Fully Funded ADB Master's Scholarship in Asia and Pacific 2026
By: Asian Development BankLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityAustralia, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, France, United Kingdom, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Turkey, United States, Uzbekistan
Age
- 18 - 35
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationPhilippines, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Japan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
DegreeMaster
Deadline2026-12-30
Opportunity description
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarship 2024 is a prestigious fully-funded program aimed at supporting students from Asia and Pacific countries. It provides opportunities for individuals to pursue a Master's Degree in designated fields, financed by the Japanese government. The program accommodates students across 9 different countries within ADB's academic framework.
Program Details
- Candidates must be under 35 years of age with good health.
- Applicants need a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with a strong academic record.
- The scholarship initially covers one year, extendable to a second year, with a maximum duration of two years for Master's programs.
- Participants are expected to engage in areas such as Science and Technology, Business, Law, and more.
Applicants are advised to check university-specific deadlines.
Benefits
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly subsistence and housing allowance
- Allowance for books and instructional materials
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Travel expenses
Eligibility criteria
- Be a national of an ADB member country.
- Should not hold dual citizenship.
- Admission to an approved Master’s course at a designated institution.
- Possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Two years of full-time professional work experience.
- Under 35 years of age.
- Commitment to return and work in their home country.