The Asian Development Bank (ADB)-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) 2026 offers fully funded master's degree opportunities for outstanding students from ADB borrowing member countries and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible countries. The program supports postgraduate studies in a wide range of fields, including Science and Technology, Economics, Business and Management, Development Studies, Law, and Public Policy. Eligible candidates must have a strong academic background, a bachelor's degree, at least two years of professional experience, and proficiency in English. Applicants must be under 35 years old (with possible exceptions), in good health, and committed to returning to their home country for at least two years after graduation to contribute to national development.

The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence allowance (including housing), books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses. Additional grants may be available for research, thesis preparation, computer literacy, and language courses. The program is hosted at designated academic institutions across Asia and the Pacific, including Hong Kong, China, India, Japan, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and the USA.

To apply, candidates must first gain admission to an approved master's course at a partner institution. Application procedures involve requesting information and forms from the chosen institution, submitting all required documents (including the ADB-JSP information sheet), and awaiting evaluation and selection by the institution and ADB. The program aims to develop leaders in science, technology, economics, management, law, and public policy who will drive socioeconomic progress in their home countries.

For more information and to apply, visit the official program link provided. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring professionals seeking advanced education and a chance to make a meaningful impact in their communities.