African Development Bank & Government of Japan
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A fully funded Master's scholarship for African students in development-focused fields, run by the African Development Bank and Government of Japan, offering tuition, living allowance, travel, and health insurance through partner universities.
The Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) 2026 is a fully funded Master's degree scholarship for African students, jointly established by the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan. It supports postgraduate studies in development-critical fields including energy, agriculture, health, environmental sustainability, and engineering. The programme aims to build Africa's human capacity and prepare leaders to advance continental development priorities. Scholars study at selected partner universities for up to 24 months while receiving comprehensive financial support, with the expectation to return home after graduation to apply their expertise. What you get • Full tuition fee coverage for up to 24 months • Monthly living allowance stipend • Economy-class international airfare (outbound and return) • Health insurance through host university • Additional six months support for preparatory study, internship, or research activities • Research funding for thesis preparation • Coverage of preparatory courses (computer literacy, language programmes) How to apply 1. Identify a participating JADS partner university 2. Contact the university to request admission information and application procedures 3. Submit an application for admission to the selected university 4. University evaluates your application and issues provisional admission offer 5. University nominates you to the African Development Bank 6. African Development Bank and JADS Programme Implementation Unit evaluate your nomination 7. Successful recipients are notified by the African Development Bank
• African nationality (from eligible African country) • Bachelor's degree completed • Strong academic achievement • Commitment to public service and development • Admission to a participating JADS partner university • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) • Proof of employment covering all work since Bachelor's degree • Certified copies of academic certificates • Two professional referees • Research proposal or research plan (where required by programme) • English language proficiency examination (TOEFL iBT or TOEIC, if required by university) • Willingness to return to home country after completion