Study in Japan with a fully-funded scholarship . Here is the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarship for 2026. The Asian Development Bank Scholarship Program offers a fully-funded scholarship to pursue a master's degree in development fields at the Asia Pacific University in Japan. An IELTS score is not required. The scholarship is available for the academic year commencing in September 2026. The Asia Pacific University is currently accepting applications for postgraduate studies. The Asia Pacific University will select applicants and submit the list to the Asian Development Bank. There is no application fee. Further details about the Asian Development Bank (APU ADB) scholarship requirements, financial benefits, and application procedures are provided below.

Details about the Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2026

• Host country : Japan
• University Name : Asia Pacific University (APU)
• Degree level : Master's
• Financial Benefits : Fully Funded
• Scholarship Name : Asian Development Bank Scholarship
• Deadline: November 12, 2025 or  January 9, 2026

Financial benefits

The ADB grant covers the following:

• Full tuition fees
• Living costs: approximately 144,000 Japanese yen per month
• Study materials and research allowance
• Medical insurance
• Economy class flight ticket (round trip).

Programs covered by the Asian Strategic Partnership for Development Program

• Economy
• administration
• health
• education
• agriculture
• environment
• Natural Resources Management
• Science and Technology
• Other areas related to development

Duration of the scholarship

The scholarship period is two years.

Eligibility Criteria for ADB Scholarship

To be considered for an ADB Scholarship at APU, you must meet the requirements below.

• Be a citizen of an ADB member country and a Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible country.
• - Not holding dual citizenship of any developed country.
• They currently reside and work in their country of origin.
• You must have at least two years of full-time work experience after earning a bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English.
• Be 35 years of age or younger at the time of application.
• Not currently enrolled in a graduate degree program.
• In principle, it is not permissible to obtain a bachelor's or master's degree outside their home country.
• Not pursuing a second master's degree.
• Annual household income must not exceed $50,000, and annual individual income must not exceed $25,000. If selected, applicants must provide a proof of income.
• I intend to enroll at APU in September 2025.

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How to apply for an ADB scholarship at the University of Asia and the Pacific?

Follow these steps:

1. Applicants must first apply to APU through the online application system. The university is accepting applications for all graduate programs for the 2026 intake.
2. Application for this scholarship is submitted through the APU Online Application.
3. Submit your application by January 9, 2026.
4. Applicants must, along with their application, upload a certificate of employment issued by their current employer/company.
5. If the current employment period is less than two years , a certificate of employment from the previous employer must also be provided.
6. Both certificates must clearly state the start and end dates of employment, as well as the monthly or annual income.
7. Alternatively, the most recent income tax return may be submitted to verify the applicant's annual or monthly salary.
8. APU will submit the list of finalists to the Asian Development Bank Scholarship Committee. The ADB-JSP will determine the final scholarship awards.