ADB Scholarship at International University of Japan

ADB Scholarship at International University of Japan
Scholarship

Japan, Japan

Apply Before : April 15, 2026

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Opportunity Details

Opportunity ID 11507
Degree Master
Language Requirement TOEFL IELTS TOEIC
Fields of study Verious Fields
Opportunity Type : Fully Funded
Duration 1 Years
Gender Male Female
Language of Instruction English
Application Fee Required No

Opportunity Description

Japan’s Government to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) offered scholarships and funds for applicants from one of ADB’s developing member countries to pursue their higher degrees at the International University of Japan (IUJ). Applicants with academic records who plan to return to their home country after graduation may apply for this fully funded scholarship. Preference will be given to applicants with fewer financial resources and to female applicants.

Priority is given to applicants with limited financial resources and female candidates. The IUJ Admissions Committee nominates scholars to the ADB, taking into account the ADB’s request for diversity in nationalities. The ADB makes final decisions and selections, which are communicated to IUJ in July. IUJ subsequently notifies the candidates of the outcomes.

Key Dates and Details

Deadlines:

First round: December 10, 2025
Second round: Feb 12, 2026
Third Round: April 15, 2026
Admission result for 1st, Jan 23, 2026, and 2nd rounds: 19 March 2026, and third round: 22 April 2026

Duration: 1 year, and the scholarship will be extended based on the applicant’s academic performance.

Location: Japan

Required language: English

Host university: International University of Japan

Scholarship Provider: Asian Development Bank –Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

Admissions fee: 50000 YEN out of 300000 YEN will be reimbursed upon enrollment at IUJ.

Level of study: Master’s degree in the following graduate schools:

The Graduate School of International Relations (GSIR) provides five master’s programs for two academic years:

International Relations Program.
International development program.
Public policy management and policy analysis program.
Japan-Global Development program.
International Public Policy Program – 1-year program

The Graduate School of International Management (GSIM) provides four master’s programs:

Business administration for two years
Business administration for one year.
Japan-Global Development program for two years.
Digital Transformation Program – 1-year program

Benefits of the ADB Scholarship

Selected candidates will benefit from the following items:

144000 YEN for the monthly payment.
Tuition fee
Book allowance 108000 per year.
Medical insurance.
Thesis materials expenses.
Traveling expenses.

Eligibilities for the ADB Scholarship

All applicants should meet these scholarship criteria:

The applicants must prove at least two years of full-time post-undergraduate work experience in the public or private sector.
The age limit is 35 years at the time of application.
Good health is a prerequisite.
Must reside, work, or study in their home country.
Ideally, no prior Master’s or Ph.D. degree, and not currently enrolled in a degree program.
Citizenship in an ADB developing member country:

1. Afghanistan
2. Armenia
3. Azerbaijan
4. Bangladesh
5. Bhutan
6. Cambodia
7. Cook Islands
8. Fiji
9. Georgia
10. India
11. Indonesia
12. Kazakhstan
13. Kiribati
14. Kyrgyz
15. Laos
16. Malaysia
17. Maldives
18. Marshall Islands
19. Micronesia
20. Mongolia
21. Myanmar
22. Nauru
23. Nepal
24. Pakistan
25. Palau
26. Papua New Guinea
27. Philippines
28. Samoa
29. Solomon
30. Islands
31. Sri Lanka
32. Tajikistan
33. Thailand
34. Timor-Leste
35. Tonga
36. Turkmenistan
37. Tuvalu
38. Uzbekistan
39. Vanuatu
40. Vietnam

Note: preference will be given to female applicants and those with fewer financial capacity.

Required Documents

Please prepare and submit the following documents:

Online application form
Personal statement about 400 to 600 words.
Research topics of about 500 and 700 words
Academic certificate and diploma scans
Two letters of recommendation, one from an academic advisor or professor and a work supervisor or a company official.
English proficiency documents include TOEFL PBT 550 and IBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or TOEIC 800 Score Report.
Application fee of 5,000 yen

How do you apply for the ADB Scholarship at IUJ?

To apply for an ADB Scholarship, follow these steps:

Familiarize yourself with the IUJ Scholarship Guidelines
Start filling out the Online Application.
During Phase 2 of the Online Application, complete the Scholarship application form.
Ensure the Scholarship application is submitted before the Admissions Deadline.
The Admissions Committee evaluates scholarship awards in conjunction with Admissions decisions.