Applications are open for the KYOTO University ADB Scholarship 2026 in Japan, a fully funded Master’s scholarship offered under the Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP). Each year, the program awards up to 300 Master’s scholarships to highly qualified students from ADB member countries to pursue postgraduate studies at selected institutions across Asia and the Pacific.

As Japan’s oldest and one of its most prestigious universities, Kyoto University is an official ADB–JSP designated host institution. For the 2026 intake, the scholarship offers comprehensive financial coverage, including full tuition fees, monthly living and housing allowance, book allowance, medical insurance, and round-trip international airfare, enabling scholars to focus entirely on their academic and professional development.

Details About KYOTO University ADB Scholarship 2026

Host Country: Japan
University Name: Kyoto University
Degree Level: Master’s
Scholarship Program: ADB–Japan Scholarship Program
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Study Intakes: April 2026 and October 2026

Application Deadlines:
• April 2026 Intake: June 2026
• October 2026 Intake: November 2026

(Deadlines are set by Kyoto University and must be strictly observed.)

Eligible Fields at Kyoto University (ADB–JSP 2026)

Applicants may apply to the following ADB-approved Master’s programs at Kyoto University:

Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
• Master’s Program in International Environmental Management

Graduate School of Agriculture
• Special Course in Agricultural Sciences – For the Global Future of Life, Food and the Environment

Graduate School of Engineering
• International Course in Management of Civil Infrastructure (Department of Civil and Earth Resources Engineering)
• International Course in Urban and Regional Development (Department of Urban Management)

Graduate School of Economics
• Master’s Program in East Asia Sustainable Economic Development Studies

Graduate School of Management
• International MBA Program (MBA)

Financial Support from ADB (Fully Funded)

The ADB–JSP scholarship for 2026 covers the following expenses in full:

• Full tuition fees at Kyoto University
• Monthly subsistence and housing allowance
• Allowance for books and instructional materials
• Comprehensive medical and accident insurance
• Round-trip international airfare between the scholar’s home country and Japan

Eligible Countries

Applicants must be nationals of an ADB member country. Eligible countries include:

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam

Official eligibility list:
https://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program

Eligibility Criteria for KYOTO University ADB Scholarship 2026

Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:

• Be a national of an ADB member country
• Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree by the time of admission
• Have at least two (2) years of full-time professional work experience
• Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application
• Be in good physical and mental health
• Gain admission to an approved Master’s program at Kyoto University
• Commit to returning to their home country and working there for at least two (2) years after completing their studies

How to Apply for the KYOTO University ADB Scholarship 2026

Applications must be submitted through Kyoto University, not directly to ADB.

1. Visit the official ADB–JSP website
2. Select Japan and then choose Kyoto University from the list of participating institutions
3. Request application forms and program-specific guidance from Kyoto University
4. Complete the university admission application and scholarship documents
5. Submit all required documents to Kyoto University by the deadline
6. Kyoto University evaluates applications and shortlists candidates
7. Shortlisted applications are forwarded to ADB for final review
8. ADB selects the scholars and informs Kyoto University
9. Kyoto University notifies successful and unsuccessful applicants

Official application portal (select Kyoto University):
https://www.adb.org/site/careers/japan-scholarship-program

Important Notes for 2026 Applicants

Applicants are strongly advised to apply early, as Kyoto University deadlines occur well before the academic year begins. Admission to an eligible program is mandatory for scholarship consideration. Preference is given to candidates whose academic background and professional experience demonstrate strong potential to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries.