APU ADB Scholarship 2027 in Japan | Fully Funded
The APU ADB Scholarship 2027 in Japan provides fully funded Master's degree opportunities covering tuition, airfare, and living expenses. Eligible students can apply through the Asia Pacific University admissions system.
Overview
The APU ADB Scholarship is a fully funded Master's program offered by Asia Pacific University (APU) in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It is designed to support students pursuing development-related fields for the upcoming academic intake.
Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- Round-trip economy class airfare
- Monthly living expenses allowance
- Study materials and research allowance
- Medical insurance
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of an ADB member country and a Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligible country
- Must not hold dual citizenship of any developed country
- Must currently reside and work in your home country
- Must possess at least two years of full-time professional work experience following a bachelor's degree
- Must be 35 years old or younger when applying
- Must demonstrate written and oral English proficiency
- Family income must not exceed US$50,000 per year, and individual income must not exceed US$25,000 per year
- Must not currently be enrolled in a graduate program or pursuing a second master's degree
How to Apply
Interested individuals must apply to APU through the online application system and explicitly request the scholarship within the platform. Required documentation typically includes employment certificates verifying start and end dates and income, or the latest income tax return. APU reviews applications and forwards shortlisted candidates to the ADB Scholarship Committee for final selection.
Deadline
The application deadlines for this scholarship round are November 5, 2026, and January 8, 2027.