Study in Japan on a fully funded scholarship. The Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2027 is now open. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarship Program offers a fully funded Master’s degree scholarship in development-related fields at Asia Pacific University in Japan. IELTS is not required. The scholarship is available for students planning to begin their academic studies in September 2027. APU is currently accepting graduate applications. Asia Pacific University will select eligible applicants and forward the shortlisted candidates to the ADB for final consideration. There is no application fee. More details are below.
Details About the Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2027
- Host Country: Japan
- University Name: Asia Pacific University (APU)
- Degree Level: Masters
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Scholarship Name: ADB Scholarship
- Deadline: November 5, 2026 or January 8, 2027
Financial Benefits
The ADB Scholarship Covers:
- Economy Class Airfare (Round-trip).
- Full Tuition
- Living Expenses/month
- Study Materials and Research Allowance
- Medical Insurance
Programs 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.
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 currently enrolled in a graduate degree program.
- In principle, not have a bachelor’s or master’s degree obtained outside of their home country.
- Not 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.
- Intend to enroll at APU in September 2025.
Do you have more Questions about the ADB Scholarship? Read FAQs.
How to Apply for the ADB Scholarship at Asia Pacific University?
Follow these steps:
- Applicants must first apply to APU via the online application system. APU is accepting applications for all graduate programs for the 2027 intake.
- Request this scholarship within the APU Online Application.
- Along with their application, applicants must upload a Certificate of Employment issued by their current employer/company.
- If the current employment duration is less than two years, a Certificate of Employment from the previous employer must also be submitted.
- Both certificates should clearly state the start and end dates of employment, as well as the monthly or annual income.
- Alternatively, the latest Income Tax Return can be submitted to verify the applicant’s annual or monthly salary.
- APU will send the list of shortlisted applicants to the ADB Scholarship Committee. The final scholarship award results are decided by ADB-JSP.
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