ADB-Japan Scholarship Program Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Completed application form of the chosen academic institution
- ADB-JSP Information Sheet (Form 1)
- Copy of Degree Certificate and Transcript of a 4-year undergraduate degree program (showing a superior academic record, e.g., cGPA 3.5 and above)
- English proficiency test score (e.g., IELTS Academic: 6 or AIT EET ≥ 6.0, TOEFL ≥ 550) as required by the institution
- Work certificate(s) from employer(s) (on company letterhead/logo, signed by authorized signatory, including start/end dates of employment, position, and monthly/annual income)
- Latest Income Tax Return or a Certification of Annual/Monthly Salary
- Certification of Family Income (Parent's income if unmarried; Spouse's income if married), certified by the local Municipality
- USD Conversion Form for income statements (if income is in local currency)
- Evaluation Report (if required by the specific institution)
- Additional supporting documents as requested by the chosen academic institution
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
Q.Can I apply directly to the Asian Development Bank for the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program?
No, direct applications to the ADB are not accepted. You must apply for admission to a Master's program at one of the ADB-JSP designated academic institutions and indicate your interest in the scholarship through their application process. The institution will then recommend eligible candidates to the ADB.
Q.Is the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program available for PhD studies or undergraduate degrees?
No, the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program is exclusively for Master's degree programs in development-related fields such as economics, business and management, science and technology, and other relevant areas. It does not support undergraduate or doctoral studies.
Q.What is considered a 'superior academic record' for eligibility?
A 'superior academic record' generally means a strong performance in your Bachelor's degree. While specific percentage marks may vary by institution, it is informally considered to be a GPA equivalent to about 3.5 out of 4.0 or higher.
Q.Are there any restrictions on returning to my home country after completing the scholarship?
Yes, a core condition of the scholarship is that recipients must agree to return to and work in their home country for at least two years after the completion of their studies. This commitment is central to the program's goal of contributing to the economic and social development of ADB's developing member countries.