2026 Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (University of Tokyo) ADB-JSP Scholarships – Fully Funded

Location: Japan

Program: Postgraduate – Masters

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: Same with course

Deadline: December 10, 2025

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The Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) at the University of Tokyo supports outstanding students from ADB’s developing member countries who aspire to pursue a master’s degree in fields aligned with development needs. Through this program, recipients not only gain access to the University of Tokyo’s global academic resources but also build networks with other scholars and experts working on sustainable development across Asia and beyond. The ADB–JSP at GSFS thus combines financial support with world-class training, empowering students to return home as catalysts for social, technological, and environmental change.

The Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS), University of Tokyo, was established in 1998 as an interdisciplinary hub that bridges science, engineering, and environmental studies with social innovation. Located in Kashiwa Campus, it offers cutting-edge graduate programs designed to tackle global challenges such as sustainability, energy, advanced technology, and life sciences. GSFS emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, preparing students to become researchers, innovators, and professionals who can integrate diverse fields of knowledge in addressing real-world problems. With world-class faculty, advanced research facilities, and a strong culture of innovation, GSFS provides an excellent platform for graduate students to thrive academically and professionally.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

Full tuition fees
Monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
Books and instructional materials
Medical insurance
Travel expenses
Research grant
In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants should:

Be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country
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.

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Selection Criteria

The ADB–JSP at GSFS selects candidates based on strong academic records, at least two years of work experience, English proficiency, and a clear commitment to contributing to their home country’s development. Applicants must be under 35 (with limited exceptions), from an ADB member country, and demonstrate both leadership potential and financial.