about the APU ADB-JSP Scholarship below.
About ADB-JSP Scholarship 2027
It is a prestigious, highly competitive scholarship program for talented students from ADB member countries to pursue a master’s degree in development-related fields at leading institutions. The standard duration of the master’s degree program is 2 years. The program provides generous support to selected students, covering admission and tuition fees, a living allowance, medical insurance, return airfare, and more.
The objective of the program is to support talented students from eligible countries in pursuing a master’s degree in Japan and to help them develop professional skills in development-related fields so they can contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.
Details About Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2027
- Host Country: Japan
- Host Institute: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
- Degree Level: Master’s Degree
- Location: Beppu, Oita, Japan
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Intake: September 2027
- Application Deadline: November 5th, 2026 or January 8, 2027
What does the ADB-JSP Scholarship Cover?
The ADB-JSP at APU offers comprehensive support; the coverage includes:
- Full Admission fee.
- Full tuition fees.
- Monthly allowance of JPY 144,000.
- Books and stationery allowance.
- Medical insurance.
- Round-trip airfare support.
The initial scholarship grant is awarded for one year; the scholarship extension is based on students’ academic performance at the institute.
Who can Apply?
The scholarship is intended for students meeting the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of:
- ADB borrowing member country or from a
- country eligible for Japanese ODA scholarships.
- Not holding dual citizenship of a developed country.
- Currently residing in their home country at the time of application.
- Have at least 2 years of work experience after a bachelor’s degree.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Be 35 years of age or younger at the time of application.
- Have completed a bachelor’s degree.
- Secure admission to an approved master’s program at APU.
- Students already enrolled in an APU graduate program are not eligible.
- Not applying for a second master’s degree.
- Agree to return home after completing the degree.
Available Programmes
The ADB-JSP scholarship supports master’s degrees in development-related fields; APU lists these relevant master’s programmes:
Asia Pacific Studies, International Relations, Society and Culture, International Public Administration, Development Economics, Sustainability Science, Tourism and Hospitality
Required Document
One important document for ADB-JSP candidates is a Certificate of Employment.
The certificate should include your employment dates, position, and monthly or annual income. If your current job is less than two years old, you should also provide an employment certificate from your previous employer to show the required work experience.
How to Apply for ADB-JSP at APU?
The ADB-JSP scholarship application process differs from other scholarships, where you apply directly to the funding organization. To apply for this scholarship, you must first secure admission to Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University through its online application system, which is required for consideration for the ADB-JSP scholarship.
The institute will review your application and recommend suitable candidates to the scholarship selection committee; you may be asked to provide additional documents.
Application Deadline
The APU is offering two ADB scholarship application periods, and the deadlines are:
- ADB Scholarship 1: November 5, 2026
- ADB Scholarship 2: January 8, 2027
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