Pursue your Master’s degree in Japan with a fully funded opportunity!
The Asia Pacific University (APU) ADB Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications. Funded by the Asian Development Bank, this program provides full financial support for Master’s studies in development-related fields at APU, Japan. No IELTS is required, and studies will commence in September 2026.

Graduate applications are currently being accepted, and APU will shortlist candidates before forwarding them to ADB for final selection. There is no application fee.

Check out the details below to learn about the eligibility criteria, financial coverage, and application procedure for the APU ADB Scholarship.

Details About the Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2026

• Host Country: Japan
• University Name: Asia Pacific University (APU)
• Degree Level: Masters
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Scholarship Name: ADB Scholarship
• Deadline: November 12, 2025, or January 9, 2026

Financial Benefits

The ADB Scholarship Covers:

• Full Tuition
• Living Expenses: Approximately 144,000 JPY per month
• Study Materials and Research Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Economy Class Airfare (Round-trip).

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 holding 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?

ollow these steps:

1. Applicants must first apply to the APU via the online application system. APU is accepting applications for all graduate programs for the 2026 intake.
2. Request for this scholarship within the APU Online Application.
3. Submit your application by 9th January 2026.
4. Along with their application, applicants must upload a Certificate of Employment issued by their current employer/company.
5. If the current employment duration is less than two years, a Certificate of Employment from the previous employer must also be submitted.
6. Both certificates should clearly state the start and end dates of employment, as well as the monthly or annual income.
7. Alternatively, the latest Income Tax Return can be submitted to verify the applicant’s annual or monthly salary.
8. APU will send the list of shortlisted applicants to the ADB Scholarship Committee. The final scholarship award results are decided by ADB-JSP.