- Applications for the Fall 2025 October intake are now open. Apply for the Fully Funded Scholarship to Study in Japan through the University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2025. The ADB Scholarship program provides nationals of ADB member nations with a two-year Fully Funded Master’s scholarship. Each year, ADB awards up to 300 scholarships in various countries. The University of Tokyo is one of the institutions where international students can pursue a Master’s degree program on a full scholarship. International students can study in Japan on a scholarship without having IELTS. Students are easy to apply to this worldwide scholarship program. It also does not require Japanese language proficiency.
Scholarship Summary
Host Country:
• Japan
Host Universities:
• University of Tokyo Scholarship Coverage:
• Fully Funded Degree Level:
• Master
Scholarship Program Duration:
• The program duration for the scholarship is a minimum of two years.
Available Programs
• Department of Environment Systems
• Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies
• Department of International Studies
• Department of Natural Environmental Studies
• Department of Ocean Technology, Policy, and Environment
• Department of Socio-cultural Environmental Studies
• Graduate Program in Sustainability Science
Benefits of Scholarship
The benefits of Scholarship include:
No Application Fee
Covers tuition fees for selected students.
Provides housing and daily living allowances.
Includes comprehensive medical and accident insurance.
Covers cost of books and study materials.
Covers visa fees, airport taxes, and luggage allowance.
Supports thesis or research work, including photocopying, school supplies, communications, postage, binding charges, local travel, and accommodation.
Offers the opportunity to live and study in Japan.
Eligibility Criteria
• International students must be nationals of an ADB member country.
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Students with superior academic records are encouraged.
• Must have at least two years of full-time professional working experience.
• Age limit is 35 years at application, with an extension for senior officials and managers.
• Students must return to home country after program completion.
• Master’s course applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• No master’s degree required at ADB-JSP application.
Required Documents
• Application form
• Field of Study and Research Plan
• Official academic transcripts
• Official certificate of graduation
• Two recommendation letters
How to Apply?
• Check eligibility: Visit the Apply Now link for the application process.
• Send complete applications by the specified deadline.
• Verify international student qualifications: University of Tokyo verifies qualifications from December to February.
• Nomination: Successful candidates submit all required documents.
• Notification: ADB-JSP informs the university about the selection in May 2025.
• Search for faculty members who you wish to be supervised.
• Complete the online application form: Ensure all data and information provided are valid and accurate.
• Recommendation letters: Submit recommendation letters to the International Liaison Office by email before 10 December 2024.
• Selection: Selection committee announces the first screening result after 10 December 2024.
• Enrolment: Students enrol in the course of interest at GSFS starting on 1st October 2025.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the scholarship is10th December 2024
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