AfDB Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) 2025–2026

If you're an ambitious African graduate aiming to contribute to your nation's growth, the Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) 2025–2026. Offered in collaboration with African Development Bank (AfDB), this scholarship offers a fully funded pathway to a master’s degree in Japan—covering tuition, living expenses, travel, and more. Read on for essential details.

---

🎓 JADS Scholarship Summary

• Location & Hosts: Japan, Universities partnering with JADS via the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Government of Japan

• Study Level: Master’s degree

• Target Group: African nationals from AfDB regional member countries

• Fields of Study: Energy, Agriculture, Health, Environmental Sustainability, Engineering, and related disciplines

• Value & Coverage:

  • Full tuition for up to 24 months

  • Monthly living stipend (e.g., ~150,000 JPY/month including housing at APU)

  • Round-trip airfare to/from Japan

  • Health insurance (via university)

  • Up to 6 months support for preparatory training or internships

  • Additional research/thesis grants and preparatory courses where necessary

• Duration: Two-year master’s program, plus optional preparatory/internship extension of six months

• Application Deadlines: 16 September 2025; 12 November 2025

• Eligible To:

  • African nationals ≤ 35 years old

  • At least one year of paid post-bachelor work experience within the past three years

  • Strong academic record and proven commitment to development

  • Admission into an approved master’s program at participating institutions

  • Not currently enrolled in another graduate program

  • Not affiliated with AfDB leadership or their immediate families

---

🏛️ Scholarship Overview

The JADS Program is a flagship collaboration between the African Development Bank and the Government of Japan aimed at building Africa’s human-resource capacity in key development sectors aligned with AfDB’s “High 5” priorities: Feeding Africa, Powering Africa, Industrializing Africa, Integrating Africa, and Improving Lives .

Through rigorous coursework and cost-free access to master's-level study in disciplines essential to sustainable development, the scholarship seeks to equip scholars with practical and academic tools. Upon completion, scholars are expected to return home and contribute effectively to socio-economic progress .

---

🎁 Benefits

• Comprehensive financial support covering tuition, living stipends, travel, and insurance

• Additional funding for research, thesis preparation, and post-graduation internships or preparatory courses

• Access to high-quality education at reputable Japanese institutions—often featuring strong programs in sustainability, engineering, and health.

---

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Required:

• Must be a national of an AfDB regional member country

• ≤ 35 years old and in good health

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with excellent academic standing

• Minimum one year of paid work experience post-degree within Africa

• Admission into an approved master’s course at a host university

• Commitment to return home after studies

• No current graduate enrollment or ties to AfDB leadership

Preferred / Additional:

• Strong interest and background in development-focused fields such as Agriculture, Energy, Health, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering

• Demonstrated leadership and development engagement in home country.

---

📝 Application Procedure

• Secure admission to a master's program at a JADS-partner university (e.g. APU)—follow the institution’s graduate admission process .

• Submit scholarship application through institutional recommendation (e.g. APU screens and recommends applicants to JADS) .

• Prepare and submit:

  • Research proposal (ideally aligned with AfDB’s “High 5” priorities)

  • CV

  • Academic transcripts and certificates

  • Proof of one year of relevant work experience

  • Passport/ID and medical certificate (as required)

  • Letters of recommendation (if specified by institution)

• Watch the deadlines carefully for preferred intake (April or September 2026) .

ℹ️ Extra Insights

• This is a truly fully funded master’s opportunity positioned at the intersection of academic excellence and development impact.

• The age and work experience caps (≤ 35 years old; 1 year experience) make it especially attractive for early-career professionals eager to upskill and return with impact.

• The collaboration ensures scholars not only gain technical knowledge but also strategic alignment with Africa’s development goals.

• See more details by clicking button below

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

---