ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) 2026 at Institute of Science Tokyo
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) at Institute of Science Tokyo offers a prestigious opportunity for qualified candidates from ADB borrowing member countries to pursue a Master's degree in Japan. The application period for the 2026 intake will run from mid-January to mid-April 2026. This comprehensive scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly stipends, book allowances, and travel expenses for up to two years of study.
Scholarship Overview
The ADB-JSP scholarship is designed for the International Graduate Program (C) at Institute of Science Tokyo, with admission starting in September. The scholarship is initially awarded for one year but may be extended to a second year if the student maintains satisfactory academic performance.
Scholarship Benefits
Monthly stipend of JPY 147,000
Annual book allowance of JPY 100,000
Thesis allowance of JPY 50,000
Medical insurance coverage
Full coverage of application, enrollment, and tuition fees
Round-trip airfare to and from Japan
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the ADB-JSP scholarship, applicants must:
Be a national of an ADB borrowing member country
Have at least two years of full-time, professional work experience (after obtaining a university degree) at the time of application
Demonstrate financial need (preference is given to applicants with family income less than USD 50,000 and individual income less than USD 25,000 per year)
Note: Volunteering or internship experience is not considered full-time professional work experience.
Application Process
The application process involves several important steps:
Step 1: Check Eligibility
Thoroughly review the eligibility requirements on the ADB website before proceeding with your application.
Step 2: Secure an Academic Supervisor
Contact a potential academic supervisor at Institute of Science Tokyo via email. Provide a self-introduction and letter of intent outlining your study plans. You must obtain the supervisor's consent before applying, as applications without faculty endorsement will not be accepted.
You can find faculty contact information through the Institute of Science Tokyo Star Search (Researchers' Database). Some supervisors may request additional documents before the application deadline.
Step 3: Prepare and Submit Application Documents
Once you have secured a supervisor's consent, prepare both the International Graduate Program (C) application and the ADB-JSP application documents.
Required documents include:
IGP(C) application form with the scholarship column checked
ADB-JSP Information Sheet
Income Certificate
One-page research proposal
English proficiency test score report
Other required IGP(C) application documents
Important: Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by certified English translations from a public institution.
Step 4: Selection Process
Admission decisions are based on application documents, academic transcripts, and interviews (which may be conducted online). All applicants will receive notification of admission results by mid-July.
Step 5: Scholarship Results
After admission results are announced, the ADB must approve the scholarship selections. This may cause a delay in scholarship notification. Successful applicants will be asked to submit original income certificate documents at this stage.
Income Certificate Requirements
When preparing employment and income certificates, follow these guidelines:
Certificates must include company letterhead/logo and the name/title of the authorized signatory
Include employment start and end dates (if current employment is less than 2 years, submit certificates from previous employers)
Income certificates must show monthly or annual amounts (computer-generated documents without authorized signatures are not acceptable)
Single applicants must submit their parents' income certificates
Married applicants must submit their spouse's income certificate
Important Notes
Scholarship details and amounts may change without notice
Institute of Science Tokyo no longer accepts scholarship applications for April intake
Your research field and goals should align with the program's mission to contribute to development
Success Stories
The ADB-JSP program has helped numerous students achieve their academic and professional goals. Graduates from various schools at the Institute of Science Tokyo, including the School of Environment and Society, School of Engineering, and School of Science, have shared their positive experiences with the program.
For more information and to apply when applications open in January 2026, visit the official ADB-JSP website.
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