Details About Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2025

• Host Country: Japan
• University Name: Asia Pacific University (APU)
• Degree Level: Masters
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Scholarship Name: ADB Scholarship
• Deadline: 10th January 2025

Programmes covered by the ADB-JSP

• Economics
• Management
• Health
• Education
• Agriculture
• Environment
• Natural resource management
• Science and technology
• Other development-related fields

Scholarship Duration

The Duration of the scholarship is 2 years.

Financial Benefits

• Full Tuition
• Living Expenses: Approximately 144,000 JPY per month
• Study Materials and Research Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Economy Class Airfare (Round-trip)

Note: The initial scholarship period is ONE year. Continuing eligibility for the second year will be determined based on the student’s academic performance at APU.

Eligibility Criteria for the ADB Scholarship

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

• Be a citizen of an ADB member country and a Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible country.
• Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country.
• Currently reside and work in their home country.
• Have at least two years of full-time work experience after obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written English communication skills.
• Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application.
• Not be currently enrolled in a graduate degree programme.
• In principle, not have a bachelor’s or master’s degree obtained outside of their home country.
• Not be pursuing a second master’s degree.
• Have a family income that does not exceed US$50,000 per year and an individual income that does not exceed US$25,000 per year. If selected, applicants must submit a Certificate of Income.
• I intend to enrol at APU in September 2025.

How to Apply for the ADB Scholarship at Asia Pacific University?

1. Applicants must first apply to the APU via the online application system. APU is accepting applications for all graduate programmes for the 2025 intake.
2. Request for this scholarship within the APU Online Application.
3. Submit your application by 10th January 2025.
4. Along with their application, applicants must upload a Certificate of Employment issued by their current employer/company.
5. If the current employment duration is less than two years, a Certificate of Employment from the previous employer must also be submitted.
6. Both certificates should clearly state the start and end dates of employment, as well as the monthly or annual income.
7. As an alternative, the latest income tax return can be submitted to verify the applicant’s annual or monthly salary.
8. APU will send the list of shortlisted applicants to the ADB Scholarship Committee. The final scholarship award results are decided by ADB-JSP.