ADB-Japan Scholarship Program Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
No Income Bar / Not specified
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
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.