Pakistani students who dream of studying in Japan now have a great opportunity through the Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP). This program is fully funded, which means it covers all your study expenses, living costs, and more.
What is the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program?
The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program helps talented students from ADB’s member countries including Pakistan study for their Master’s degree at top Japanese universities.
It offers degrees in many important fields such as:
- Economics and Management
- Health and Education
- Agriculture and Environment
- Natural Resource Management
- Science and Technology
- Other development-related subjects
What Does the ADB-Japan Scholarship ProgramCover?
If you’re selected, the scholarship will take care of almost everything you need to study and live in Japan, including:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly allowance for food and housing
- Books and learning materials
- Medical insurance
- Travel expenses from your home country to Japan
Who Can Apply for ADB-Japan Scholarship Program?
To be eligible for the ADB-JSP, you must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Must be from an ADB member country (Pakistan is included).
- Education: Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Work Experience: At least two years of full-time work experience after completing your degree.
- Language: Must be fluent in English (both speaking and writing).
- Age: Must be 35 years old or younger (some exceptions possible).
- Health: Must be in good physical condition to study abroad.
How to Apply for the ADB Scholarship
Follow these steps to apply:
- Choose a University:
Visit the websites of Japanese universities that are part of the program and check the courses they offer. - Request Information:
Contact your chosen university to get detailed information and the application form. - Submit Your Application:
Apply directly to the university and mention that you wish to be considered for the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program. - University Review:
The university will review your documents and forward shortlisted candidates to the ADB. - ADB Selection:
The Asian Development Bank will finalize the list and send it to the Government of Japan for approval. - Final Confirmation:
If selected, you’ll receive an official letter and must sign an agreement promising to return to your home country after completing your degree.
Japanese Universities Offering ADB-JSP
Here are some of the top universities in Japan that participate in the ADB scholarship program:
| University / Institute | Intake Month | Application Deadline |
| Hitotsubashi University | September | February |
| Institute of Science Tokyo (Tokyo Tech) | September | Early April |
| International University of Japan | September | Early January |
| Keio University | September | December |
| Kobe University | October | Early January |
| Kyoto University | April / October | June (for April), November (for October) |
| Kyushu University | October | November |
| Nagoya University | April | Early July |
| National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies | October | November |
| Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University | September | February |
| Ritsumeikan University | September | January |
| Saitama University | April | June / July |
| United Nations University | September | February 28 |
| The University of Tokyo | October | November |
| University of Tsukuba | September | January |
Why You Should Apply for ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
This is one of the best scholarship opportunities for Pakistani students who want to earn a degree from a top university abroad without paying any fees. You’ll not only gain high-quality education but also experience Japan’s modern, disciplined, and innovative culture.
If you meet the requirements, start preparing your documents early and apply before the deadlines.
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