Fully Funded University of Tokyo ADB-Japan Scholarship 2024, Japan.

November 16, 2023
Masters

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Bursary Description

Scholarship Description:

The University of Tokyo is accepting applications for the ADB Scholarship 2024 in Japan. International students from ADB member countries can apply for this prestigious Asian Development Bank scholarship. Pursue a master’s degree at Japan’s top university through this renowned program, which awards over 300 scholarships annually. Don’t miss this fully funded opportunity for the academic year 2023-2024.

Under the ADB Scholarship, the University of Tokyo offers a wide range of academic fields and majors for pursuing a master’s degree program. There is no application fee required for this award, and the scholarship duration spans over two years. The ADB-JSP Scholarship, funded by the Japanese Government and organized by the Asian Development Bank, covers all expenses related to the two-year degree program. The medium of instruction for the courses is English.

Established in 1877, the University of Tokyo is a renowned public research imperial university located in Tokyo, Japan. It attracts more than 30,000 students from both national and international backgrounds. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and has a history of producing exceptional leaders. It holds the top rank in Asia and Japan, and is ranked 26th globally.

Degree Level:

Fully Funded University of Tokyo ADB-Japan Scholarship 2024, Japan. is available to undertake Masters level programs at University of Tokyo.

Available Subjects:

The following departments are accepting ADB-JSP students.

Scholarship Benefits:

  • Full Free Scholarship for International Students at the University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2024 in Japan.
  •  Covers Complete Tuition Fee.
  •  Provides Free Housing.
  •  Includes Subsistence Allowance with housing allowance.
  •  Student Medical and Accident Insurance included.
  •  Offers an Allowance for Books.
  •  Includes Economy Class Air Travel Tickets.
  •  Covers Visa Fees, Airport Taxes, and Luggage Allowance.
  •  Provides Thesis/Research Allowance.
  • Covers Photocopying, School Supplies, Typing and Computer Charges, Postage, Communications, Binding Charges, Local Travel Costs, and Accommodation for out-of-town trips.

Eligible Nationalities:

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The candidate should:
  • be a national of an ADB borrowing member and Japanese ODA scholarship eligible country listed here;
  • not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
  • have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution;
  • hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record;
  • have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;
  • not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;
  • be in good health;
  • agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;
  • not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relatives of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;
  • not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions;
  • not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country; and
  • not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs.

Application Procedure:

Step 1: Ensure your eligibility for the ADB-JSP by visiting the official website: https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/japan-scholarship-program

Step 2: Find potential faculty members for supervision by referring to the department or GSFS websites:

https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/gsfs/faculty/

Step 3: Submit your application materials to the designated URL by December 10.

Step 4: Only successful candidates will be required to submit documents for the ADB scholarship application (by mid-February). GSFS will nominate candidates who have submitted all required documents to ADB (last March).

Step 5: ADB-JSP will notify us of the selection results in May.

Step 6: Follow the procedures for admission and immigration, which take place from May to September.

Step 7: Arrive in Japan with a student visa and enroll in GSFS by late September. The autumn semester begins on October 1st.






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