International students looking to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in Japan can apply for the Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2027.
The scholarship is offered through the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) in partnership with Asia Pacific University (APU). It supports eligible students from developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in Japan.
The scholarship covers major study and living expenses, including tuition, airfare, living expenses, study materials and research costs, and medical insurance.
There is also no application fee. Successful candidates are expected to begin their studies at APU in September 2027.
Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2027 — Key Details
- Host Country: Japan
- University: Asia Pacific University (APU)
- Scholarship: ADB–Japan Scholarship Program
- Degree Level: Master’s degree
- Study Duration: 2 years
- Study Start: September 2027
- Funding: Fully funded
- Application Fee: No application fee
- Deadline: November 5, 2026 or January 8, 2027, depending on the application round
What Does the ADB Scholarship Cover?
The ADB-JSP scholarship provides financial support to successful scholars throughout their approved period of study.
The benefits include:
- Full tuition fees
- Round-trip economy-class airfare
- Monthly living allowance
- Allowance for books and study materials
- Research allowance
- Medical and health insurance
- Other approved scholarship-related support
This makes the opportunity attractive to students who want to study in Japan without covering the major costs of an international Master’s degree themselves.
Fields of Study
The ADB-JSP supports postgraduate programmes that contribute to economic and social development.
Depending on the programmes available at APU for the scholarship cycle, eligible fields may include:
- Economics
- Business and management
- Health
- Education
- Agriculture
- Environmental studies
- Natural resource management
- Science and technology
- Other development-related disciplines
Applicants should check the official APU scholarship information to confirm which specific programmes are eligible for ADB-JSP funding.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must satisfy both the ADB-JSP requirements and the admission requirements of Asia Pacific University.
Generally, candidates must:
- Be a citizen of an ADB member country that is also eligible for Japanese Official Development Assistance.
- Be living and working in their home country at the time of application.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
- Have at least two years of full-time professional work experience gained after completing their Bachelor’s degree.
- Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application, unless an applicable exception is provided under the programme rules.
- Demonstrate sufficient English-language ability for graduate-level study.
- Not currently be enrolled in a graduate degree programme.
- Not be applying for a second Master’s degree.
- Not hold dual citizenship of a developed country.
- Meet the programme’s income requirements.
- Intend to study at APU under the approved scholarship intake.
Applicants should carefully check the current ADB-JSP and APU requirements before applying because eligibility conditions can vary by scholarship cycle and programme.
Work Experience Requirement
One of the important requirements is professional experience.
Applicants are generally expected to have at least two years of full-time work experience after obtaining their Bachelor’s degree.
APU requires applicants to provide employment documentation as part of the scholarship application.
If your current job does not cover the full two-year requirement, you may also need to submit employment documentation from a previous employer.
The documents should normally show:
- Employment start and end dates
- Position or employment status
- Monthly or annual salary
An appropriate income tax document may also be accepted where applicable.
Is IELTS Required?
Applicants need to demonstrate adequate English proficiency for graduate-level study.
However, applicants should not assume that IELTS is the only way to satisfy the English requirement. APU may accept other forms of evidence depending on the applicant’s academic background and programme.
Therefore, applicants should check APU’s current English-language requirements before paying for an English test.
How to Apply for the ADB Scholarship at APU
The application process begins with applying for admission to Asia Pacific University.
Step 1: Apply to APU
Applicants must first submit an application through the APU online application system for an eligible graduate programme.
Step 2: Request the ADB-JSP Scholarship
During the APU application process, eligible applicants can indicate that they wish to be considered for the ADB-JSP scholarship.
Step 3: Submit Employment Documents
Upload the required Certificate of Employment from your current employer.
If your current employment period is less than two years, you may also need to provide a Certificate of Employment from your previous employer.
The documents should clearly indicate the relevant employment dates and income information.
Step 4: Complete the Application
Make sure all required documents, tests and application sections have been completed before the relevant deadline.
Step 5: University Shortlisting
APU will evaluate applicants and identify candidates for consideration under the ADB-JSP.
Shortlisted candidates are then forwarded for further consideration under the scholarship programme.
Step 6: Final Selection
The final scholarship decision is made through the ADB-JSP selection process.
Being nominated or shortlisted by the university does not automatically guarantee that the applicant will receive the scholarship.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should first apply for an eligible graduate programme at Asia Pacific University and request consideration for the ADB-JSP scholarship through the APU application process.
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