Asian Development Bank (funded by the Government of Japan)
ADB–Japan Scholarship Program
Dates unknownFully funded
No dates published. Check the official website ↗.
In short
- Fully funded master's, mostly in Japan, in development-related fields.
- You need two years of work experience and must be 35 or under.
- Apply to the partner university; each sets its own deadline.
- You commit to working in Vanuatu for two years afterwards.
What a master's degree offers
- One or two years after a bachelor's, to specialise in your field.
- It prepares you for more specialised jobs and roles with more responsibility.
- It is also the step before a PhD.
Who can apply
- You are a citizen of Vanuatu, with no dual citizenship of a developed country, and you live and work in Vanuatu.
- You have a bachelor's degree with a very good academic record.
- You have been admitted to an approved master's course at a designated institution.
- You speak and write English well, and you are in good health.
- You are not already enrolled in a graduate programme.
- Age
- Not older than 35 when you apply (rare exceptions).
- Work experience
- At least two years of full-time professional work after your degree.
- English test
- English requirements depend on the university or course
- Where you study
- Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, United StatesOnly at designated institutions: most are in Japan, others in Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan and the East-West Center in Hawaiʻi.
- Language of study
- English
- Fields of study
- Economics and public policy · Engineering and urban planning · Environment and sustainability · Agriculture · Business and management · Public health and tropical medicineDevelopment-related master's programmes at the designated institutions. Check the official list for exact programmes.
What it covers
- Tuition fees
- Living allowance
- Books and materials
- Health insurance
- Travel
Full tuition, a monthly allowance including housing, books, medical insurance and travel. Some research students get a thesis grant.
Obligations after the scholarship
- You must return to Vanuatu and work there for at least two years after your studies.
How to apply
How you apply: Through the university you apply to
- 1Choose a programme from the official list of designated institutions.
- 2Ask that institution for its application forms and apply to it directly, including the JSP information sheet, by its own deadline.
Selection
- The institution shortlists applicants, ADB makes the final choice, and the institution tells you the result.
Documents checklist
We haven't confirmed the document list yet. See the official website ↗.
Guides that help with this application
- English tests (IELTS and others)When you need an English test, which score programmes ask for, where to take IELTS in Vanuatu, and how to prepare for free.
- After you're selectedAccept the offer, get your visa, prepare to leave, and know what you promise to do.
- Writing a strong personal statementWhat the selection panel looks for, a simple plan for your text, and how to write it in your own words.
- How scholarships work, from start to finishThe different ways to apply, what happens after you send your application, and when the main rounds open and close in the year.
Last checked 10 Oct 2026
Sources (2)
- ADB – Japan Scholarship Program · 10 Oct 2026
- ADB-JSP – List of academic institutions · 10 Oct 2026
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