Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) is established with funds provided by the Japanese Government to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to offer opportunities for individuals from the Bank’s member countries to undertake further studies at select institutions. The selected scholar must agree to immediately return to his/her country upon completion of his/her studies at International University of Japan for at least two years for the purpose of applying his/her enhanced knowledge and skills toward helping accelerate the economic and social development of his/her country. Preference is given to applicants with lesser financial capacity and female candidates. IUJ Admissions committee nominates scholars to ADB. At the request of ADB, diversification of nationalities is considered. Final decisions and selections are made by ADB and informed to IUJ sometime in July. IUJ then notifies the candidates.

I. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Should be a citizen of an ADB developing member country (including Vietnam)
• Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country
• Have gained admission to an approved master’s course at IUJ
• Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent with superior academic record; Note: The bachelor's degree equivalent will be determined by the IUJ with ADB’s consent.
• Expected to have at least two years of full-time work experience at the time of application, gained after the completion of the undergraduate degree, and in the public or private sector. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies
• Not more than 35 years old at the time of application.
• In good health.
• Should not be living, working, or studying in a country other than his/her home country.
• In principle, does not have a Master’s or Ph.D. degree, and not enrolled in a degree program at the time of application.
• Should not be an executive director, alternate director, member of management, staff, or consultant of ADB, nor a close relative of any of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew.
• Should not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institution 

II. BENEFITS

• Full Tuition Fee
• Monthly stipend (including housing allowance): 144,000 yen (as of April 2025)
• Book allowance of 108,000 yen a year
• Cost of medical and accident insurance
• Thesis Allowance
• 2 one-way tickets (economy class airfare) between the scholar’s home country and Japan to come to IUJ, and return after graduation

The scholarship is awarded for one year, but may be extended. The extension of the scholarship for the second year of study will be conditional on whether the scholar has maintained a satisfactory level of academic performance as determined by IUJ.

 

ADB-JSP Scholars are not eligible for paid internships or paid part-time work (including at the IUJ Library) that requires a work permit. On-campus Teaching Assistant (TA), Research Assistant (RA) and Facilitator roles with pay are possible if selected by a faculty member, and with prior approval from ADB.

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