Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2025-26

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Japan
Region
Asia
Institution
Japan Africa Dream
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Masters program in Japan offers fully funded. The application deadline is The JADS program’s application deadlines coincide with the universities’ individual admissions deadlines.

KEY DETAILS - Location: Japan - Program level: Masters - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: The JADS program’s application deadlines coincide with the universities’ individual admissions deadlines

ELIGIBILITY - Must be a national of one of the regional member nations of the African Development Bank (AfDB). - Possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in engineering, agriculture, health, energy, environmental sustainability, or a similar discipline. - Exhibit a stellar academic record. - Have a track record of supporting their nation’s development initiatives and pertinent work experience. - Own a bachelor’s degree and, within the last three years, have worked for a living in their home country or another African nation for at least a year. - Be in good health and no older than 35. - Obtain admission to one of the approved partner universities in Africa or Japan for an eligible master’s program. - At the time of application, you cannot be enrolled in another graduate program.

BENEFITS - Complete covering of tuition fees for a two-year period. - Throughout the study duration, a monthly living allowance is offered. - All travel costs are reimbursed. - Includes health insurance. - Research grants are offered to help in the development of theses and other studies. - Six more months of assistance for post-graduation internships or additional preparatory coursework. - A fully supported, cost-free master’s degree program for African students.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

8 requirements to review

  • Must be a national of one of the regional member nations of the African Development Bank (AfDB).
  • Possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in engineering, agriculture, health, energy, environmental sustainability, or a similar discipline.
  • Exhibit a stellar academic record.
  • Have a track record of supporting their nation’s development initiatives and pertinent work experience.
  • Own a bachelor’s degree and, within the last three years, have worked for a living in their home country or another African nation for at least a year.
  • Be in good health and no older than 35.
  • Obtain admission to one of the approved partner universities in Africa or Japan for an eligible master’s program.
  • At the time of application, you cannot be enrolled in another graduate program.

Benefits & funding

7 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Complete covering of tuition fees for a two-year period.
  • Throughout the study duration, a monthly living allowance is offered.
  • All travel costs are reimbursed.
  • Includes health insurance.
  • Research grants are offered to help in the development of theses and other studies.
  • Six more months of assistance for post-graduation internships or additional preparatory coursework.
  • A fully supported, cost-free master’s degree program for African students.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationSep 14, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Japan · Asia

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Next step

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