Keio University, one of Japan’s top private universities, offers the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) to Master’s students It covers tuition, a monthly stipend and a return flight. It is open only to nationals of ADB borrowing member countries.
Who Can Apply?
- You must be a national of an ADB borrowing member country Countries that no longer borrow from ADB are not eligible.
- You must be no more than 35 years old when you apply.
- You need a bachelor’s degree with an outstanding academic record, plus at least 2 years of full-time work experience after graduating.
- You must not be living or working outside your home country.
- You need good spoken and written English, and you must agree to return home after your studies.
Note for African readers: ADB borrowing members are in Asia and the Pacific. Most African nationals, including South Africans, are not eligible for this scholarship, so check the official country list first.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
- Full tuition and entrance fee remission
- A monthly stipend equal to the Japanese Government Scholarship
- One round-trip air ticket
- Support for up to 2 years
Keio does not state the exact yen amount of the stipend on its page.
How to Apply
- Choose a research advisor in Keio’s Faculty of Science and Technology and contact them about your research plan.
- Apply to the International Graduate Program (IGP) Master’s through the online system before the deadline.
- Include the ADB Scholarship Application Form with your IGP application documents.
- Pay the JPY 10,000 application fee and post your certificates within the same period.
You do not need to apply to ADB separately. Keio ranks the candidates and ADB makes the final selection.
Closing Date
The online application for Period I closes on 31 October 2026 at 17:00. Keio’s ADB page names Period I as the ADB-JSP application period.
Important: Applying or being admitted does not guarantee the scholarship. Do not leave your job until the university confirms your award. Always confirm dates and requirements on the official Keio website before you apply.
